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McLendon, Jackson meet with library officials

Mississippi state Sens. Reginald D. Jackson (Marks) and Michael McClendon (Hernando) met with First Regional Library officials while they attended the Mississippi Library Association’s Legislative Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 12.

First Regional Library is an award-winning library system located in Northwest Mississippi that covers DeSoto, Lafayette. Panola, Tate, and Tunica counties with headquarters located in Hernando. Their libraries provide quality, equitable services to the community including free access to public Wifi. computers, meeting rooms, and free programs and materials for all ages. 

From left, First Regional Library Assistant Director David Powell, Director Lori Barnes, State Senate Library Committee Vice Chairman Senator Reginald D. Jackson, Assistant Director Jennifer Stephenson, and Mississippi Senate State Library Committee Chairman Senator Michael McLendon. (Courtesy photo)

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