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House Unveils Voting Maps

The wait is over, kids. Mississippi House members finally have a new legislative district map to vote on. The maps, which add two districts in rapidly growing DeSoto County, were …

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Millsaps searching for new President

Dr. Frances Lucas, President of Millsaps College over the last 9 years, will be retiring effective June 30, 2010.

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Isaac Bringing Heavy Rain

Jackson may see 12 to 18 inches of rain.

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Of Red Meat and Breast Cancer

Young women, beware of the emerging evidence that eating red meat can increase your risk of breast cancer. Per a New York Times editorial today:

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Friends Mourn JSU NAACP President's Death

Friends are remembering Michael Teasley for his loyalty and activism.

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WAPT 16: Money Underdog Says Don't Count Him Out Of Mayor's Race

WAPT 16 reports:

JACKSON, Miss. -- When it comes to money, the Jackson mayoral race is shaping up to be a David and Goliath story.

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Local: ‘Mad As Hell' If No Debate

OXFORD—Whether the person is red or blue, the Ole Miss community is creeping toward a consensus: If John McCain ruins the debate for the Oxford and Ole Miss community, there …

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The Kobe Case, Part 2

Here's two bonus prizes from the sexual assault case against Lakers uberstar Kobe Bryant:

1. A scumbag who revealed the alleged victim's name on his nationally syndicated radio show.

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Board Picks Gray for JPS Superintendent

The Jackson Public Schools board announced last night that it had selected Dr. Cedrick Gray to lead the district as its next superintendent.

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Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced 13 additional counties that have qualified and met certain requirements to be placed under mask mandates with his “Safe Recovery” executive order that is in …

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Mississippi Gets Nearly $13 Million for Rural Covid Fight

Mississippi hospitals in rural areas will receive nearly $13 million in federal funding to help fight the coronavirus, according to a news release.

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BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar

There's so much to tell - let's start with 18+ amazing years in Jackson, Miss. THANK YOU, Jackson! Insider Information: Atmosphere: open, inviting, intimate, lively, exposed kitchen with wood-fired oven at the center of the restaurant. Italian cooking, redefined. Hearty …

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Fairview Inn

The Fairview Inn, our Jackson, MS hotel, is the city’s only AAA four-diamond small luxury hotel. We invite you to experience unique lodging in this historic 1908 Colonial Revival mansion. This bed and breakfast inn is one of the few …

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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Emblazoned'

"Mississippi" is already emblazoned at or near the top of lists of states rife with diabetes, obesity and teen pregnancy, mostly because of our woefully inadequate health-care system.

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Mississippi Runoff In-Person Absentee Voting Ends Saturday

Saturday is the deadline for people to cast in-person absentee ballots for Mississippi runoff elections. Circuit clerks' offices are scheduled to be open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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Judge Reeves Blocks Mississippi's 6-Week Abortion Ban: 'Here We Go Again'

U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves is temporarily blocking a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

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Three GOP Candidates for Mississippi Governor Agree to Debate

The three Republican candidates for Mississippi governor have agreed to a televised debate two weeks before the primary.