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Hong Kong Leader Offers Talks with Protesters
Hong Kong's embattled leader refused to step down Thursday, as pro-democracy protesters have demanded, and instead offered talks to defuse a week of massive street demonstrations that are the biggest …
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Court to Hear Cases Over Employment, Housing Bias
Did retailer Abercrombie & Fitch discriminate against a Muslim woman who was denied a job because her headscarf clashed with the company's dress code? That's the question in one of …
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Obama Touts Economic Gains Under His Watch
President Barack Obama laid claim to an economic recovery Thursday that he said has made steady progress even as he blamed Republicans for rejecting steps he argued would help families …
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Sports
Ole Miss Probe Magnifies Big Weekend for Rebels, Bulldogs
The Magnolia State was already going to be in the national spotlight this weekend with both Mississippi State and Ole Miss—among college football's elite teams—playing host to national powerhouses.
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Person of the Day
Derek Jeter
Two of the biggest rivals in Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, took a timeout from their hatred of each other on Sunday to honor …
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Blogger Accused of Photographing Cochran's Wife Indicted for Burglary
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The man accused of taking illicit photographs of the bedridden wife of U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran has been indicted on burglary charges.
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Music
The Sweeter Side of Zombies and Lizards
Flossie and the Fox (aka Rachael Haft) performs with Renee Is a Zombie (Renee Arozqueta) at Hal & Mal’s Singer/Songwriter Night Oct. 1.
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Film
Other Gems of Robin Williams
When actor Robin Williams passed away at age 63, the entertainment world lost one of its sharpest wits and most diverse talents.
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The Slate
If the Rebels and Bulldogs are going to do something special this football season, this Saturday is the day to do it. It should feel like Christmas has come early …
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Bryan's Rant
A Special Football Week in Mississippi
In my 36 years of life, I have never seen the college football world so squarely focused on Mississippi. Maybe it is a year for dark horses in the SEC. …
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City & County
Teaching Men a Thing or Two About Domestic Violence
When discussing domestic violence in our politically correct culture, it's common for people to use gender-neutral terms in describing victims and abusers. But the data confirm that women are by …
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Education
Cramming for Common Core
This fall, McComb's teachers began the mammoth task of preparing students for new tests based on the Common Core State Standards adopted by more than 40 states, including Mississippi.
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Stand to Expand
Mississippi is the only state in the country where the rate of its medically uninsured citizens has risen after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, according to the U.S. …
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Faking the Funk
Boneqweesha Jones: "Welcome to this special edition of 'Qweesha Live TV.' Tonight, I want to talk about corporate businesses and their hiring practices. Some reliable sources have reported to me …
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Stinker Quote of the Day: 'Rainy'
The Republicans aren't kidding anyone. They're saving up so they can make it rain a little bit during an election and hold on to the governor's mansion and majorities in …
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Leaders Must Remember City’s Poorest
Based on everything that has been discussed, the people of Jackson may well be staring at yet another increase in the amount they pay for water.
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World War III Vibes
By all means, I am not trying to generate paranoia, but it's hard not to be paranoid in times when terrorists dabble in advanced technology, when we live in a …
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Heirloom Tomato Fun
Last year, a friend gifted me with the perfect sweet purple heirloom tomato from his garden. This year, I was inspired to grow one of my own.
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Sustaining and Habilitating Mississippi
When you think of Columbus, Miss., you probably think of the Mississippi University for Women and its extensive nursing program. But did you know that MUW has one of Mississippi's …
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The Last of the Season
It is believed that gazpacho originates from an Arabian soup made of bread, garlic, water and olive oil. Today, it is still a staple throughout Spain and enjoyed most often …
