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Mississippi universities cut jobs, trim programsJob cuts, retirements and scaled-back programs are some of the steps Mississippi's eight public universities are taking to deal with tight finances this school year and the next. Mississippi - United States - Business and Economy - Organizations - Houston Nutt
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:56:20 -0700.
Community calendar
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Keokuk Community Blood Drive ?? 2 to 6:30 p.m., Keokuk Public Library Round Room, 210 N. Fifth St. Farmers Market ?? 4 to 7 p.m., Keokuk Farm & Home Supply parking lot, 2028 Main St.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:56:27 -0700.
College Football Advance Capsules: Rodriguez-led Wolverines need win vs Connecticut
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) ? There will be plenty of pomp and circumstance at the Big House on Saturday.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:26:48 -0700.
Shughart: America doesn't need another stimulus bill
OXFORD, Miss. -- During the Great Depression, economist John Maynard Keynes recommended increasing federal government spending, financed by borrowing, to boost the U.S. economy. It didn't matter how the new money was spent. If no better use could be found, Keynes suggested building pyramids or burying currency in bottles for people to dig up.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:11:27 -0700.
BP Says Curb on Drilling Would Imperil Payouts
The company, which had committed to setting aside $20 billion for damage claims and penalties, says proposed legislation could disrupt those efforts.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:42:22 -0700.
Cultural revival
FRANKLIN ? A cultural revival is spreading throughout the Teche Area, and like New Iberia and St. Martinville, Franklin is using its historic downtown streets, stores and cafs to stage events like Saturday evening?s art walk, among other forms of entertainment.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:41:03 -0700.
Jackson Maintains Staff and Taxes Despite Deficit
Despite a $10 million deficit for city's proposed 2011 fiscal year budget beginning Oct. 1, the city will not increase property taxes or lay off employees, but instead reduce some services and leave unfilled positions open.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:30:58 -0700.
TV Junkie: Labor Day Weekend = Last of the Summer TV Doldrums
This coming week is when the Fall premieres begin but until then it's slow-going as this weekend only features new episodes of "Rubicon" and "Mad Men" - everyone seems to be on a Labor Day break. I think I bitched about this last year that this weekend is a huge opportunity for public television and some of the movie channels, like TCM, to reap the benefits of no other new programming but again ...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:24:32 -0700.
Shorter names new faculty members
Shorter University welcomed 20 new full-time faculty members to the campus for the 2010-2011 academic year. Classes began on Aug. 23. Julie Bearden will serve as assistant professor of music. Be...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:52:29 -0700.
Biofuels fraud: Speight sentenced to 26 months
ABERDEEN ? H. Max Speight, who admitted he defrauded a federal biofuels program, was sentenced to 26 months in prison today in U.S. District Court.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:16:32 -0700.