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Beth Poff
Beth Poff laughs her best laugh as she ponders the question, "What do you do in your spare time?"
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André de Gruy
André de Gruy did not want to be a public defender when he came to Jackson for law school 20 years ago. But recently, as the top lawyer in the …
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Eddie Sandifer
In his quiet office, Eddie Sandifer sits back in his chair gathering his thoughts. Sandifer, 79, is the project director of the Southern Aids Commission, a non-profit organization in Jackson …
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Alfred Jacobs
On any given day during a week, you can find Alfred Jacobs, 46, walking the halls of Bradley Elementary School. Jacobs is not the principal or even a paid administrator …
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Navonda Moore
Sitting in McAllister's Deli, with her hair pulled back and up, ponytail style, her elbows on the table and chin resting comfortably on her hands, Navonda Moore looks like an …
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Bryan Eubank
Most guys love sports. No big surprise there. But only a few find a way to take that passion and turn it into a livelihood. Bryan Eubank is someone who …
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The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College football, New Year's Day offers a massive buffet of tasty bowl matchups. Here are three of the best: South Carolina vs. Iowa in the Outback Bowl (10 a.m., ESPN); …
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The Best in Sports in the Next 7 Days
College Basketball: Mississippi State vs. Syracuse (8 p.m., ESPN2/620 AM): The Bulldogs hit the Big Apple for this semifinal game of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. The Dogs play Friday …
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The Best In Sports In 7 Days
NBA basketball, Orlando at Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals (8 p.m., Ch. 16): Will this be the year that LA's Kobe Bryant finally wins a title without the help …
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Music For Change
Maurice and Carlton Turner grew up in Raymond surrounded by the sound of jazz greats and the sight of their parents passionately working to improve the lives of young people …
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National
Senate Panel Advances Mississippi Appeals Court Nominee
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced a federal appeals court nominee from Mississippi, despite Democratic objections over derisive comments he made about former President Barack Obama and his signature …
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Education
Rally for Education Equity in Mississippi
On Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m. Central, the Institute for Democratic Education in America is hosting a rally in downtown Jackson, Mississippi with the support of national organizations Journey …
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State
Reeves Says He'll Sign a Bill to Change Mississippi's Flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers could vote soon to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intensifying criticism in recent weeks …
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Politics
Analysis: Session Brings Wide Range of New Mississippi Laws
Mississippi is enacting a wide range of laws based on bills passed during this year's legislative session, including some that separately regulate wine, school buses and scooters.
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Analysis: First Months Not What Reeves Expected as Governor
Republican Tate Reeves has made clear that his first six months as Mississippi governor didn't shape up the way he expected.
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Person of the Day
Priscilla Resser
Thirteen different organizations rejected Priscilla Resser before she received three consecutive offers to become Mississippi’s first physician assistant in the field of plastic surgery.
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coronavirus
Mississippi Gov. Skipped Mask at NC Event, Despite Mandate
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves compared his attending a crowded campaign event over the weekend for a North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate—while not wearing a mask–to people who attended police brutality …
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Politics
Magnolia Flag Final Choice of Commission; Majority Must Approve in November
The state is one step closer to a new flag today, as the Mississippi Flag Commission settled on the New Magnolia design.
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Person of the Day
Charles Araujo
Charles Araujo, an adjunct instructor for Jackson State University’s School of Social Work, became president-elect for the Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers on July 1.
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Biz Roundup
Mississippi Boychoir "Be the Light" 5K, Mangia Bene 12 Days of Giving and Black Axes at the Outlets
The Mississippi Boychoir recently announced its inaugural "Be the Light" 5k run and walk and fun run event, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Flowood Nature Trail.
