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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Racist'
It's clear that it's Idris Elba's skin tone that is giving Rush Limbaugh the hives. Go figure.
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Quick Hits for Friday Night
By Tyler ClevelandThere's usually plenty to do on Fridays in Jackson, and if you are like me, you're going to have a tough time deciding exactly which of these awesome events to attend:
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The city of Jackson is celebrating National Night Out on Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at City Hall to increase crime prevention awareness. Here's the kicker: Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South will lead the "Confidence March Against Crime" from Smith Park to City Hall, beginning at 11 a.m.
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The Jackson premiere of the documentary film "SubSIPPI" from the creative minds of Greg Gandy, Vincent Chaney, & Lauren Cioffi is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Make sure to check out the trailer here. It's free to attend and it's on the lawn outside, so make sure to bring a blanket on which to sit.
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Jackson Prep (4-1) is riding high coming off last week's 19-13 win over Madison-Ridgeland Academy, but they are in for a real test when the country boys from Bassfield, Mississippi's 2-A reigning champs, roll into town for a public-versus-private-school matchup. Prep is a much bigger school with more players on its football team, but they'll hardly be able to keep step with the speed of one of Mississippi's best prep teams. Should be one for the ages.
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Love, Peace, and Itty Bitty Floats
Alexander "Trace" Alston, 50, has been to every Mal's St. Paddy's Parade since the beginning. As part of the Rude Men Krewe, Alston and 75 fellow krewe members from all …
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Entergy Claims Good Practices in State; Hood Begs to Differ
Entergy:
Entergy and Attorney General Jim Hood put out dueling press releases today about the company's claim that an audit has found that Entergy's practices are in the state's "best interests." …
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Start Your Weekend Here
This weekend is a great time for finding unique holiday gifts at the 30th annual Mistletoe Marketplace at the Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi Street). Shop until 8 p.m. tonight …
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Fairview Hearing, UMMC Research
The city's Planning Board will hold a hearing Wednesday, Nov. 17, on a permit application that would allow the Fairview Inn to apply for a permit to operate a public …
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Mimi's Brings Breakfast to Fondren
The growing Fondren restaurant scene has a new option for breakfast: Mimi's Family and Friends. Jackson natives Linda and Jim Burwell opened Mimi's last Friday. The Burwells live next door …
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Ex-Hinds Official Defends Radio Purchase
Larry Fisher, former emergency operations director for Hinds County, defended the city of Clinton's purchase of 19 emergency radios today, challenging the claim by Board of Supervisors President Robert Graham …
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State
Supes Slash Sheriff's Budget
District 5 Supervisor Kenneth Stokes successfully proposed removing $2.5 million from the sheriff's budget to pay for raises and add to the county's cash reserves.
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Politics
Missing Voter Registrations in Hinds?
The Mississippi NAACP and Hinds County Circuit Clerk's office are pointing fingers at each other over an unknown number of missing voter-registration forms.
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Father's Day Weekend Events
Today, EnVision Eye Care (1316 N. State St.) celebrates its fifth anniversary at 4 p.m. with giveaways and an eyeglass trunk show. It's a free event, so come by and …
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[Herman's Picks] Vol.8, No. 15
Several local venues are open through the holidays this year (including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) to celebrate with musical and liquid cheer.
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Business
A Culinary Dream Made Real
John Bell and Allison Meyer are out to give Jackson a taste of the Americas that's a bit more traditional than a run-of-the-mill Tex-Mex joint.
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Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights is at 5:30 p.m. at Carlisle Street and Kenwood Place behind McDade's in Belhaven.
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Film
‘42’: Swinging a Heavy Bat
"42" hit a home run at the box office this past weekend, doing better in its opening debut than "Moneyball."
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Feature
Mal's St. Paddy's Parade Route
The Southern Komfort Brass Band leads the way, followed by Hal and Malcolm White, the O'Tux Society, the Green Ladies, the Krewe of Kazoo, the Bucketheads and any other Jacksonians …
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Germany: Prepared to Speak with Snowden
Germany's top security official said Friday he will try to find a way for Edward Snowden to speak to German officials if the former National Security Agency contractor is willing …
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Mississippi's Wallace Wins Conerly Trophy
Bo Wallace was the backup quarterback at Arkansas State two years ago. Now he's been honored as the best college football player in Mississippi.
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As NORAD Tracks Santa, Critics Track NORAD
The U.S. and Canadian military will entertain millions of kids again this Christmas Eve with second-by-second updates on Santa's global whereabouts. But there's something new this year: public criticism.
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National
Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against NY Over Tax Returns
A federal judge on Monday dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit against New York officials that was aimed at preventing the release of his tax returns.
