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Bennie Thompson Announces Support for Hillary Clinton

Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi told The Associated Press he has known Clinton since the 1980s, when he was a Hinds County supervisor and she was an attorney in Arkansas. …

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Mississippi State Plans Memorial for Athlete and Father Killed in Wreck

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State will host a memorial service on Thursday in honor of a father and son who both played for the Bulldogs and were killed in …

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University of Missouri President Resigns

The president of the University of Missouri system resigned Monday with the football team and others on campus in open revolt over what they saw as his indifference to racial …

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Northwest Rankin High School Complies with Humanist Group, Avoids Lawsuit

Northwest Rankin High School is out of legal trouble after several weeks of back-and-forth with the American Humanist Association.

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Mizzou Football Players Join Protest Over Campus Racism

Student protests over racial incidents on the University of Missouri campus escalated dramatically over the weekend when at least 30 black football players announced they will not participate in team …

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Waggoner Sentencing Delayed in Prison Contract Bribery Case

Sentencing has been indefinitely delayed for a Carthage man who pleaded guilty to bribing former Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps.

Education

Mississippi Proficiency Levels Dip, as Expected, on New Test

State Superintendent Carey Wright said standards on Mississippi's old tests were too low.

Politics

Party Switcher Moves GOP Closer to Supermajority in Legislature

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republicans are closer to having a three-fifths majority of 74 votes in the Mississippi House because a newly re-elected Democrat is switching parties.

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Mississippi State v Missouri To Take Place on National Stage

Led by prolific quarterback Dak Prescott, the Bulldogs could give Missouri (4-4, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) its biggest test of the season. Mississippi State is averaging 35.1 points and has topped …

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State Flag Continues to Fly at MSU

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — While he supports removing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum said it will continue to fly on …

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Conerly Trophy Hopefuls, Part Two

About a quarter of the college football season is left, and most teams are down to their final few games as this week's prepare to kickoff.

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Best of Jackson 2016 Nomination Ballet

Best of Jackson voting is divided into two stages—a nominations ballot and a final ballot!

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A Family Tradition

While New Orleans may be nearly three hours away, it's easy to find Cajun dishes reminiscent of the ones you'd find in the Crescent City at Drago's Seafood Restaurant in …

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First Comes Love

Lakeisha Marie Stewart (then Lakeisha Marie Alexander) wanted a wedding that would be completely her own.

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The JFP Quick Take: Election 2015

If you woke up this morning feeling like today was just another day, it's because voters largely voted to preserve the status quo on Election Day.

City & County

The Next 12 Months Are Critical for Jackson

One election is behind us, but several others are on the horizon.

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You Know the Routine

Rev. Cletus: "This is your car-sales pastor broadcasting live from WGSR, Ghetto Science Radio, your friend at the end of the FM dial."

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The 1-Percent Tax Spending Snag

Jackson City Council members and citizens are growing impatient with the slow rate of progress and administrative morass as the capital city continues to collect funds for infrastructure improvements.

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All Statewide Incumbents Re-Elected With Ease

For the first time in a single year, Mississippi voters have re-elected all eight statewide officials.

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After Same-Sex Marriage Victory, A Stall on LGBT Divorces in State

Lauren Beth Czekala-Chatham cannot put her past behind her, because a court won't let her.