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Neighborhood Pizza

The Pizza Shack knows what its customers want: thinner crust, two layers of cheese and an avalanche of toppings pushed to the crust's brim.

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‘Hand-in-hand’: Poverty + Education Keep State in Last Place

The problem with Mississippi coming in last place in the Kids Count child well-being survey is largely that perception has a big impact on the children experiencing poverty or a …

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Stop Blaming Families for Education Shortfalls

When we discuss issues of achievement within education, particularly revolving around Jackson Public Schools, I see the same horrifying instance play out over and over again.

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David Watkins, JRA Spar Over Farish Settlement Terms

David Watkins said he wants "fair compensation" in exchange for dropping the legal challenges that are holding up the development of historic Farish Street.

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Deborah Hunter

In 2010, Deborah Hunter walked into her new home in Terry, and her beautiful kitchen instantly inspired her. Hunter uttered one simple prayer: "Lord, please teach me how to cook."

National

Kerry at House Hearing: Nothing in Iran Deal Built on Trust

Secretary of State John Kerry pitched the administration's controversial nuclear deal with Iran before a skeptical House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, pushing back against the allegation it would ease …

National

Obama: Africa Must Create Jobs for its Next Generation

Closing a historic visit to Africa, President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged the continent's leaders to prioritize creating jobs and opportunity for the next generation of young people or risk …

Crime

NY Prison Worker Pleads Guilty in Escape of 2 Killers

A northern New York prison worker pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling hacksaw blades in frozen hamburger meat to two killers who later broke out and spent more than two weeks …

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Family Spokesman: Rexdale Henry's Fines Shouldn't Have Led to Death

John Steele, a spokesman for the family of Rexdale Henry, who was found dead inside the Neshoba County Jail on July 14, said the family is awaiting the results of …

National

Malaysia, Cuba Taken Off US Human Trafficking Blacklist

The State Department on Monday took Malaysia and Cuba off its blacklist of countries failing to combat modern-day slavery, leaving the U.S. open to criticism that politics is swaying the …

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Santore Bracey

Santore Bracey, Democratic challenger for Hinds County Tax Collector

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Jarvis Dortch

Jarvis Dortch, candidate for House District 66

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Sam Begley

Sam Begley, Democratic candidate for House District 70

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George Welch

George Welch, Democratic candidate for Hinds County Board of Supervisors District 5

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Chris Bell

Chris Bell, Democratic candidate for House District 65

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Arqullus Coleman

Arqullus Coleman, Democratic candidate for House District 65

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David Blount

David Blount, Democratic incumbent, Senate District 29

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Machelle Shelby Kyles

Machelle Shelby Kyles, Democratic Challenger for House District 63

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David McRae

Republican, Challenger for Mississippi State Treasurer

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Theater Gunman's Family Called Him Mentally Ill, Violent

The family of the man who killed two people and wounded nine others before killing himself at a crowded showing of "Trainwreck" showing said he was mentally ill and so …