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Miss. to Appeal Injunction in Abortion Clinic Case
Mississippi will ask a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that has temporarily blocked authorities from closing the state's only abortion clinic.
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Mysterious Package at JWHO Causes Stir
By Tyler ClevelandAn unmarked package delivered to Jackson Women's Health Organization Tuesday afternoon caused a few minutes of panic and prompted the Jackson Police Department to respond by sending the bomb squad and several police cars.
JWHO, the only abortion clinic in the state, called police to report the package, according to JPD Commander John McGowan, who was still on the scene at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
"It was an unmarked package that was delivered some time early this afternoon," McGowan said. "It was not properly marked, and the people at the clinic did the right thing and called the police. We had the package x-rayed, and it turned out to be some homemade chocolates."
McGowan said the false alarm is the first call they've had in "quite a while" at the clinic.
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Nothing New in 41
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Without Apology: JWHO Rally
On Saturday, dozens of supporters of Mississippi's only abortion clinic were outside to show support …
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2014 Trial Set for Challenge of Miss. Abortion Law
A federal judge has set a jury trial next spring for a lawsuit filed by Mississippi's only abortion clinic.
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Abortion Coverage for Congress Under Health Law?
An attempt to fix a problem with the new health care law has created a situation in which members of Congress and their staffers could gain access to abortion coverage, …
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10 Local Stories of the Week
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
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Abortion Clinic Firestorm
A little after noon Wednesday, an ambulance arrived at the Jackson Women's Health Organization--Mississippi's last remaining abortion clinic.
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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Divine Responsibility'
Bryant doesn't have a direct link to God, and, while he wastes the state's time and resources fighting a battle that conservatives lost four decades ago, many Mississippians will suffer …
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Bryant's 'Divine Responsibility' Revealed
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant talks about the next two years at the Neshoba County Fair.
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Ask the Questions
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that the number of Americans—men, women and children—dead due to gun violence in the past seven months is closer to 20,000.
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Frenzied Crowds Greet Pope Francis in Brazil
Frenzied crowds of Roman Catholics mobbed the car carrying Pope Francis on Monday when he returned to his home continent for the first time as pontiff, embarking on a seven-day …
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Outline Emerges of Last Moments Before Plane Crash
Nearly a week after Asiana Flight 214 collided with a rocky seawall just short of its intended airport runway, investigators have pieced together an outline of the event—what should have …
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Texas Senate on Track to Pass Tough Abortion Rules
This time when the Texas Senate takes up tough new abortion restrictions, the chamber's top Republican is determined not to let anything—or anyone—derail a vote.
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Health Care
National Health Plans, Designed To Spur Competition, May Be Unavailable In Some States Next Year
National health insurance plans aimed at giving consumers more choice might be unavailable in some states next year, leaving residents with fewer options and potentially higher premiums.
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Texas GOP Clamps Down to Restrict Abortions
After limiting testimony at a public hearing, refusing to consider Democratic amendments and imposing strict security precautions to prevent disruptions from protesting abortion-rights supporters, Texas GOP lawmakers send a bill …
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Texas House Committee Approves Abortion Rules
Texas Republicans voted early Wednesday to move forward with new abortion restrictions, after limiting testimony at a public hearing, refusing to consider Democratic amendments and imposing strict security precautions to …
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Texas Filibuster Star Davis Still Weighing Future
State Sen. Wendy Davis, whose filibuster against Texas abortion restrictions gained her national fame, insists Democrats will be competitive in next year's statewide races but hasn't decided whether she'll be …
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A Glance at Some New Laws in Mississippi
Here's a glance at some new Mississippi laws that take effect Monday.
