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Politics
Hood Wins Dem Nod for Mississippi Governor; GOP Runoff Ahead
Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood beat seven rivals to become the Democratic nominee for Mississippi governor, while on the Republican side, second-term Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves faces a runoff in …
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Music
Stace & Cassie
With a new single, "When We Grow Old" and supporting video released on Friday, Sept. 13, married performers Stace and Cassie Shook are looking forward to getting back into the …
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National
Democrats Push Impeachment Rules Package Through House
Democrats rammed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber's first formal vote in a fight that …
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[Gospel] Fired By Trump, Employed By God
Left as the last man standing on NBC's hit reality show "The Apprentice, "Gulfport, Miss.-born Craig Williams exited the show's location after a series of interviews that tagged him as …
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[Music] Sweet and Soulful
The sweet and soulful voice of Akami Graham fills a room full of people who've come to kick back, share a drink with friends and listen to great music at …
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PINK FLOYD "PULSE" DVD Drops Jan. 17
On Tuesday, January 17, 2006, Pink Floyd will release their much anticipated DVD, PULSE, on Columbia Records. This landmark release, captures the last Pink Floyd Division Bell tour in 1994, …
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New Oneida LP
Oneida record new album, The Wedding CD/LP; Tour w/ Black Mountain + Kinski; prepare split 12" with Plastic Crimewave Sound.
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[Music] The Upcoming Weeks
"Cups in Fondren … 3:30 … look for the long-haired twins." These were my instructions from Chaz Lindsay, guitarist and singer for The Weeks. Formed on March 3, The Weeks …
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City & County
JPS School Closures and Consolidations Raise Concerns in Jackson
Earlier this week, the Jackson Public Schools' board of trustees voted to close and consolidate several schools as part of the district's ongoing efforts to address decreasing student enrollment, teacher …
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National
Pelosi Sets Wednesday Votes to Send Impeachment to Senate
After weeks of delay and strategizing, the U.S. House is planning to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate to start the …
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City & County
OPINION: Love Letter to Jackson: You Need My Grind, Sweat and Tears
"Jackson, Miss., is the new mecca for innovation and forward progress and will be an example for cities nationwide with similar back stories. I refuse to leave you right when …
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Education
OPINION: Reckoning the Right Leader for Jackson State University
"I have no interest in being considered as the next president at Jackson State, but I do have some constructive suggestions and formative recommendations for the Jacksonians who will hopefully …
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Education
Teachers College and Women's History Month at USM and MSU Alumni Association Awards Banquet
Mississippi State University will recognize Ridgeland native Richard A. Rula as its National Alumnus of the Year during the MSU Alumni Association awards banquet.
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Business
Coffee, Eats and South Street Live
South Street Live opened in December 2018. The Jackson Free Press hosted its 2019 Best of Jackson awards party at the venue on Jan. 27.
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Civil Rights
James Meredith
Mississippi native civil-rights activist James Meredith is conducting a tour of the Jackson Hinds Library System to raise awareness of the importance of public libraries in educating African Americans of …
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UK Supreme Court Hears Landmark Challenge to Brexit Plans
Britain's Supreme Court began hearing a landmark case Monday that will decide who has the power to trigger the U.K.'s exit from the European Union — the government or Parliament.
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Top GOP Leader: Senate to Probe Reports of Russia Hacking
The top Senate Republican said Monday that Congress will investigate a CIA assessment that Russia interfered in the November election on behalf of Donald Trump, an intelligence conclusion that the …
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Crime
UPDATED: Ben Allen Trial Set for Jan. 30; Hinds DA Indicted Him, State Investigators
The trial of Downtown Jackson Partners Executive Director Ben Allen, who has been accused on 10 counts, including embezzling a 1989 Chevy truck and tens of thousands of dollars from …
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Mosque Shooting Suspect in Canada Known for Extreme Views
The French Canadian university student charged with killing six Muslim men during evening prayers at a mosque was known for extreme nationalist views and his support of the French rightist …
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Biz Roundup
New Businesses at Metrocenter Mall and The District at Eastover
Freshii, a restaurant franchise dedicated to using entirely fresh ingredients with nothing fried or frozen, is one of several businesses opening new locations at The District at Eastover.
