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Alabama Chief Justice's Ouster Over Gay Marriage Weighed

A hearing on judicial misconduct charges against Alabama's suspended chief justice began before a packed house Monday after Roy Moore entered to the applause of supporters in the courtroom where …

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Stokes to Propose Siemens Lawsuit, 1-Percent Appointees Head to Council

Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes has placed an order "authorizing legal action against Siemens Industry Inc. (Building Technologies Division) for violations of its performance contractual agreement with the City of …

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State Auditor Recovers $1.9 Million, But Not Epps Scandal Cash

State Auditor Stacey Pickering and his office has recovered $1.93 million in fiscal-year 2016, a higher number than the State recouped in fiscal-years 2014 and 2015. The new exceptions report …

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Lynn Fitch

Under the pavilion at the Neshoba County Fair last month, politicians touted their achievements as always. But there were very few in the way of new proposals. Except for state …

National

Poll: Young Americans Fear US, Foreign-Inspired Extremists

The threat of violence by people inspired by foreign extremists invokes fear in a majority of young Americans across racial groups. But for young people of color, particularly African-Americans, that …

Civil Rights

Family of Muslim Teen Arrested Over Clock Files Lawsuit

The family of a Muslim boy who was arrested after bringing a homemade clock to school has sued Texas school officials, saying they violated the 14-year-old boy's civil rights.

Civil Rights

Nevada Mourns Loss of 1st Black Woman to Earn College Degree

Nevada's two major universities are mourning the loss of the first black woman to earn a college degree in the state at a time when most of the nation was …

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FBI Agent: Police Abuse, Modern Slavery, Corruption Still Priorities

Jeffery Artis, special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, spoke to a small gathering at the former Koinonia Coffee House today about the role the department played in the …

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Lawmakers Recognized for Passing Juvenile Licensing Act

Rep. Deborah Dixon, D-Raymond, was named a "Most Distinguished Legislator for Juvenile Justice Causes" on Thursday at the 40th Justice for all Youth symposium in Biloxi.

Business

Auditor: All but $3.6M of $377M in Kemper Refunds Complete

All but $3.6 million of $377 million in rate refunds related to Mississippi Power Co.'s Kemper County plant are back in the hands of customers, auditors say.

National

US Approves GMO Mosquito Test, but No Release Imminent

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is giving final approval for a field trial releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys.

National

Trump Acknowledges That Footage He Saw Was Not From Iran

Donald Trump is making a rare admission he was wrong — in claiming he saw a video of a U.S. cash payment going to Iran.

World

Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Highlights Brazil, Environment

There's nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe — and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and …

Crime

DC-Area Mayor Faces Drug Charges After Meth-for-Sex Sting

A northern Virginia mayor was facing drug charges Friday after his arrest in a meth-for-sex sting, police said.

National

Poll: Most Young Whites Think Clinton Broke Law

Young Americans are divided over Hillary Clinton's handling of her email account while she was secretary of state, with most young whites saying she intentionally broke the law and young …

World

X-Ray Uncovers Hidden Portrait Beneath Famed Degas Painting

A powerful X-ray technique has unveiled a hidden portrait beneath a famed painting by French impressionist artist Edgar Degas, helping solve a mystery that has stumped the art world for …

Health Care

Mississippi OKs Rate Jump for 1 of 2 'Obamacare' Insurers

Mississippi's insurance commissioner has approved a rate increase of 43 percent, on average, for one of two health insurers selling policies on the health exchange created under the federal health …

Sports

The Slate

This past weekend was the last football-free weekend until Feb. 11, 2017. The games may not count for much later in the year, but preseason football is better than no …

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State Panel Exploring 'Shotgun' Taxes, the 'Amazon' Problem

State leaders' efforts to reform the Mississippi's tax code set sail on Monday as lawmakers came back to Jackson to kick off the tax policy panel and state agency budget …

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Cedrick Gray of JPS Named Superintendent of the Year

The National Association of School Superintendents named Cedrick Gray, who has been JPS superintendent for four years, as one of two 2016 Superintendents of the Year, along with Timothy Purnell, …