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Zero Tolerance Practices, Policies and Paradigms in the State of Mississippi
The Children's Defense Fund researched zero tolerance school policies in Mississippi and compiled its findings.
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College
Mississippi State's Dak Prescott Injured in Concert Fight
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi State spokesman says quarterback Dak Prescott was injured during a fight at a concert in Panama City, Florida, on Monday afternoon while vacationing during …
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Bill to Ban Texting While Driving Headed to Governor Bryant for Signing
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is one step closer to becoming the 45th state to ban texting while driving, after the state Senate overwhelming passed such a bill Monday.
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Justice
Judge: State Must Produce Execution Drug Records
On Friday, watchdogs of the state's execution procedures got a victory from a local judge who ordered the Mississippi Department of Corrections to produce unredacted documents about lethal injection drugs …
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Person of the Day
Willenham Castilla
Jackson State University's longtime director of choral activities, Willenham Cortez Castilla, died Feb. 28. His funeral took place Friday, March 6, at Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness (845 N. …
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Chad and Niger Troops Move to Attack Boko Haram
Forces from Chad and Niger opened a new front in the regional military fight against the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram, as army vehicles full of soldiers crossed the border …
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Univ. of Oklahoma President: Frat Members 'Disgraceful'
The president of the University of Oklahoma lambasted members of a fraternity on Monday who participated in a racist chant caught on video, calling them disgraceful and their behavior reprehensible, …
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Civil Rights
Bloody Sunday 50th Anniversary: Weeklong March Begins Monday
A march commemorating the historic "Bloody Sunday" demonstration was set to begin Monday afternoon after several speakers at the 50th anniversary commemoration pushed visitors to fight to restore the Voting …
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National
Solar Lights a Healthy—and Empowering—Path in Disasters.
When disaster strikes, survivors have a few basic needs: food, water, shelter, blankets. But energy quickly becomes just as fundamental a need—and that is often lacking, or very dirty.
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City & County
City Launching Investigation of Water Dept. Finances
"The largest municipal investigation, maybe in the history of the state" is how Jackson City Council President De'Keither Stamps described the announcement he and other city officials plan to make …
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Iraq Says Islamic State Militants 'Bulldozed' Ancient Site
Islamic State militants "bulldozed" the ancient Nimrud archaeological site near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday using heavy military vehicles, the government said.
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Selma's 50th Anniversary Brings Comparisons to Ferguson
They only lasted minutes, but the beatings of civil rights marchers in Selma, Alabama, permanently seared the inhumanity of Southern segregation onto the American conscience.
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Winter Advisory - Jackson Bridge Closings
By Todd StaufferJust saw this posted to the Nextdoor Fondren website from the City of Jackson (didn't see the same posting on the city's site) and thought it was worth repeating here:
Motorists are being urged to stay off bridges and overpasses because of ice accumulation. The following bridges are temporarily closed:
•Pearl Street Bridge
•Fortification Street and Bailey Avenue Bridge
•Woodrow Wilson Bridge
City of Jackson crews continue to monitor the winter weather situation and deploy action plans as necessary:
•The Department of Public Works and the Fire Department have crews inspecting roads and bridges and applying de-icer and/or sand.
•The Department of Parks and Recreation has trucks at the ready for downed limbs or general debris removal.
•The Jackson Police Department is inspecting roads, providing security and traffic control points. To report areas in need of sand or de-icer, or to report downed trees and other debris obstructing city streets call 601-960-1234 or 601-960-1168.*
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Person of the Day
Tobias Singleton
One of the more interesting names that should be at the Jackson State Pro Day is former Madison Central High School star Tobias Singleton.
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Attack on US Envoy Part of S.Korea's Violent Protest History
A knife attack Thursday that injured the U.S. ambassador to South Korea is the latest act of political violence in a deeply divided country where some protesters portray their causes …
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Ringling Bros. Phasing Out Iconic Elephant Acts by 2018
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show's iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about …
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Last Ebola Patient is Released in Liberia
Liberia released its last Ebola patient, a 58-year old teacher, from a treatment center in the capital on Thursday, beginning its countdown to being declared Ebola free.
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City & County
City Invites Input on 1% Sales Tax Plan
Starting Friday, March 6, members of the public will be able to offer input on the 1 percent sales tax master plan.
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US Clears Officer in Ferguson Case, Criticizes Police Force
The Justice Department cleared a white former Ferguson, Missouri, police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black 18-year-old on Wednesday, but also issued a scathing report calling for …
