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Mayor Announces, Melton Pounces
February 16, 2005 On Monday, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced what everyone already knows—that he will be on the ballot for mayor in May. Two hours later, challenger Frank Melton …
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Immigration
U.S. Attorney in Mississippi to 'Aliens,' Employers: 'We're Coming After You'
Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, discussed Homeland Security Investigations and ICE operations at an Aug. 7 press conference …
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Biz Roundup
Museum After Hours, Bevec's Cafe and 2019 Wine Spectator Awards
The Mississippi Museum of Art will hold a back-to-school-themed edition of its Museum After Hours event on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Person of the Day
Brittney Morris
Author Brittney Morris grew up in Corvallis, Ore., a place she describes as very quiet and where there is not much to do unless your interests include hiking or football. …
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Education
National Chemistry Week, First-Generation College Celebration Day and M Partner Community Day
The Student Members of the American Chemical Society at Mississippi State University is planning a series of activities in honor of National Chemistry Week, which begins on Saturday, Oct. 19. …
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National
Twitter Bans Political Ads Ahead of 2020 Election
Twitter, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spread on social media, is banning all political advertising from its service. Its move sets it apart from Facebook, which continues to defend …
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Person of the Day
James Bell
James Bell, a Rankin County resident and retired county and special circuit judge, published his second novel, "Maximilian's Treasure," through Brandon-based publisher Sartoris Literary Group on Nov. 15.
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Events
Azia's Picks: NYE Edition
Like every year, 2019 has certainly been a ride full of ups and downs. The Capital City has much to offer if you are looking for a place to unwind …
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City & County
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: On Tourism, the Food Business and ‘Let’s Talk Jackson’
This issue of BOOM Jackson serves two major purposes. One, it's a three-month look ahead at arts and cultural events in the Jackson metro. Two, we do the BOOM edition …
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National
Austin Bombing Suspect Blows Himself Up as SWAT Moves In
The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up early Wednesday as authorities closed in on him, bringing a grisly end to a three-week manhunt. But police …
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National
Virus Pandemic an Unprecedented Test for a Young Generation
As this crisis unfolds, the younger generation likely will be tested like never before, especially those whose families are already on the edge, financially and health-wise.
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Biz Roundup
Table 100 Wins Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Aplos at Highland Village and Fuse.Cloud at Landmark Center
Table 100 received a 2018 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in July. Wine Spectator is a food and drink culture magazine that recognizes restaurants worldwide for their wine programs each …
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National
Travel Ban Case is Justices' First Dive into Trump Policy
The Supreme Court justices' first deep dive into a Trump administration policy comes in a dispute over the third and latest version of the administration's ban on travel from some …
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Biz Roundup
Mississippi Craft Beer Festival, "Save Our Summer," Positive Steps Fertility Clinic and Braves Business After Hours
The Fondren Renaissance Foundation is joining with Capital City Beverage Company and Southern Beverage Company to host the fourth annual Mississippi Craft Beer Festival on Friday, June 15, at Duling …
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JSU Opens New Apple Store, Starbucks
Tiger Tech @ JSU, an Apple Authorized Campus Store located on the first floor of the Jackson State University Student Center, will host its grand opening Jan. 31 at 10 …
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Biz Roundup
Fondren Water Woes, The District, Young Entrepreneurs and More
Beginning Friday, Feb. 14, through Monday, Feb 17, more than 80 leading designer and name-brand stores at Outlets of Mississippi will treat shoppers to additional savings beyond the up to …
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Democrats Searching for Unity as Clinton Locks Up Nomination
Nearing the end of a lengthy primary fight, Democrats are coalescing around Hillary Clinton's presidential bid and looking to reunite the party through a carefully orchestrated plan aimed at nudging …
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National
Coal CEO Expected Trump Help, but Administration Said No
The Trump administration has rejected a coal industry push to win a rarely used emergency order protecting coal-fired power plants, a decision contrary to what one coal executive said the …
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Cover
Making Jackson Home
Jackson has crazy talent in just about every area of the arts. There is always something to do here, and while exploring, we all get a taste of the talent …
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Trump Campaign Shakes Up Leadership in Latest Sign of Tumult
Donald Trump announced a shake-up of his campaign leadership Wednesday, the latest sign of tumult for his struggling White House bid less than three months from his Election Day faceoff …
