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Mississippi Folks

This morning's historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the majority of President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act means that millions of Mississippians will continue to enjoy …

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Madison Ark is Homeless

The city of Madison recently failed to renew the lease of the Madison Ark animal shelter.

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Obamacare Ruling 'Imperfect'

Mississippians might not want to celebrate this morning's U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming President Barack Obama's health-care law just yet.

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Mississippi Reacts to 'Obamacare' Ruling

Mississippians reacted promptly to the Supreme Court's ruling on "Obamacare." Some weren't pleased.

Business

State on Shaky Financial Footing

It's a good thing Mississippians owe less in student loan debt than the national average because ours is one of two states where personal income is shrinking.

City & County

Heat Risk to Seniors and Disabled: How to Help

The city is performing wellness checks on seniors and the disabled during the current heatwave.

Fireworks + Drought = Danger

Here are Insurance Commission Mike Chaney's tip avoiding fireworks disasters this year.

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It's the Weekend!

This Saturday the play "It's Time to Take Out the Trash" is at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. 2010 "Sunday Best" winner Le'Andria Johnson performs.

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Wolf of the Day: Sunset

Sunset, one of two red wolves at the Jackson Zoo, has died.

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JPD Ups Non-English Skills

The Jackson Police Department is taking steps to improve communications and relationships with non-English-speaking residents in the city.

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Nissan Jobs Cost Millions

Central Mississippi is getting 1,000 badly needed jobs, but taxpayers are paying a hefty price for them.

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The Charms of Akami Graham

Akami Graham is a princess of R&B. She performs tonight at Hal & Mal's.

Politics

Student Loan-Highway Bill Passes Congress

The federal transportation bill is ready for President Barack Obama's signature. The U.S. Senate passed the $120-billion package 74-19 on June 29. The House had previously approved the measure 373-52.

State Government

Just In: State Not Responding Well to Child Abuse, Neglect

A children's advocacy organization says state officials are not responding to reports of child abuse and neglect in a timely or effective fashion.

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Expecting Gifts

A huge debate is raging within my inner circle. We're usually at odds about where to eat out or whose turn it is to drive, but the latest argument is …

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GOOD Winter 2011

Technology is a powerful force that is ever changing and evolving. The way we interact with technology can determine the future for our community and society as a whole. If …

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Soft Drinks and Soft Bellies

Mississippi Department of Education board members last month voted to forgo a school vending policy banning all soft drinks—even diet versions—in favor of a national plan devised by the Alliance …

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Guess Who's Coming To Jackson

Gordon Baum, the chief executive officer of the Council of Conservative Citizens, can tell a good story.

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Power Plays

Back in 2001, drivers heading down Highway 220 on cold weekday mornings could see plumes of heat billowing out of the exhaust towers of KGen's Jackson power plant on Beasley …

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Seeking Perfection

Six shirtless men bolt onto the stage with fierce precision and boyish grins. They dance to a Prince tune, one leaping as high as the top of a door, another …