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As Shepard Lay Dying
Local theater man John Maxwell could not have known when he decided to stage "The Laramie Project" in downtown Jackson at Galloway Methodist Church just how impeccable his timing would …
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Food
Latin Barbecue 101
Many Latinos have moved to Mississippi over the past 10 years, so it's imperative that we all at least learn what to expect in our versions of barbecue in order …
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Combat Vehicles in East Ukraine Fly Russian Flag
A column of armored vehicles flying Russian flags drove into a Ukrainian city controlled by pro-Russia insurgents Wednesday, dampening the central government's hopes of re-establishing control over restive eastern Ukraine.
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283 Missing, 4 Dead in South Korea Ferry Disaster
A ferry carrying 462 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast on Wednesday, leaving more than 280 people …
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Boston Police Safely Blow Up Suspicious Backpacks
Survivors, first responders and relatives of those killed in the Boston Marathon bombing marked the anniversary Tuesday with tributes that combined sorrow over the loss of innocent victims with pride …
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Supremacist Faces Murder Charges in Kansas Deaths
The white supremacist charged in shootings that left three people dead at two Jewish community sites in suburban Kansas City made his first court appearance Tuesday.
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Ukraine: Military Secures Airport from Attack
In the first Ukrainian military action against a pro-Russian uprising in the east, government forces said they clashed Tuesday with about 30 armed gunmen at a small airport.
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Moment of Silence Marks Boston Marathon Bombings
Survivors, first responders and family members of those killed came together Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing with solemn ceremonies.
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City & County
Rains Highlight Need for Sewer Fixes, Flood Reduction
Recent flooding has highlighted the urgency to address Jackson's longstanding problems with flooding as well as its aging sewer system that led to a roughly $400 million EPA consent decree.
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Biz Roundup
TEDx Jackson and The Children's Collaborative
On Nov. 6, Jackson attorney, developer and Jackson Chamber of Commerce board member David Pharr will host TEDx Jackson, the first TED conference in Mississippi.
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Person of the Day
Wolves of the Day: Jackson Zoo Wolf Pups
The Jackson Zoo's red wolves Kanati and Taladu had a litter of eight healthy pups March 30.
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First Women Move to Army Platoon Artillery Jobs
The Army in November officially began assigning female officers to lead the cannon platoons and plans to open other jobs, including those of crew members within the field artillery units.
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NATO Chief Wants More Military Cooperation With EU
Due to the great uncertainty about what Russia may do next, NATO's secretary general on Tuesday said the U.S.-led alliance and the European Union must cooperate more in the military …
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Russia Tests Obama's Ability to Stop its Advances
With the White House asserting that Russia is stoking instability in eastern Ukraine, President Barack Obama is once again faced with the complicated reality of following through on his tough …
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35 Years After Flood, River Still Menaces Jackson
Pearl River's waters flooded parts of Jackson and surrounding areas in 1979 in a deluge that paralyzed the city and led to the evacuation of 15,000 people. Now, 35 years …
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City & County
Yarber, Lumumba Battle for South Jackson
South Jackson's rough-and-tumble reputation is a source of both neighborhood pride and, if you watch local TV news, sometimes, embarrassment.
