Jackson Free Press

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• August 24, 2015

Iran Deal Picks Up Support Following Reid's Endorsement

With Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid on board, the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers is picking up momentum to survive fierce opposition from Republican and Israeli opponents.

Survivors Tell of Deep Grief from Colorado Theater Massacre

In trembling, tearful voices, two daughters of a man killed in the Colorado theater shooting told a judge Monday his death shattered their lives and left them in a black …

Police: Louisiana Trooper Dies After Being Shot in Head

A Louisiana trooper died Monday after he was shot by an apparently stranded motorist who stood over the officer and told him afterward, "You're lucky — you're going to die …

Wave of EU-Bound Migrants Crosses into Serbia

In a new human wave surging through the Balkans, thousands of exhausted migrants from the Middle East, Asia and Africa crossed on foot Monday from Macedonia into Serbia on their …

Witness Confirms IS Destruction of Ancient Temple in Syria

A resident in the Syrian city of Palmyra says Islamic State militants have demolished the ancient temple of Baalshamin after laying explosives around it for over a month, confirming earlier …

Americans, Briton Who Thwarted Attack Get France's Top Honor

The president of France pinned his country's highest award, the Legion d'Honneur, on three Americans and a Briton on Monday, saying they "gave a lesson in courage" by subduing a …

Rival Koreas Masters at Pulling Back from the Brink

Once again, the Koreas are trying to disentangle themselves from violence and threats of war — this time in tense talks that have dragged out in two marathon sessions over …

1 Pleading Guilty in Mississippi Prison Bribery Case

One man pleaded guilty Friday and another was indicted on federal charges that they paid bribes and kickbacks to a former Mississippi corrections commissioner in exchange for contracts.

PEER Questions Grading System for Public Schools

A legislative oversight group is questioning the way Mississippi grades its public schools even as the state moves forward with plans to take control of schools considered failing.

State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright defends Mississippi's accountability model, saying there is "nothing arbitrary" about …

• August 21, 2015

Brittany Noble-Jones

Brittany Noble-Jones made her debut as WJTV's new morning show anchor Monday, Aug. 10, joining "News Channel 12 This Morning" co-anchor Andrew Harrison.

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• August 21, 2015

Feds Charge Madison, Carthage Men in Epps Bribery Scandal

Two more men have been charged with paying bribes and kickbacks to former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps in exchange for contracts.

Report Finds School Ratings Flawed, Superintendent Disagrees

A legislative watchdog committee is questioning how Mississippi grades its public school districts and individual schools

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• August 20, 2015