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Mississippi State, MS
Joined April 2013
Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
Did you know? We deliver educational programs, host certification opportunities, and provide technological support for Mississippi tax assessors and collectors! Learn more here: extension.msstate.edu/extens… #MSUext
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
We are looking for college students (juniors and seniors) who are eager to gain firsthand experience as Extension agents this summer! This is a paid internship. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/R3LV50X8ClE #MSUext
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👷‍♂️ Building on Success starts with strong local leadership. The @MSUExtService GCD team is ready for the @MMLonline Conference. 🛠️ Training sessions 🛠️ Onsite assistance 🛠️ New Municipal Government in MS book 🛠️ Clerk graduation 📍Visit us at Booth 115!
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
New and experienced municipal officials have an updated reference resource available! @msuextgcd published the “Municipal Government in Mississippi, Eighth Edition” in June. Learn more: ow.ly/NWZr50Wk6ia #MSUext
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📘 Just Released: Municipal Government in Mississippi, 8th Ed. The definitive guide to how MS cities & towns operate—now updated for 2025. ✅ Free digital copy: gcd.extension.msstate.edu
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
.@MMLonline and @MSUExtGCD have partnered to create the Mississippi Municipal Solutions Network -- a comprehensive, joint technical assistance program designed to address the questions and challenges faced by Mississippi’s municipalities. Read: ow.ly/aYKs50W7nMn #MSUext
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🗳️ Newly elected or returning board members: before your 1st meeting, get Ready to Serve! 📅 June 17 | 🕑 2PM or 🌙 6:30PM 💻 Zoom crash course: roles, procedures & rookie mistakes to avoid. 🎯 Register now—spots are limited!
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June 17 | 2:00–3:00 PM Register for 2:00 PM Session msstateextension.zoom.us/...… June 17 | 6:30–7:30 PM Register for 6:30 PM Session msstateextension.zoom.us/...…
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
Proud to host the @Mississippi4H Citizenship Bowl at 4-H Congress today. These students showed real knowledge of government and civic duty. Great to see the next generation stepping up and taking public service seriously.
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Extension Instructor Anne Howard Hilbun-Benoit & Ag Comm’s Nathan Gregory represented @MSUExtService in a multi-agency emergency exercise for the @DeptVetAffairs . Partners included MSU CVM, MBAH & MSU Extension. Proud of GCD’s role in strengthening emergency preparedness in MS!
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Primary elections are done in many MS towns—some races are over, others head to runoffs & general elections. 🗳️ Taking office in July? Grab the Municipal Government in Mississippi guide (7th ed.) now! 📘 8th ed. drops in June! 🔗gcd.extension.msstate.edu/si…
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
🚨 Severe weather is expected this weekend! Local gov leaders—now is the time to review key emergency plans. 📄 Emergency Accountability Plan: osa.ms.gov/sites/default/fil… 📖 MEMA Guidebook: msema.org/sites/default/file… Prepare now—stay safe!
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
Municipal Candidates! The deadline to file your Statement of Economic Interest is approaching! Submit yours at ethics.ms.gov/. These public reports disclose income sources (not amounts) to ensure transparency & compliance with ethics laws. – at Starkville, MS
#ElectionAlert Candidates for municipal office must file the Statement of Economic Interest no later than February 15, 2025. Candidates must file within 15 days after the January 31 deadline for qualification. #Elections101 #TrustedInfo
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🎉 Congrats to Dr. Rachael Carter of @MSUExtService for receiving the 2025 Excellence in Research Award from the Southern Rural Sociological Association! 🏆 Her work continues to shape rural communities in the South. Well deserved! 👏👏🎉 – at Jackson, MS
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
🚨#ElectionAlert The Qualifying Deadline for party primary and independent candidates for municipal offices is Friday, January 31, at 5:00 p.m.! #Elections101 #TrustedInfo
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
🗳️ 9 Days Until the Upcoming Deadline to Qualify for 2025 Municipal Elections! Are you considering running for municipal office in Mississippi? The deadline to submit your candidacy is fast approaching. 📅 Deadline: January 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. 🧵
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Looking to grow in MS's tourism industry? 🌟 Kristen Brock of @VisitHburg credits the @MSUExtService Excellence in Tourism Leadership Program for helping her drive Hattiesburg’s “City of 100 Murals” initiative. Ready to make an impact? Register now! gcd.extension.msstate.edu/ed… – at Starkville, MS
Kristen Brock is always looking for ways to grow in her career and learn more about Mississippi’s tourism industry! Read her Extension Matters story here: ow.ly/n3qn50Ujwhc #MSUext
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
🇺🇸 Ready to make a difference? The time to lead is NOW! Starting January 2, you can begin qualifying to run for municipal office in Mississippi. Download the forms here @MississippiSOS : sos.ms.gov/electio.../candid… and submit them to your Municipal Clerk. 🇺🇸
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Center for Government & Community Development retweeted
📢 Important Election Dates! Mississippi’s 2025 Municipal Elections are just around the corner. 🗳️ Stay informed, get involved, and make your voice heard. 🗓️
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