• Open primary elections being proposed for Mississippi
  Proposals to change the primary elections in Mississippi to a non-partisan or open primary system have been introduced in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Wayne Sorge has the story. (1:54)
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• Open primary elections proposed for Mississippi
  State Representative Jim Barnett of Brookhaven says he believes the people of Mississippi want to have open primary elections. Barnett says that's why he is one of those proposing such a change during the current legislative session. (1:02)
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  State Representative Erik Fleming of Jackson says such a change would damage the chances for black candidates to get elected in the state. (0:45)
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• MDA director Leland Speed says the focus of the team will be to enhance economic development opportunities and to further job creation.
  Gray Swoope will serve as chief operating officer. He comes from leading the Hattiesburg based Area Development Partnership. Terri Hudson of Jackson will serve as chief financial officer, a position she held at Skytel Communications. And Bill Crawford of Meridian will also serve as deputy director, he's a former legislator and is winding down his term on the state college board. (0:30)
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• Mississippi Development Authority: Under New Management
  The Mississippi Development Authority has created an executive team to help assist with the operations and oversight of the state's economic development agency. Scott Phillips has this report. (1:34)
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• Cracking down on check offenders in Meridian
  Bad check writers beware. Some law enforcement officers in Meridian are issuing that warning. MPB news contributor Andrea Williams has the story. (0:45)
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• Prairie Sun black-eyed Susan - Part 1
  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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