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Jackson to D.C. Flight Here to Stay

Mississippians who need to fly from the state capital to the nation's capital can breathe a sigh of relief.

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Ole Miss' Brittney Reese Wins Gold Medal

UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.

State

Today In Mississippi: A News Digest

A round-up of Mississippi news by the Associated Press.

Education

Money Helps Miss. Colleges Cut Energy Usage

Three Mississippi universities will share in a $725,000 Department of Energy grant to develop programs to reduce energy consumption 20 percent by 2020.

National

Senate Passes Cuts for All But Richest Americans

The Senate has debated, sniped and voted on the politically fraught issue of tax cuts, and next week it'll be the House's turn.

Sports

EYES ON LONDON: Music time, damaged Ukraine pride

Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you.

World

Chinese Politician Bo's Wife Charged with Murder

The wife of ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai and a family aide have been charged with the murder of a British businessman, the government said Thursday.

National

10 Things to Know for Thursday

Gun politics, Romney abroad, fighting AIDS, the cheating Twilight chick and the lingering effects of the dang Taliban. Oh, and the Olympics are here.

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All Dressed Up—With a Plan

Have you ever found yourself all dressed up with no place to go? Well, that is not the case for you this weekend.

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A Satisfying Finale

"The Dark Knight Rises," the final installment in Christopher Nolan's Gotham trilogy, should have been the cherry on top of a summer sundae of blockbusters.

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Rusty and Soothing

One might not expect to see paintings of rusty cars on the walls of a modern women's fitness facility.

Bryan's Rant

Come Out Against Violence

This Saturday, the Jackson Free Press will sponsor the 8th annual Chick Ball in its ongoing effort to stop domestic violence and sexual abuse.

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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Football is coming and it is coming fast. But first: the Olympics.

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Isbister Irby's Influential Shows

Some of Laurel Isbister Irby's most influential moments occurred during live concerts. Isbister Irby, who is performing at the JFP Chick Ball along with Wes Hughes and Loye Ashton as …

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Soulful Jazz

Pam Confer considers her style "a little jazz dipped in soul." Here are some songs that she often performs.

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Is Today Opposite Day?

The members of Opposite Day will be the youngest people at this year's JFP Chick Ball.

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A Band that Moves

Eight years after its conception, Time to Move Band is still making people in Jackson move, dance and sing along to its high-energy sets and soulful arrangements.

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Wynter Blues

Mary Anne Henry, known on stage as Emma Wynters, has good music pulsing through her veins. Born and raised in Greenville, Wynters is steeped in southern tradition.

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Calling All Hopheads

Abita Andygator. Tallgrass Velvet Rooster. Spaten Optimator. Westmalle Tripel. Until July 1 of this year, these beers and many other high-gravity varieties were illegal to sell in the state. Mississippi …

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A Southern Walima

As I entered the basement of the mosque, the other guests, obviously primed for the appearance of a Christian, closed in and welcomed me like I was some sort of …