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Syria's Kurds Declare De-Facto Federal Region in North

Syria's Kurds on Thursday declared a de-facto federal region in Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria, drawing sharp condemnation from both the Damascus government and its opponents who decried the unilateral …

National

Cranking Up Pressure, Garland Ready for First Senate Visits

President Barack Obama's choice for the Supreme Court commenced courtesy calls with senators Thursday as Democrats began the next phase of their drive to put unbearable election-year pressure on Republicans …

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New Madison Airport Push Potential 'Threat,' Jackson Airport Still in Committee

A new report from the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority reveals a years-long discussion about a Madison County commercial airport, as a bill focusing on the "takeover" of the Jackson Municipal …

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Clergy, Bomgar Call for End to Mass Incarceration, Private-Prison Reform

Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, stood with an interdenominational Christian group of clergy Wednesday at the Capitol, saying that mass incarceration serves none of his beliefs as either a Christian or …

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Erick Dampier

Today marks the first day of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but viewers won’t find any teams from our state in the Big Dance. That wasn’t the case 20 …

LGBT

St. Patrick's Parade Kicks Off in NYC, Gay Groups Included

The nation's largest St. Patrick's Day parade kicked off Thursday in New York City, and for the first time in decades, gay activists are not decrying it as an exercise …

National

SeaWorld to Stop Breeding Orcas, Making Them Perform Tricks

Finally bowing to years of public pressure, SeaWorld announced Thursday that it will immediately stop breeding killer whales and making them perform crowd-pleasing tricks at its theme parks.

Media

SUNSHINE WEEK: Amid Push for Transparency, Few Colleges Reveal Investments

Colleges and universities are under growing pressure from Congress and campus activists to reveal financial investments made through their endowments, but most institutions are standing firm against the idea.

National

Lawmaker: Michigan Governor Responsible for Flint Crisis

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is responsible for lead contamination in Flint, Michigan's water supply, and would likely face criminal charges if he were running a business, a Democratic lawmaker said …

LGBT

Survey: More Acceptance of Social Changes, Except Divorce

Americans are more accepting of gay relationships and couples living together before marriage—but they've grown less comfortable with divorce, a new survey shows.

Politics

Mississippi Senators Preserve Chance for Road Funding

Opponents are still heaping scorn on an empty vessel of a transportation funding package, but the bill remained alive Wednesday after the Mississippi Senate passed it 34-13.

Business

Senate Seeks to End Possible Subsidy for 3 Mississippi Malls, Including Costco Help in Ridgeland

Some lawmakers want to kill a Mississippi program that subsidizes shopping centers.

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City to Begin $9 Million Operation Orange Cone Street Repairs—But Which Roads?

The Operation Orange Cone committee has given the go-ahead to begin work on several of the city’s most worn-down streets. However, it is still unclear which streets the work is …

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Making Sense in March Madness

While no college or university from the state of Mississippi made the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, it still could offer one of the craziest years for March Madness in …

Sports

The Slate

The University of Mississippi didn't get an invite to the NCAA or NIT Tournament this season.

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More Mississippi Sound

While our state's status as "the birthplace of American music" certainly sounds impressive, it doesn't say much about where Mississippi music is today.

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The Mind of David Liebe Hart

Los Angeles-based entertainer David Liebe Hart mesmerized thousands of viewers through his performances on Adult Swim's "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!"

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Doing Juvenile Detention Right ... Finally

After a long fight against oppressive juvenile-justice policies and negligent practices in Mississippi, 2012 was a watershed year for juvenile rights in Mississippi.

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City Roundup: Local Control for ’Hoods, Crime’s Root Causes, Taxi Wars

In its third annual attempt, the Jackson City Council worked to approve a resolution to support a private, local fund resource for neighborhood associations to address their local issues, like …

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Side-by-Side Donations: Key Players in Jackson Airport ‘Takeover’ Debate

Sen. Josh Harkins, R-Flowood, and Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson—airport "takeover" adversaries—both received campaign donations from several of the same PACs and businesses.