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Streep, Trump Trade Barbs Amid Actress' Globes Speech
Meryl Streep's acceptance speech after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes turned out to be the opening volley in a war of words with President-elect Donald Trump.
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Gov. William Winter
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter is improving as he remains hospitalized with head injuries.
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MDE 2015-2016 Superintendent's Annual Report
MDE 2015-2016 Superintendent's Annual Report
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Section from State Auditor's Report of DJP Investigation
Sections from the State Auditor's report on DJP investigation
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National Media Diversity Site Features Kimberly Griffin's Promotion to Associate Publisher
By Donna LaddAssociate Publisher Kimberly Griffin has been featured on Richard Prince's 'Journal-isms' website.
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Ole Miss Outlasts Auburn for First SEC Win
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Rasheed Brooks hit a straightaway 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, and Deandre Burnett went 4 for 4 from the foul line in the final 30 seconds …
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California Ban on Travel to Mississippi Goes into Effect Due to HB 1523
By Donna LaddThe demise of the Mississippi picnic in Central Park, news the Jackson Free Press broke early last week, is not the only economic and public-relations fallout of Mississippi's passage of the anti-LBGT House Bill 1523.
On Jan. 1, California's banned state-funded and state-sponsored travel to North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kansas due to anti-LGBT laws passed in all four states. Assemblyman Evan Low, who is gay, co-sponsored the legislation in response to discriminatory legislation in the four states, The Advocate, an LGBT-focused national publication, reports.
"Our state has clearly said our taxpayer dollars will not fund bigotry or hatred," Low told The Advocate. "If other states try to pass similar laws, we will do everything we can in our power to stop any type of discrimination from happening to Californians. As you know, our zero tolerance policy says there is no room for discrimination of any kind in California and this bill ensures discrimination will not be tolerated of any kind outside our borders."
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation moved a scheduled racial-healing retreat from Asheville, N.C., to Carlsbad, Calif., in December in response to passage of the anti-LGBT House Bill 2 in the Tarheel State.
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City & County
UPDATED 1/10/16: Gov. William Winter Still Fair, Moved to Regular Room at UMMC
The Jackson Free Press has just learned that a hero of Mississippi, former Gov. William William, is in emergency are after falling on the ice his morning in his driveway …
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Updated: Openings, Closings in Metro Jackson; Blues Marathon Cancelled
By Donna LaddThe areas in pink are still experiencing icy, dangerous conditions on Jan. 7.
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National
From Man Caves to the 'Great Wall,' Bryant and Farage Head to Trump's Inauguration
Gov. Phil Bryant has invited Nigel Farage of British Brexit fame to attend Donald Trump's inauguration with him.
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US Intel Report: Russia Had 'A Clear Preference' For Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A newly declassified report on Russian hacking during the U.S. election says the Russian government developed a "clear preference for President-elect Donald Trump."
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National
Haley Barbour Back in the Money, Will Lobby the U.S. on Behalf of Ukraine
Haley Barbour, the former governor of Mississippi, head of the Republican National Committee and one of the world's most powerful lobbyists, is going to work for the Ukrainian government to …
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Crime
UPDATED: Ben Allen Trial Set for Jan. 30; Hinds DA Indicted Him, State Investigators
The trial of Downtown Jackson Partners Executive Director Ben Allen, who has been accused on 10 counts, including embezzling a 1989 Chevy truck and tens of thousands of dollars from …
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Multiple Dead In Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting; Shooter in Custody
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a lone shooter opened fire at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, international airport Friday, killing "multiple" people before he was taken into custody. The …
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State
Mississippi Must Help Neediest Families Now, Advocates Demand
The neediest families families in Mississippi must have access to assistance when they need it, a group of community advocates, nonprofit organizations and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Thursday argued.
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Three Rookies, Ryan, Highlight Revamped AP All-Pro Team
The Associated Press 2016 NFL All-Pro Team is showing off the new wave of pro football stars.
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Person of the Day
Defecio Stoglin
For Defecio Stoglin, ghost hunting began as a way to get his mind off things. His first experience exploring the world of paranormal was in 2014 in Port Gibson with …
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City & County
Jackson School Board Off to Slow Start on Supe Search, Seeks Public Input
With Dr. Cedrick Gray leaving the top position early last November, Jackson Public Schools needs a new superintendent and invited public comment regarding the search at its Jan. 3 work …
