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Signaling Positivity

Here are some facts to get you ready to hear one of Jackson's newer duos, Wink and the Signal, at Chick Ball. Find the band on Facebook and Soundcloud.

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Caroline and ‘Camilla’

Folk singer Caroline Herring comes to Chick Ball carried by the strength of rave reviews for her latest album, "Camilla."

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A Poem of Violence

Rinko Kikuchi is rookie trainee Mako Mori in “Pacific Rim.”

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A Murder Puzzle

When it comes to writing, Liz Stauffer has covered a lot of genres, from politics to technology. But these days, Stauffer (mother of Jackson Free Press publisher Todd Stauffer) is …

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Sharp and Sexy

Stiletto nails make you instantly feel a little sexier and more dangerous.

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Johnny Manziel is the Next Tim Tebow

College football begins its unofficial start this week. Media days are beginning across the country, which means fall practice will start soon and games will follow behind shortly.

Sports

The Slate

Thank goodness football season is nearly here. That way we'll have something to keep us entertained until the Syfy channel finishes making Sharknado 2.

State

Miss. Moves Ahead with Child Care Finger Scanners

After more than a year's delay, the Mississippi Department of Human Services is requiring that parents use a finger scanner to sign children in and out of federally subsidized child …

Education

Senators Ready to Restore Lower College Loan Rates

Senators are ready to offer students a better deal on their college loans this fall, but future classes could see higher interest rates.

Health Care

Obama to Talk up Health Care Law's Rebates

Eager to counter Republicans intent on repealing his health care law, President Barack Obama will argue that it's working and hold up as proof half a billion dollars in rebates …

National

Senate Committee Clears Nomination of New FBI Head

The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved the nomination of James Comey to be director of the FBI, clearing the way for a full Senate vote.

National

Trayvon Martin's Parents Shocked by Verdict

Trayvon Martin's parents made appearances on network morning shows Thursday, saying they are still shocked that jurors acquitted George Zimmerman in the 2012 shooting death of their 17-year-old son.

National

S. Calif. Wildfire Forces More Evacuations

A wildfire pushed toward Southern California mountain communities Wednesday night, forcing people to flee from thousands of homes and threatening thousands more.

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2013 Chick Ball is Saturday!

The Ninth Annual JFP Chick Ball is Saturday at Hal & Mal’s to raise funds for the Center for Violence Prevention. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Chasing Balls for Charity

He may not be a scratch golfer, but Wednesday at Annandale Golf Club, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton proved to be a stand-up guy.

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Men of Character

Open those wallets, ladies. Each year at Chick Ball, we raffle off our local Men of Character to raise funds for the Center for Violence Prevention. This year, the money …

Education

State Will Hire 24 Coaches for Reading Push

State education officials will hire 24 reading coaches and coordinators for the coming school year, falling far short of their goal of 75.

Education

3 School Districts to Be Returned to Local Control

Three Mississippi school districts are poised to be returned to local control over the next year.

State

New Blues Trial Marker in Ruleville

Ruleville's "Greasy Street" will receive a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

Economy

Miss. Jobless Rate Dips as Payrolls Keep Climbing

Mississippi's unemployment rate dropped slightly to 9 percent in June, as fewer people looked for work.