• McCoy ends first week as Speaker of the House
  With a lot of changes underway at state agencies, new Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy says he is not going to second guess decisions made by Governor-elect Barbour on who will hold top state jobs and how those jobs will be done. Wayne Sorge has the story. (1:54)
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• Barbout Names Four More Agency Heads
  Governor-elect Haley Barbour has made more appointments to head state agencies during his upcoming administration. Scott Phillips has this report. (2:04)
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• Lieutenant Governor Tuck takes new oath of office
  Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck is voicing continued commitment to education as she begins a new term in office. Wayne Sorge was at the capitol for the ceremony. (1:17)
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• Tate Reeves assumes role as Mississippi State Treasurer
  Mississippi's new State Treasurer says he plans to be actively involved in the fiscal affairs of the state with special attention to the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan. Reeves spoke with MPB News after taking the oath of office at the capitol. (0:29)
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• Attorney General Jim Hood wants legislation to compel information on political advertising
  After taking the oath of office as Mississippi's new Attorney General, Jim Hood says he plans to begin working with the legislature on needed laws. One of his first priorities will be to compel those who run political advertising in the state to identify themselves clarifying for the public the source of funding for such advertising. (0:52)
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• Governor-elect Taps Speed to Lead MDA
  Governor-elect Haley Barbour has tapped a Jackson businessman to lead the state's economic development agency. Scott Phillips has this report. (1:31)
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• Opinion Roundup
  Lawmakers must address budget situation -- The Brookhaven Daily Leader

  The Hattiesburg American approves of Speaker McCoy's plans (4:32)
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• Opinion Roundup
  Bush's immigration plan will help Mississippi -- The Clarion Ledger

  Jackson State University to present a history lesson -- The Enterprise Journal (4:30)
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• Becky Shasta daisy - Part 2
  Southern Gardening Radio from the Mississippi State University Extension Service serves lawn and garden enthusiasts Monday through Friday with timely information presented in a 2-minute format.

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