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Monday books: Memories of Lagan Canal flowing back; Once Upon the Lagan by May Blair. Published by Blackstaff Press. pounds 9.99.(Features)
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Byline: PAUL CORMACAIN
MY father used to tell me about the horse-drawn barges on the Lagan, but I never thought too much about them. When I was courting my wife, I used to tell her about the horse-drawn barges when we walked on the tow path, and that was when they began to mean something to me.
Now May Blair is re-kindling my interest, making me think more than ever about the whole scene, the "good old ...
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Mississippi Innovation Index to be unveiled Jan. 30
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; ...comprehensive tool: the first-ever Mississippi Innovation Index: A Tool to Measure...Promote Progress. On Jan. 30, the Mississippi Technology Alliance will unveil the...Rotunda in downtown Jackson. "The Mississippi Innovation Index targets technology...
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MISSISSIPPI STUDENTS CONTINUE TO SHOW PROGRESS ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM, SAT EXAMS
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
; The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release: Mississippi's Advanced Placement Program (AP) students...to excel in participation and performance. Mississippi's SAT scores remain above the national average...
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Mississippi not included in new housing partnership
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; Mississippi is not included in a partnership between...Resource Centers (CDRCs). Although Mississippi has the highest percentage of African...Fannie Mae spokesman said that while Mississippi is not included in the new partnership...
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Mississippi's pre-paid college tuition program off to good start
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; Over 8,000 people signed up for Mississippi's pre-paid college tuition program...the time they reach college age. The Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program...payments in February of last year, making Mississippi one of 20 states with such a plan in...
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Mississippi Gift Company selling homegrown around the world
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; ...t put all your eggs in one basket." The Mississippi Gift Co. agrees. It's putting everything...the Boy Scouts, Tim struck on the idea of Mississippi children selling Mississippi-made food products, arranged in a basket...
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Mississippi Sportswear sees uniform success, expansion
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; KOSCIUSKO - What's the deal with Mississippi Sportswear? While other manufacturers...causing layoffs and plants closings, Mississippi Sportswear is adding to its payroll...vice president and general manager at Mississippi Sportswear. John Archer, president...
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First Mississippi Corp. Announces Spinoff, Plans to Merge Fertilizer Operations With Mississippi Chemical Corp.
Business Wire
; ...WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1996--First Mississippi Corp. (NYSE: FRM) today announced...fertilizer operations via merger with Mississippi Chemical Corp. (NASDAQ: MISS...traded company that will retain the First Mississippi name; and second, the tax-free merger...
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Mississippi Takes Manhattan
Magazine article from: Southern Living
; ...her tall-drink-of-sugarwater Mississippi accent. "These shade trees are...Society for the Preservation of Mississippi Heritage, it's a day of fun for thousands of New York-area Mississippi nativesself-styled "Yankee Southerners...
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Mississippi Brownfields Program drawing more interest
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; ...and that's been the case for the Mississippi Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup and Redevelopment...have been deemed "brownfields" by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality...pursuing the development of brownfields in Mississippi and the program is moving forward...
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Mississippi lobbyists continue to be well paid
Magazine article from: The Mississippi Business Journal
; Compensation for Mississippi lobbyists totaled almost $5 million...Browning-Ferris Industries of Mississippi -- earned him a spot in the top...as they would a team of lawyers. Mississippi Power Co. paid seven lobbyists...
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