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Business
Jackson Developers: Involve Locals in Decisions Early
As long as developers are following zoning and city codes, it's within their right to build. Just because you can do something, however, does not mean you should.
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City & County
Yep, JPS Takeover Is a Conspiracy. Prove Me Wrong.
The predictability of all this takeover hoohaa isn't lost on anyone who comprehends Mississippi's history of racial dynamics, white flight and victim-blaming.
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Person of the Day
Garrad Lee
Hinds Community College history professor Garrad Lee has crafted a niche for himself as an advocate for arts and music in the capital city.
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National
Trump, GOP Tax Plan Cuts Rates, Nearly Doubles Deduction
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for individuals and corporations, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction …
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National
Big Stakes in High Court Fight Over Partisan Political Maps
Democrats and Republicans are poised for a Supreme Court fight about political line-drawing with the potential to alter the balance of power across a country starkly divided between the two …
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State
Lawsuit: Waitress Fired Over Religious Objection to Pants
A restaurant chain discriminated against the religious beliefs of a Pentecostal woman by refusing to let her wear a denim skirt instead of blue jeans while she worked as a …
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The State Takeover of JPS
JFP's stories about the state takeover of the Jackson Public Schools district
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Editorial: Developers Must Involve Locals in Decisions Early
Many developers wait too late to involve communities affected in large-scale plans. This must stop.
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Mississippi State Takeovers (via MDE)
Mississippi State Takeovers (Districts previously under state control via MDE)
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District of Transformation Law (SB2431)
District of Transformation Law (SB2431)
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Millsaps-Chism State of the State Poll
Millsaps-Chism State of the State Poll
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National
Louisiana Lt. Governor Won't Attend NFL Games Amid Protests
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says he's boycotting New Orleans Saints games and NFL events after several players refused to stand during the national anthem.
