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State Gets Money for Advanced Exams

The U.S. Department of Education will give Mississippi nearly $55,000 to help pay the costs of low-income high school students taking Advanced Placement and other exams that could help them earn college credit after accelerated high school classes.

Wicker to Oppose 155th Elimination

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker says he will fight the Obama administration's proposal to eliminate the Mississippi National Guard's 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, headquartered in Tupelo.

Hubbard Staff Given Raises During State Pay Freeze

Records from the Alabama state comptroller and the budget office show that the payroll for House Speaker Mike Hubbard's office increased significantly while wages for state employees were essentially frozen.

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