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City & County
JPS Superintendent Receives National Award
The National Alliance of Black School Educators has named Cedrick Gray of Jackson Public Schools its 2015 Joseph E. Hill Superintendent of the Year.
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Biz Roundup
Holidays at the Jackson Zoo and Starke Fitness Toy Drive
As a thanks to all its community supporters, the Jackson Zoo will offer free admission to all members of the public on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. …
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Trump Won't Rule Out Third-Party Run If He's Not 'Treated Fairly'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out an independent bid for president in 2016, and he dug in on creating a database to track Muslims …
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Democrat John Bel Edwards Wins Louisiana Governor's Race, Defeats Former Senator Vitter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Democrat John Bel Edwards won the runoff election for Louisiana governor Saturday, defeating the once-heavy favorite, Republican David Vitter, and handing the Democrats their first statewide …
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City & County
Despite 'Hectic' Night, Jackson Crime Falling
Despite what top brass of the Jackson Police Department describe as a hectic night of arrests, statistics show a steady decrease in major crimes.
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Person of the Day
Katt Williams
Comedian Katt Williams kicked off his latest arena tour, "Conspiracy Theory," in October.
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Mississippi Universities Plan Tuition Increases in 2016
In-state tuition at Mississippi's eight public universities is set to rise by 4.1 percent on average next fall, with the average price of tuition and fees crossing $7,000 for the …
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Ole Miss LB Denzel Nkemdiche Has Been Hospitalized, Won't Play Saturday
Mississippi senior linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche has been hospitalized this week for an undisclosed reason in Oxford, Mississippi, and will not play on Saturday.
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Man Gets 25 Years in DUI Killing of Belhaven Football Player
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to drunken driving and killing a college football player who was riding a …
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City & County
JPD Trained On Transgender Community
The Jackson Police Department partnered with the U.S. Southern District of the Mississippi Attorney's Office to host a "Law Enforcement and the Transgender Community" training session on Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Person of the Day
Javancy Jones
Jackson State University has nominated stud defensive end Javancy Jones. He will try to become the first player from Jackson State to win the 2015 C Spire Conerly Trophy.
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Moody's Downgrades Jackson's Debt; Outlook Negative
By R.L. NaveJackson City Hall
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Miss. Black Caucus Opposed to 2016 Tax Cuts
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus said Wednesday that they will oppose any effort by Republicans to push tax cuts during the 2016 session.
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Malcolm White Leaving State Tourism Office
Long-time Jackson restaurateur and businessman Malcolm White is no longer with the Mississippi Tourism Office.
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District 79 House Race Will Be Decided by Drawing Straws
By adreherRun-offs are old-school anyway, right?
The fate of District 79's representation in the House of Representatives will be decided on Friday by drawing straws, according to Mississippi election law. Rep. Bo Eaton, D-Taylorsville, has represented the district since 1996, but in this election he pulled in the exact same number of votes as his Republican challenger, Mark Tullos.
The two candidates tied with 4,589 votes each.
In a press release, Rep. Eaton said he will not challenge the result of Friday's straws. Technically, the loser on Friday has the right to challenge the vote and appeal to the House of Representatives, which would then decide who gets to take District 79's seat when they reconvene.
Eaton's press release said: "Whatever the outcome of the procedure, I will abide by the result and not challenge the election. I hope my opponent will agree to do the same thing."
The District 79 race straws will be drawn on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the governor's office conference room in the Sillers Building when the governor and the secretary of state return from Israel.
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Wellness
Get a Flu Shot
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that people 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu shot.
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Give Thanks and Eat Local
Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks and feast, so why not give back to local restaurants by letting them cater your holiday?
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Deck the Halls
We know, we know. It's not even Thanksgiving, yet. But it's never too early to start making decorations for your Christmas tree.
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Bryan's Rant
The Holy Trinity of Games
Thanksgiving is a time when we get together with family and friends, and give thanks for another year. In between the feasting, naps, leftover turkey, holiday shopping and more naps, …
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Seek and Find Your Purpose
Regardless of what religion you've aligned yourself with or what terminology is used, ultimately, wholeness and completion is what we are aiming for, right?
