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Bryan's Rant
Making Sense in March Madness
While no college or university from the state of Mississippi made the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, it still could offer one of the craziest years for March Madness in …
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The Slate
The University of Mississippi didn't get an invite to the NCAA or NIT Tournament this season.
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Music
More Mississippi Sound
While our state's status as "the birthplace of American music" certainly sounds impressive, it doesn't say much about where Mississippi music is today.
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Music
The Mind of David Liebe Hart
Los Angeles-based entertainer David Liebe Hart mesmerized thousands of viewers through his performances on Adult Swim's "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!"
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Justice
Doing Juvenile Detention Right ... Finally
After a long fight against oppressive juvenile-justice policies and negligent practices in Mississippi, 2012 was a watershed year for juvenile rights in Mississippi.
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Politics
Side-by-Side Donations: Key Players in Jackson Airport ‘Takeover’ Debate
Sen. Josh Harkins, R-Flowood, and Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson—airport "takeover" adversaries—both received campaign donations from several of the same PACs and businesses.
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City & County
As the Water Turns, City Wrestles Over Corrosion Study
One question has haunted Jackson residents since January: Is the water safe to drink?
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Politics
Tackling ‘Corrupting Effects’ of Election Laws
The Mississippi Legislature, at least so far, is showing more willingness to regulate campaign and election practices than at anytime in its history.
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Politics
Politicians for Sale? Manufacturers Association Wines, Dines and Takes Lawmakers on Quail Hunts
As pure as the election process might be, democracy has the potential to break down with the influence of money.
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Politics
At What Cost? Legislative Majority Tries to Slash Size of State Government
Taxpayers could get a pay raise if the Taxpayer Pay Raise Act of 2016 becomes law, but after two hours of debate last week, several senators asked, "At what cost?"
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Obama Nominates 'Serious' Candidate for SCOTUS, Challenges GOP to Put Aside Partisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama nominated appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging Republicans to drop their adamant refusal to even consider his choice …
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Editor's Note
Trump’s Politically Correct Call for Bigotry, Hate
It's really hard to find a stronger sign that Donald Trump hopes to become a fascist dictator of people and thought in America, and he's playing to very ugly instincts …
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Jacksonian
Father Michael O’Brien
Father Michael O'Brien first met Hal White more than 10 years ago while O'Brien was serving as the priest at St. Richard Catholic Church in Jackson.
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FIFA Acknowledges World Cup Hosting Bribes, Asks US for Cash
FIFA acknowledged Wednesday that past World Cups were awarded based on bribes, and the organization wants U.S. prosecutors to give it "tens of millions of dollars" seized from the former …
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North Korea Sentences US Tourist to 15 Years in Prison
North Korea's highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion on Wednesday, weeks after authorities presented him to media and he tearfully …
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SUNSHINE WEEK: Obtaining Police Emails Can Take Months, Cost Thousands
As law enforcement agencies have come under increased scrutiny in recent years, media organizations, watchdog groups and others have become more vigilant about filing public-records requests for emails and documents, …
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Congressional Sources: Obama to Nominate Merrick Garland
President Barack Obama will nominate federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, congressional sources said Wednesday.
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Mississippi House Bill 4—The Irony of It All
Parents for Public Schools vehemently opposes House Bill 4 and its recent amendments.
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Feedback: “DJ Young Venom: I Was Kicked Out of Trump Rally for Marvel’s Black Panther Shirt, X Cap” by Onelia Hawa
"... It doesn't matter what clothing he wore. There were students at their own university in another state at another rally who had shown up to listen to Trump speak, …
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Long Live Hal
Malcolm White decided that because he sees his annual parade as a gift to the city, it could also be a way to continue to honor the gift of his …
