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11/10 Dow Dips Under 8,900

While the dip wasn't as dramatic as in weeks past, the Dow did fall less than a point today lead by U.S. automotive stocks that are taking a hit as …

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Culture

Write This

The Mississippi Writers Guild will hold its sixth annual writers' conference on Aug. 3 and 4 in Jackson. The guild, with the motto "No Writer without a Voice," was established …

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Music

Urban Jazz at circa

If you're looking for a soothing and entertaining evening, enjoy the sounds of Pam Confer and Jazz Beautiful at circa's Jazz Night on the last Friday of every month. The …

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Report: Teen Births Cost State $155M

Mississippi's high teen birth rate costs taxpayers $155 million annually, a Women's Fund of Mississippi study released today finds.

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Politics

[Breaking News] Mass Confusion at Hinds County Courthouse

News editor Lacey McLaughlin reports mass confusion at the Hinds County Courthouse as officials disagree on how to count absentee ballots.

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UMMC Receives Nursing Grant for Delta

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has received a $450,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to provide Delta residents with oral health care and health education.

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JPS Teacher is Mississippi's Best

Last February, Jackson Public Schools named Murrah High School English teacher Stacey Donaldson as Jackson's teacher of the year. Yesterday, state Superintendent of Education Dr. Hank Bounds named her the …

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State Receives Funds for Energy Emergency Preparedness

Yesterday, Rep. Travis Childers announced that Mississippi will receive more than $450,000 in federal funding to improve the state's emergency preparedness plans and ensure fast recovery of energy disruptions. The …

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Clarion-Ledger Features Casey Parks

The Clarion-Ledger did right by JFP contributing editor Casey Parks today in a delightful feature written by Gary Pettus. (Cheers, Gary. You make our profession proud.) And they flag the …

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State Receives $9 Million for ‘Green' Initiatives

Several Mississippi counties, including Hinds, will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy channeled to the state through Energy Efficient Block Grant Programs.

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State Fair Kicks Off Tonight

The 150th annual Mississippi State Fair opens its gates tonight at 5 p.m. and runs for 12 consecutive days, through Sunday, Oct. 18. Organizers hope to attract approximately 600,000 attendees …

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Meyers Visits Jackson State

Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, who will likely be the next president of Jackson State University, visits the campus today to meet with various groups. Following the meetings, the state college …

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Swine Flu Vaccine Arrives This Week

Mississippi is scheduled to receive swine flu vaccine beginning tomorrow in the form of a nasal spray, reports WXVT. About 500 distribution points for the spray include hospitals, clinics and …

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Crime

Jackson Major Crimes Up 5.3 Percent

Download JPD's weekly crime report (PDF)

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Bill Advocates School Bus Ads

In a 94-21 vote last week, Mississippi House members voted to allow advertising on school buses as a measure to offset some of the state's budget belt-tightening, reports The Sun …

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Politics

C-L Editorials: Stokes–Ward 3 Lost in Tuesday's Election

Stokes won, but it is a loss for Ward 3 and the city as a whole.

The paper editorializes:

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Do you know an amazing teen? Tell us for Young-Young Influentials!

Do you know an amazing high school aged student?

Someone who demonstrates characteristics of high personal character and integrity, perhaps using this strength of character to be resilient in the face of extenuating family circumstances, or in overcoming significant …

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harbingers of spring (fever)

I know, we all know, it is February 23. But who cares! It feels like April! Its so warm! And sunny!

Check out these harbingers of spring and the fever they presage!

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Romney Claims Abortion Ban Exceptions, Party Disagrees

Mitt Romney would allow abortion in some cases, although his party will not.