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Editorial
State Testing Presents Bigger Equity Question
The Third Grade Reading Gate certainly serves a statewide purpose: to weed out and ideally save those kids who never learn how to read. But what if catching them isn't …
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Planned Parenthood Pushes Challenge of Mississippi Law
Planned Parenthood is asking a federal judge to quickly rule in its favor and overturn a Mississippi law that bans Medicaid spending with any health care provider that offers abortion.
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Person of the Day
Tracy DeVries
In February, the Women's Foundation of Mississippi hosted a fundraising event called SMART Party to raise money for the organization. The fundraiser drew in crowds of people willing to donate …
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US Blames Russia for Hacking Political Sites
The U.S. on Friday blamed the Russian government for the hacking of political sites and accused Moscow of trying to interfere with the upcoming presidential election.
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State
Mississippians Give $12.3 Million to GoFundMe Campaigns
Scrolling through Facebook, it's almost impossible not to see a GoFundMe campaign these days. The Internet age has made generosity simple: the click of a button and a few online …
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Tax Collection Projections Somewhat Rosier in Mississippi
Mississippi's top elected officials say the outlook for state tax collections is improving, despite a dip during the first months of the current budget year.
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The Slate
It's Egg Bowl week in our state. A player from Mississippi State or the University of Mississippi will have a chance to gain immortality in Bulldog-Rebel lore by making a …
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Jacksonian
Elise Grenley
As general manager of CAET in Fondren, Elise Grenley's job description includes busy evenings, large private parties and sometimes, if necessary, kicking out disturbing customers.
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Education
Groups Blasts Pre-K Program Report as 'Ill-Conceived'
Education policy groups backed up the Mississippi Department of Education and its state superintendent by lambasting a recent report on the state's new pre-kindergarten pilot program.
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Need ‘Good Faith’ Before Regionalization
We are not against smart "regionalization." If done correctly, it would mean more transparency, collaboration and growth for the entire region—whether between businesses or governments in Hinds, Rankin and Madison …
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Invest in Meaningful Workforce Training
Mississippi House Seaker Phillip Gunn, an attorney at one of the Jackson's largest law firms, quipped this week that he recently had to call a plumber to his Clinton home. …
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Jay Hopson Takes Over Southern Miss' Football Program
Jay Hopson was an assistant coach for Southern Mississippi when the program was the envy of most mid-major schools in the country.
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Jacksonian
Gail Savage
Upon walking into The Bridal Path in Banner Hall, customers will notice the multitude of dresses, with all manner of tulle and silk and lace and English netting and other …
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Wasting Resources on Lies
The state's leaders prioritize their conservative politicking above all else despite costs to the taxpayer that a federal lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood after Senate Bill 2238 took effect July …
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UK PM May to Visit Germany for Brexit Talks with Merkel
Prime Minister Theresa May is making her first overseas trip as Britain's leader on Wednesday to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a key figure in negotiating Britain's exit from the …
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Jacksonian
Joshua Powell
Joshua Powell, an actor and producer working with Action Talent Agency in Flowood, may soon be on his way to a theater near you.
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City & County
New City Administration Must Be Smart on Crime
Interpersonal violence, much like the shooting spree allegedly spurred from domestic violence that left eight people dead in Lincoln County last weekend, is responsible for a huge amount of violent …
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Cover
Slow and Steady
Ideally, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise program is a lifestyle decision that we should maintain year-round. But those who don't participate in a year-round healthy lifestyle must remember that …
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Civil Rights
Vandals Obliterate Info on Emmett Till Marker in Mississippi
A civil rights historical marker in Mississippi has been vandalized, obliterating information about black teenager Emmett Till, who was kidnapped and lynched in 1955.
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Business
Mississippi Utility Will Stop Efforts to Complete Coal Plant
A Mississippi utility, faced with a regulatory ultimatum, said Wednesday that it will suspend efforts to complete a first-of-its-kind coal-fueled power plant.
