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Study: 'Glaring Inequality' in Juvenile-Justice System Fines and Fees

The juvenile-justice system can pose financial burdens on youth depending on their economic background and the color of their skin. A new study, conducted by the Juvenile Law Center, found …

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City Announces Water Bill Payment Plan

The City of Jackson is offering a payment plan to those that wish to chip away at water bills that Mayor Tony Yarber referred to as “monstrous.”

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Ritzy Rags, Brow Bar By Incense and New Chef at Fratesi's

Last week, Pam Fratesi, owner of Fratesi's restaurant, brought in her son-in-law, Nick Secoy, as the restaurant's new head chef.

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Nick Mullens

Nick Mullens ran for two 1-yard touchdowns—including the go-ahead score late in the third quarter—and passed for two TDs as Southern Miss scored 34 unanswered points to upset Kentucky 44-35 …

Business

City of Jackson Begins Layoffs to Balance Budget

The city of Jackson has laid off 28 employees in preparation of creating a balanced budget.

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Few Law Firms Pitch to Defend Lawsuits Against the City of Jackson

The Jackson City Council heard short, three-minute presentations from local law firms for the contract to represent Jackson in the recently filed discrimination lawsuits.

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Mayor, City Asks for Patience on Sales-Tax Projects Like Potholes

Mayor Tony Yarber kept his comments uncharacteristically short during the Thursday-night public-information session about the 1-percent sales-tax projects, telling a small crowd in Thalia Mara Hall to be patient as …

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Hispanic Teen Stabbed, Crime Down in Precinct 4

Central Mississippi has seen a spate of violent crime against the growing Hispanic and Latino community in recent months, notably the front-yard robbery and murder of Daniel Omar Gomez and …

National

Slain Nuns Being Honored in Funerals in Kentucky, Wisconsin

Two nuns who devoted their lives to helping the needy are being remembered in funerals, a week after they were stabbed to death in their home in a poverty-stricken Mississippi …

Civil Rights

Kaepernick, 49ers Teammate Kneel During National Anthem

While a naval officer sang the first notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dozens of military members unfurled an oversized flag on the football field, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid …

Business

Baptist Hospital Groups in Mississippi and Memphis May Merge

Leaders of two Baptist hospital systems say they're exploring a merger.

National

Florida Braces for 'Life-Threatening' Hurricane Hermine

Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened into a hurricane Thursday and steamed toward Florida's Gulf Coast, where people put up shutters, nailed plywood across store windows and braced for the first hurricane …

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Two Racial Discrimination Lawsuits Filed Against Metro Police

Two lawsuits pending in the Jackson metro area involve racial discrimination, one by a black Madison County officer and another by a white officer against the Jackson Police Department.

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Gov. Bryant Has Problem with Universities Taking Down the State Flag

Gov. Phil Bryant told reporters Tuesday that he is concerned over state universities taking down the state flag, though, mainly due to concerns about following state law.

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Javancy Jones

In the three seasons he has been on the field for JSU, Jones has terrorized opposing offenses.

Health Care

Health Officials Confirm First West Nile Virus Death of 2016

Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirms the death of a Hinds County resident from West Nile virus (WNV), the first WNV human death of 2016.

Health Care

Poll: More Voters Trust Clinton on Health Care

From Medicare to medical costs, more voters trust Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to do a better job on health care issues facing the nation, according to a poll out …

Immigration

10,000 Syrian Refugees Find New Home in US

On Sunday, Nadim Fawzi Jouriyeh participated in a ceremony in Amman, Jordan, to mark the United States hitting its target of taking in 10,000 Syrian refugees in a year-old resettlement …

National

Trump Retreats from Vow to Deport All Living in US Illegally

Donald Trump is retreating from his vow to deport everyone living in the United States illegally, even as he sticks with an aggressive tone on illegal immigration and remains committed …

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Michelle Owens

Gov. Phil Bryant has nominated a Jackson physician to serve on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.