Apr 3 2010

Mailbag: Why didn’t our official submit dredging request?

Mailbag: Why didn’t our official submit dredging request?
All praise to Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove) for stepping up to submit the federal appropriations request for money to clean up our harbor (“The Political Landscape: Rep. calls for $6M in federal dredging funds,” March 25). As we know, a clean and beautiful bay is the backbone of our vibrant local economy.

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Mar 16 2010

Mississippi school prom off after lesbian’s date request

Mississippi school prom off after lesbian’s date request
JACKSON, Miss. — A northern Mississippi school district will not be hosting a high school prom this spring after a lesbian student asked to attend with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.

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Mar 15 2010

School prom off after lesbian’s date request

School prom off after lesbian’s date request
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The prom’s off at a northern Mississippi school after a teenage lesbian demanded she be allowed to bring her girlfriend to the April 2 event.

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Mar 14 2010

Itawamba school prom off after lesbian’s date request

Itawamba school prom off after lesbian’s date request
FULTON – The Itawamba County School District has canceled prom at Itawamba Agricultural High School. The district announced the cancellation in a one-paragraph statement issued late Wednesday afternoon.

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