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Delta State University President: It's Time for a 'New, Unifying' State Flag
This is a verbatim statement regarding Delta State University's decision to bring down the Mississippi state flag from William N. LaForge, the university's president.
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National
Gov. Phil Bryant: Unite Behind Trump 'in Civility and in Trust'
Leaders from the Mississippi Republican Party called on the state's citizens to unite as Donald Trump won enough states Tuesday night to be the next president of the United States, …
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Terrorism Suspected in Car-and-Knife Attack at Ohio State
A Somali-born college student plowed his car into a group of pedestrians at Ohio State University and began stabbing people with a butcher knife Monday before he was shot to …
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City & County
Malcolm White: City Resort Plan 'Ass Backwards'
Malcolm White, a cofounder and owner of Hal & Mal's, is threatening to move his iconic downtown restaurant and concert venue if it remains excluded from receiving so-called resort status.
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Howell Trophy Favorites
Each season, I try to pinpoint the players who might be candidates for the Howell Trophy, which is the award that goes to the best men's basketball player at a …
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Person of the Day
Howard Jones
In early December, the local music scene lost beloved blues musician Howard Spencer Jones, a longtime Jackson resident and supporter of all art forms, from theater to sculpture and painting.
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City & County
Jackson Has Long Been at High Risk for Lead Poisoning
Thirteen Jackson homes may have had higher-than-actionable levels of lead in their water last summer, but officials are assuring the public that the city is no Flint, Mich.
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Activist Behind Planned Parenthood Video Offered Probation
An anti-abortion activist's plan to reject a plea deal offering probation for charges related to making undercover Planned Parenthood videos likely means his goal is to use a trial as …
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Civil Rights
Slay, Beyoncé, Slay
I'm proud of Beyonce for using her status as an influential performer to send a message of unapologetic blackness.
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Politics
State's Foster Care System Requests $34.4 Million
Children have died and suffered mistreatment in the state's foster-care system, and the Mississippi Department of Human Services is requesting $34.4 million to change conditions that lead to the abuse.
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Politics
Off to the Races ... and the Chopping Block
Money was front of mind over the last week in the Mississippi Legislature as Senate and House appropriations committees began budget hearings for state agencies last week.
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City & County
Trump Supporter Announces Republican Jackson Mayoral Candidacy
Jason Wells has a history of running for office, and now sets his sights on the Jackson mayoral office as a staunch Republican in a field dominated by Democrats.
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City & County
Resident, City Celebrate Rehabbed 'Gateway' Home in West Jackson
Mayor Tony Yarber explained that the Gateway project, with a $4.1-million total budget, was an effort between the City of Jackson Department of Housing and Community Development, the U.S. Department …
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Music
Lil Lonnie
Jackson-native hip-hop artist Lil Lonnie was surprised when his song "Colors" received national attention after it went viral in the summer of 2015.
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Biz Roundup
Food Truck Friday at the Mustard Seed, Flora Butcher and New Residence Inn
The Mustard Seed, a community for adults with developmental disabilities, is hosting its own Food Truck Friday event on Aug. 19, with the goal of bringing people to the campus …
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Tough Talk Between Russia, Ukraine Heats Up Crimea Stalemate
Ukraine put its troops on combat alert Thursday along the country's de-facto borders with Crimea and separatist rebels in the east amid an escalating war of words with Russia over …
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Chicago Police Recommend Firing of 7 Cops for False Reports
Seven Chicago police officers should be fired for filing false reports in the fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014, the police superintendent said Thursday, in a move …
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Biz Roundup
Saltine in Southern Living and Playtime Entertainment
Birmingham, Ala.-based magazine Southern Living recently named Jackson chef Jesse Houston's Saltine Oyster Bar in its 2016 list of the 25 best new restaurants in the South.
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Clinton Defends Family Foundation, Says Work Will Continue
Hillary Clinton defended her family's foundation on Friday, saying that the charitable work it has conducted is in line with American values.
