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New Year, New Start
Recently, the Jackson Redevelopment Authority decided to stop and breathe rather than be bulldozed into making a decision without having all the information they needed for the proposed convention-center hotel. …
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Serendipitous Art
If you mat it, they will come. That could be the theme for the Serendipity Art Show and Silent Auction at the Mississippi State Hospital on Sept. 2. It's the …
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The Eagle Is On Probation
Last week the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools announced at its annual meeting in Atlanta that the University of Southern Mississippi will be on a 12-month probation. Some of …
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"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"
I saw this YouTube video today and it inspired me greatly, but I decided that I would not post it unless Obama won because of the song choice. Well, he …
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Clarion-Ledger Backtracking from ‘Tort Reform' Hysteria
It's intriguing to note that The Clarion-Ledger, after years of gullibility on the U.S. Chamber's stance on "tort reform," is now starting to question what they have not dared to …
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[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 43
Sonorous indie-folk comes cheap this Thursday night when Washington, D.C.-based Frau Eva puts on its delayed ambience at the Eudora Welty Commons, 7 p.m., free.
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Seeing The Music
Cliff Speaks would rather not know where his art will take him. "Halfway through, it could turn to a completely different direction."
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AP: Bush's Record Has Him in Tough Spot
AP is reporting: "Bad news for President Bush: Americans are anxious about the economy and unhappy about the Iraq war. The number of soldiers killed will probably hit the psychologically …
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Best in Sports in the Next 7 Days
High school football, Bailey at Ridgeland, 7 p.m.: The metro-area rivals meet in a region game at Madison Central. … Jackson Prep at Hillcrest Christian, 7 p.m. (1240 AM): The …
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Come All Ye Faithful
This week marks the unofficial start of the college football season. The Big Three will host their annual preseason parties in Jackson. Coaches, cheerleaders and others will be on hand …
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coronavirus
9,500 New Infections in 14 Days, Governor Orders Tighter Restrictions Including Jackson Metro
With 797 Mississippi residents testing positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the state's total stands at 35,419 since testing began. The past two weeks have averaged 680 cases per day, much …
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Health Care
Additional COVID-19 Variant Cases Reported In Mississippi
Mississippi saw 10 new cases of COVID-19 variant B.1.351, commonly known as the South African variant, in outbreaks among long-term care facilities this week.
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Health Care
CDC Investigating Possible Link Between Vaccines, ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Myocarditis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating whether an uptick in heart inflammation across the United States might be related to COVID-19 vaccinations, after reviewing data from the …
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Who's Going to Bowl?
The annual rite of fall has begun. Sunday, Oct. 16, the first BCS—Bowl Championship Series—standings were released.
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Personhood
No Reconsideration for 15-Week Abortion Ban Ruling, 5th Circuit Tells Mississippi
A federal court decision that struck down Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban will stand for now.
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Person of the Day
Saint Patrick
People across the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17 with parades, festivals and a variety of revelry, but who exactly is Saint Patrick?
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Biz Roundup
Northpark’s Got Heart, Fleet Feet Essential Workers Discount and Newk's Pantry
Northpark is hosting a photography-based social media project on behalf of communities practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Business
Report: Jackson Airport Economic Impact More Than $1 Billion
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority's total monetary impact in 2016 on the five surrounding counties—Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Simpson and Copiah—is valued at $1.19 billion, a Jackson State University study found.
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Domestic Violence
EDITORIAL: State Lawmakers Must Support Abuse Victims
Domestic and interpersonal abuse, especially violence against women, are systemic and national in scope, but some clear policy and program solutions would make Mississippi safer and better for women.
