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Analysis: Random Social Issue Will Rile Miss. Legislators

In a few weeks, the Mississippi Legislature will work itself into a lather about something.

State

Mississippi Flag Debate Tops State News in 2015

Debate over the Confederate battle emblem in the Mississippi state's flag is the top state news story of 2015.

Civil Rights

Ole Miss to Receive Grant for Civil-Rights Discussions

The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced $3.6 million in grants for 21 community-based projects, including one at the University of Mississippi that will bring together scholars, students and …

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Threat of Tornadoes in South; Storm Kills 1 in Arkansas

Storms packing strong winds and heavy rain slammed the nation's mid-section on Wednesday, and officials worried about Christmas yard decorations becoming projectiles in what forecasters called a threat of "multiple …

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Will Werner

Will Werner didn't want to wake up one morning and wonder what would have happened if he kept pursuing the game he loves: basketball.

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Howell Trophy Favorites

Each season, I try to pinpoint the players who might be candidates for the Howell Trophy, which is the award that goes to the best men's basketball player at a …

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2016 Basketball Preview: The Smalls

Last season was a tough and strange one for Alcorn State University. Head coach Luther Riley took a personal leave of absence, leaving assistant coach Shawn Pepp to lead the …

Sports

The Slate

Both Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi play their bowl games in this week's Slate. This will be the first appearance in both bowl games for both …

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JFP 2016 College Basketball Preview

Right now, it looks like a postseason NIT berth might be the best any team does this season. This could be one of the biggest down years in college basketball …

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Bubbles Make Everything Better

I see no reason to relegate Champagne to special occasions. Bubbles make everything better, I say, and can turn any time into an occasion.

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Be Careful What You Ask For

Be careful that you are ready to receive what you are asking, whether for a new job or a new mate. Sometimes we don't need what we want, and often …

City & County

Why Our Bond Rating Is Important

While crime, potholes and boiled-water notices get all the headlines and make for easy punchlines, one of the biggest problems facing the capital city is rarely discussed outside of City …

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State Superintendent: Take Test Results Seriously

Mississippi's second round of testing for third through eighth graders left room for improvement and growth, top state education officials said.

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Jedis, Space Mountain and Love

Yes, I'm a serious person, and I care deeply about injustice and hatred. But the reason that I do is because I love so many things and people and cultures …

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Eddie Young

Flowood resident Eddie Young, the co-director of the Reservoir Youth Basketball and Cheerleading League, has a vision. He wants his league to not only be the best youth basketball league …

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Justin Ransburg: Testing Boundaries

Most of Justin Ransburg's artwork combines illustrations and painting, as well as graphic design and photography.

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Springfield Strips Down

Long before the start of Rick Springfield's sold-out "Stripped Down Tour" show at the Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, excited guests formed a line from the entrance of the Bottleneck Blues …

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1 Percent Tax: A Test for Contractor Reform

Almost two years after voters in Jackson decided to tax themselves an extra 1-percent worth of sales tax on certain goods, heavy machinery will soon be turning dirt and the …

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State Eyes Changes to Guardianship Laws

Desiree Henley knew Mississippi's guardianship and conservatorship laws were outdated, ineffective and likely stripping elderly and disabled citizens of their basic human rights.

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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.