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Mississippi Seeks Groups for $1M Prekindergarten Expansion
Mississippi education officials are seeking applications from groups seeking $1 million to expand state-funded prekindergarten classes.
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Business
Study: Mississippi Women Need More Political Representation
In honor of Women's Equality Day last Friday, WalletHub released its "Best and Worst States for Women's Equality" study, which looked at education, workplace and political environments for women in …
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Crime
DA Smith Says MBN Framed Jackson Man; Agency Says Evidence Not 'Credible'
Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith is hanging his defense to state charges and a bar complaint around what he alleges is a set-up of Christopher Butler, the man …
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Jacquelyn Franklin
Jacquelyn Franklin, a retired professor of social studies, African American studies and urban studies at Jackson State University, died on Aug. 3.
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Memorial Mass for 2 Nuns Killed in Their Mississippi Home
A memorial Mass will be held Monday for two 68-year-old nuns who were killed in their Mississippi home, even as authorities continue to investigate the stabbing. A man from about …
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Clinton Proposes Plan to Address Mental Health Treatment
Hillary Clinton is rolling out a comprehensive plan to address millions of Americans coping with mental illness, pointing to the need to fully integrate mental health services into the nation's …
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Trump Plans Detailed Immigration Talk as Questions Remain
Donald Trump says he'll deliver a detailed speech Wednesday on his proposal to crack down on illegal immigration — but it's anyone's guess what he will say.
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City & County
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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Smith's Response to Bar Complaint
Jim Waide's response to the Bar complaints filed against Robert Smith
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NFL
Dak Prescott Likely to Start for the Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo is out with yet another back injury and it's unknown when he will return, although Dallas coach Jason Garrett says he expects his star …
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Crime
JPD Escorts 'Champion,' Crime Up and Down, Depraved Heart' Killer Sentenced
Despite ongoing controversy over his role in Hinds County criminal case, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is bragging this week after several local court wins, including sending a Jackson man …
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Person of the Day
Sheldon Rankins
The New Orleans Saints are trying to fix a defense that was terrible last season. It was one of the worst in the history of the NFL, but this preseason …
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City & County
UPDATED: Attorney Sues City of Jackson for Race Discrimination, 'Malicious' Termination
A former deputy city attorney is suing the City of Jackson for race discrimination, racial harassment, retaliation and violation of her First Amendment and due-process rights in federal court.
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Slain Nuns Leave Void in Mississippi Community They Served
In the rural Mississippi community they served, two nuns found slain in their home "would do anything for anybody," friends said.
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Clinton Defends Family Foundation, Says Work Will Continue
Hillary Clinton defended her family's foundation on Friday, saying that the charitable work it has conducted is in line with American values.
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Top French Court Rules Burkini Bans Violate Basic Freedoms
France's top administrative court overturned a ban on burkinis in a Mediterranean town, in a decision Friday that should set legal precedent regarding a swimsuit crackdown that has divided the …
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Gill vs. City of Jackson
Lara Gill's complaint against the City of Jackson for race discrimination.
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MDES Findings re City Firing of Lara Gill
The findings of MDES about the City of Jackson's findings against former Deputy City Attorney Lara Gill.
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Court Affirms MDES Gill Ruling
A Hinds County judge affirmed MDES' findings about Lara Gill's firing from the Jackson city attorney's office.
