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Trump Comes Ahead with Fresh Criticism of Russia Inquiry

President Donald Trump expressed renewed frustration Sunday over the investigations into alleged ties between his campaign associates and Russian government officials, saying on Twitter that the "facts are pouring out" …

President Donald Trump expressed renewed frustration Sunday over the investigations into alleged ties between his …

• October 30, 2017

Manafort, Gates Indicted in First Charges from Russia Probe

President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a former Manafort business associate, Rick Gates, were indicted Monday on felony charges of conspiracy against the United States, acting as …

President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort (pictured), and a former Manafort business associate, …

• October 30, 2017

Report: Mississippi's Black Children Face More Barriers Than White Kids

Mississippi is one of the worst states for black children, despite having the highest population of them in the country. Black children in Mississippi face health, educational and poverty-related barriers …

African American kids in Mississippi face more barriers to opportunity than their white peers, a …

• October 27, 2017

Millsaps Global Climate Action Conference, JSU Visually Impaired Program and Education Policy Fellowship

Millsaps College will host a one-day conference called "Global Climate Action: Sustainable investment in Germany and the United States" in partnership with the Atlanta-based German Consulate and the Ecologic Institute …

Millsaps College will host a one-day conference called "Global Climate Action: Sustainable investment in Germany …

• October 27, 2017

Jenni Sivils

Jenni Sivils, a Eufaula, Ala., native, says that she has always been creative and a lover of funky art. During her free time, she pours her passion into her home-based …

Photo courtesy Jenni Sivils

• October 27, 2017

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• October 27, 2017

Doctor Noted for Role in Mississippi Beach Desegregation

The National Register of Historic Places now includes the office of an African-American physician who faced arrests and violence as he led a nearly decade-long effort to desegregate beaches on …

Former Bryant Chief of Staff is New Mississippi GOP Chairman

Gov. Phil Bryant's former chief of staff is the new chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party.

Bryant supported Smith for the party chairmanship, and Smith was unopposed.

• October 26, 2017

Starting in 1959, Dr. Gilbert Mason Sr. led "wade-in" protests to challenge segregated public beaches …

• October 26, 2017

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba announced a collaboration between the City of Jackson, the governor’s office, …

• October 26, 2017

UPDATED: Lumumba, Bryant Unveil JPS Commission with W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba today confirmed and expounded on the rumor that people and organizations have worked behind the scenes to develop a "third option" for Jackson Public Schools.