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• Sen. Bryan Concerned for Education Funding
  Senator Hob Bryan of Amory is skeptical of Governor Haley Barbour's budget plan and has concerns that education isn't a priority in the Senate. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. (2:02)
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• Farmweek
  Be careful before you toss out the box of old farm toys from the sandbox, they might be worth more than you think. Just ask Tut Sullivan of Tunica, one of the top collectors in the state. Brian Utley of Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Farmweek reports. (1:34)
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• Hearing Date Set in Hargon Murder Case
  A preliminary hearing date has been set for accused killer Earnest Lee Hargon. MPB's Scott Phillips has this report. (1:35)
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• A preliminary hearing date of April 19th has been set for Earnest Lee Hargon
  Hargon is accused of killing his cousin Michael Hargon and Michael's wife Rebecca and son James Patrick. Public Defender Wesley Evans was granted a motion to have a court reporter present at the hearing. (0:16)
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  District Attorney James Powell says he was willing to concede having a court reporter present for justice court. (0:18)
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• Ways and Means Committee to hear Mayo tax plan
  State Representative John Mayo of Clarksdale plans to present his proposal to raise taxes on cigarets and alcoholic beverages as well as gaming and to add a new high income bracket for the state income taxes during a meeting tomorrow of the House Ways and Means Committee. Representative Mayo says he has had positive responses since revealing his proposed tax increases. (0:33)
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  State Representative Bobby Moody of Louisville is ready to look at Mayo's suggestions. (0:38)
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• Mayo to present tax proposals in committee tomorrow
  The Mississippi House Ways and Means Committee is planning to listen tomorrow to the proposals from Clarksdale State Representative John Mayo for a set of tax increases to keep state programs funded. Wayne Sorge reports. (1:31)
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• Scented geraniums
  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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