Lott Apology Over Dixiecrat Remarks Triggers GOP Fallout
Mississippi senator Trent Lott faced swift backlash after praising Strom Thurmond’s 1948 Dixiecrat stance. White House and party leaders urged restraint while civil rights figures demanded his resignation from the Senate majority leadership amid concerns of rekindling racial tensions.
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Lottery funds face freezes as district awaits state relief
School officials discuss delaying lottery spending for reading and math support and after school programs. Board chair Dr. John Bradley warns against new programs funded by lottery money as state revenue shortfalls threaten future budgets. Principal King Lawrence notes lottery was not in the original budget but could aid at-risk students if released. Bradley questions repeated tax mill increases amid ongoing undertaxation concerns for 30 years.
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College faces 5 percent budget cut and tuition hold
USCA spokesman Dr. Deidre Martin says a 5 percent cut was anticipated and the goal is no midyear tuition increase. Budget and Control Board action reduced state funding, costing USCA about $573000 and ATC about $300000, with funding sought from other revenue sources.
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