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Politics
West, Thompson Running for Hinds County Sheriff
In the field of 13 people who are running in the special election for Hinds County sheriff on Nov. 2 are Ather West and Reginald Thompson, both former Hinds County …
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Biz Roundup
Jurassic Quest, Bean Path Sprouting Season and Pumpkin Adventure at the Ag Museum
The Jackson Convention Complex will host a dinosaur-themed edutainment event called Jurassic Quest from Friday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 24.
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Education
Grants Will Help Students Who Left School in Finishing Their Degrees
Mississippi students who left college at least two years ago without a degree can apply for a grant to help them return to—and finish—school.
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The Mississippi Book Festival is being shown online after the in-person event was canceled because …
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City & County
Mississippi Book Festival Goes Online Amid COVID Concerns
The Mississippi Book Festival is being shown online after the in-person event was canceled because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mississippi Center for Public Policy pushes for limited government and is led by Douglas Carswell, …
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Politics
Analysis: Race Theory Report Aims to Sway Policymakers
Republican candidates in Mississippi and across the U.S. have been raising money for months by promising to ban teaching of critical race theory.
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City & County
Black Vision Fund: Deploying Capital To Black Business Will Reduce Wealth Gap
Mississippi Black Pages, a statewide platform for Black entrepreneurs to connect for exposure and development, organized an event at The Synergy Link as part of their monthly series tagged “Network …
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Education
JSU Opendorse Partnership, MSU 4to24 App and Complete 2 Compete Tuition Assistance Grant
The Jackson State University Division of Athletics has partnered with sports technology company Opendorse to provide JSU student-athletes with education and resource opportunities to capitalize on their name, image and …
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Person of the Day
Makai Polk
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Makai Polk enjoyed his best day as a college player. He made big catch after big catch when Rogers needed to keep the Bulldogs moving down …
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Events
Mississippi State Fair Opens
“We have spent many hours this year preparing for a unique State Fair,” Mississippi State Fair Director Michael Lasseter said. “This year we introduce our new Frontier Village, which will …
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Mississippi ToyCon 2021
Classic toy vendors from across Mississippi and beyond gathered for the second annual Mississippi Toycon, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Pearl Community Center.
