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• February 2, 2015

A 50th Anniversary Few Remember: LBJ's Warning on Carbon Dioxide

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first presidential mention of the environmental risk of carbon dioxide pollution from fossil fuels.

Fifty years ago this this month President Johnson's science advisors delivered the first warning about …

• February 2, 2015

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• February 2, 2015

New England wins Super Bowl with Last-Minute Interception by Vicksburg Native Malcolm Butler

The Patriots (15-4) had to survive a last-ditch drive by the Seahawks (14-5), who got to the 1, helped by a spectacular juggling catch by Jermaine Kearse. Then Rookie Malcolm …

Bill Tries to Clarify Who Can Vote in Party Primary Runoffs

Mississippi lawmakers are trying to clarify who can vote in party primary runoffs.

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• January 30, 2015

For Nunnelee, No More Medical Treatment Possible for Cancer

Doctors have found a new tumor in U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee and told him no further medical treatment is possible, a spokesman for the Mississippi congressman said Friday.

Ben Allen: Downtown Faces Setbacks, Hope

Briefing a small community gathering about downtown Jackson, including the Capitol Street two-way project, Ben Allen talked about regret.

Ben Allen is a former city councilman and president of Downtown Jackson Partners, which oversees …

• January 30, 2015

Vouchers May be Ticket Out of Public Schools for Kids with Disabilities—But is that a Good Thing?

Some students with disabilities may get a chance to leave the public school system here—but advocates and parents aren't sure it will improve their education.

Nancy Loome is the executive director of The Parents' Campaign, the Mississippi-based nonprofit advocacy organization. …

• January 30, 2015

Joining in the Passing Parade

As with many musical ensembles, Passing Parade has morphed several times over the years.

(Left to right) Jarad Wilson, Cody Cox and Ryan Baucum Photo courtesy Moon Ray

• January 30, 2015

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• January 30, 2015

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• January 30, 2015

NATO to Deploy Small Units in 6 Eastern European Nations

NATO will deploy small units in six Eastern European nations to help coordinate a spearhead force set up in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, the alliance's secretary-general said Friday.