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Anthony Scaramucci is out as White House communications director after just 11 days on the …

• July 31, 2017

As Mississippi Vote Nears, Labor Board Says Nissan Broke Law

With a union election scheduled this week, the National Labor Relations Board is again charging that Nissan Motor Co. violated workers' rights at its Mississippi plant.

With a union election scheduled this week, the National Labor Relations Board is again charging …

• July 31, 2017

As DA's Trial Begins, Key Player Sentenced 30 Years for Pot Found in MBN Raid

As the second trial against Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith begins today, Christopher Butler, 40, is headed to prison for 30 years without parole after a Hinds County …

Christopher Butler, who has played a significant role in the state's trial against Hinds County …

• July 31, 2017

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• July 31, 2017

Debra Gibbs

A Mississippi lawmaker will take part in a leadership development program for state officials.

Most of Mississippi's Juvenile Lifers Await Resentencing

In light of U.S. Supreme Court decisions, Mississippi has been starting to set new sentences for people imprisoned to life without parole for crimes committed when they were juveniles. But …

The U.S. Supreme Court said in 2012 that it's unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to mandatory …

• July 31, 2017

Putin Says US Will Have to Shed 755 from Diplomatic Staff

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755, heightening tensions between Washington and Moscow three days …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy …

• July 31, 2017

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• July 31, 2017

White House to Senate: Pass Health Bill Now or Else

The White House stepped up demands Sunday for revived congressional efforts on health care and suggested senators cancel their entire summer break, if needed, to pass legislation after failed votes …

Aides said President Donald Trump is prepared in the coming days to end required payments …

• July 31, 2017

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• July 31, 2017

Judge Blocks Arkansas from Enforcing 4 Abortion Restrictions

A federal judge has blocked Arkansas from enforcing four new abortion restrictions, including a ban on a common second trimester procedure and a fetal remains law that opponents say would …

Judd Deere, a spokesman for Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (pictured), said in a text message …

• July 31, 2017

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10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

Ole Miss Releases Names of Boosters in NCAA Allegations

Mississippi released Friday the names of 12 boosters that the NCAA claims provided impermissible benefits and recruiting inducements to football players.