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Barbour says state's education
system needs more than money

By Staff
POLITICKIN' IN COLLINSVILLE Surrounded by supporters and other Republican candidates, GOP gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour speaks to the crowd at the Collinsville Community Center on Friday. In the foreground, from left, are Bryce Butler and the Rev. Tommy Scarbrough. In the background are Lawrence Hunter, far left; Max Vance, seated; Greg Malta and Harold Akin. Photo by Steve Gillespie / The Meridian Star
By Steve Gillespie / staff writer
June 21, 2003
Republican gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour said the concerns he hears from Collinsville residents are the same concerns voters are talking about all over the state.
Barbour, of Yazoo City, was in Collinsville on Friday for a gathering hosted by local residents and the Collinsville Community Development Club.
Education is the main area in which Barbour and many of his supporters said improvements are needed.

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