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The Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss. hosted its first ever "College Day." So what? This is also the place called "The heart of Mississippi politics." This shows a direct connection between the political and education system in the state of Mississippi, and how politicians are working to improve education. MTV Choose or Lose reporter for Mississippi Haley Crum has the story.

by HaleyCrum on Aug 12,2008

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