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• January 22, 2018

Analysis: Lawmakers Must Make Decisions on Oil Spill Money

Nearly eight years after an explosion unleashed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi's elective representatives still must decide how to spend part of the compensation …

The Senate, led by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, has a simple program: Move all the …

• January 22, 2018

'Women's March" participants gathered at the Mississippi Capitol on January 20, 2018.

• January 21, 2018

'Resistance' Movement and Women's March Look to 2018 Midterm Elections

The idea first came to Teresa Shook, a Hawaii retiree, in the hours after Donald Trump was elected. Perhaps, she suggested to a few friends on Facebook, women could march …

Jackson's 'Deplorable' Pipes Still Bursting, Causing School Closures

The City of Jackson is somewhere between praising its public-works department for its hard work this year and quickly patching the aging infrastructure and pipes so that all citizens and …

At a press conference on Jan. 19, 2018, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba asked for continued …

• January 19, 2018

Jackson Zoo's 'Snake Man,' Percy King was killed in a double homicide Friday, January 19, …

• January 19, 2018

Percy King of the Jackson Zoo Killed in Double Homicide

Jackson Zoo's 'Snake Man,' Percy King was killed in a double homicide Friday, January 19, 2018.

President Trump Steps to Forefront of Anti-Abortion Movement

He once called himself "pro-choice." But a year into his presidency, Donald Trump is stepping to the forefront of his administration's efforts to roll back abortion rights.

He once called himself "pro-choice." But a year into his presidency, Donald Trump is stepping …

• January 19, 2018

JPS Board Starts Supe Search, May Re-organize District

The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees voted this week to begin the search for a new superintendent, starting with issuing a request for proposals to hire a consultant to …

The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees issued a request for proposal for a group …

• January 19, 2018

Mississippi is among several states that have been asked to make changes in plans to …

• January 19, 2018

JSU HBCU Film Screening, Tougaloo Receives Award, USM Nutrition Training

Jackson State University is partnering with Mississippi Public Broadcasting to host a free screening of the documentary "Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities" on …

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In the divisional round, the Eagles found ways to control the Atlanta Falcons' offense. One of the biggest reasons for Philadelphia holding the Falcons to just 10 points was defensive …

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• January 19, 2018

Stanley Nelson (pictured), director, writer and producer of "Tell Them We Are Rising" and co-founder …

• January 19, 2018

Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason to Employees: 'Get out of My Way'

Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason wrote a memo to his employees Thursday basically saying they need to get on board with his leadership or "get out of my way." In …

Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason wrote a memo to his employees basically saying they need …

• January 19, 2018