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SALTER: Voter initiative process has been a hard right to win and an even harder one to keep
By Sid Salter - Contributing Columnist, 1,768 Reads
Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:57 AM
Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter:

Mississippians have been fighting over what would seem the very straightforward power of state voters to bypass the Mississippi Legislature and directly propose state constitutional changes for the better part of a century.
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Governor Reeves “adamantly opposed” to Critical Race Theory being taught in MS schools
By Frank Corder - Y'all Politics, 1,937 Reads
Fri, 06/11/2021 - 04:10 PM
Lawmakers could address CRT in 2022 session.

Governor Tate Reeves says he is adamantly opposed to critical race theory “sneaking into our curriculums in the state of Mississippi,” and he is prepared to sign legislation to prevent it, should that become necessary.
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T-ball seasons wrap up in style
By David W. Healy , 1,812 Reads
Mon, 06/07/2021 - 10:25 AM
The Willmer Painting and Delta Group Magnums wrapped up their T-ball seasons on Thursday evening with a spirited contest that left both head coaches proud.
Willmer Painting Coach Billy Brozovich said the amount of improvement his players showed this season was incredibly.
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Groundbreaking of Greenville’s new federal courthouse delayed due to budget concerns
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Sat, 06/12/2021 - 09:15 AM
The anticipated spring groundbreaking for the new federal courthouse in Greenville has come and gone with no activity, but the project is still in the works, according to General Services Administration representatives.
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Leland Elections set for Tuesday
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Sun, 06/06/2021 - 12:35 PM
The City of Leland Mayoral Election is just mere days away with incumbent Kenny Thomas and Brandon Taylor vying for the position.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Thomas wins fifth term in Leland
By Jasmine Steverson, 2,475 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 05:11 PM
Incumbent Kenny Thomas has been elected to serve a fifth term as Mayor of the City of Leland ringing in an unofficial total of 649 votes.

Thomas’ opponent, Brandon Taylor, brought in an unofficial total of 449 votes.
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Collins opening consulting service Saturday
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, 1,056 Reads
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 08:30 AM
Workforce development has become something of a buzzword as of late and at the same time, the topic of jobs and wages is gaining more traction as the days go by.
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Public Works Committee addresses drainage ditch concerns along David Circle
By Jasmine Steverson jsteverson@ddtonline.com, 537 Reads
Tue, 06/08/2021 - 04:47 PM
The City of Greenville Public Works Committee voted to send a recommendation concerning a drainage issue in David Circle to the full council for consideration.
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Boomer's Legacy Lives On: Son keeps working hard to ensure Greenville native George Scott gets deserved recognition
By Patick Ervin, 2,003 Reads
Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:14 AM
Power at the plate and pure artistry in the field define Greenville native George Boomer Scott’s baseball career.
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Leland readies to welcome new ducks at annual Deer Creek Duck Launch
By Catherine Kirk ckirk@ddtonline.com, 751 Reads
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 08:40 AM
LELAND — Deer Creek will soon be making a splash when more than 50 ducks take to the water for Leland’s annual Deer Creek Duck Launch.

This year’s duck launch is set for 3 p.m. Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, at South Deer Creek Drive West and Sycamore Street.

All the ducks — 51 to be exact — are Pekin.
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