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PEER Questions Grading System for Public Schools

A legislative oversight group is questioning the way Mississippi grades its public schools even as the state moves forward with plans to take control of schools considered failing.

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Brittany Noble-Jones

Brittany Noble-Jones made her debut as WJTV's new morning show anchor Monday, Aug. 10, joining "News Channel 12 This Morning" co-anchor Andrew Harrison.

Crime

Feds Charge Madison, Carthage Men in Epps Bribery Scandal

Two more men have been charged with paying bribes and kickbacks to former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps in exchange for contracts.

Education

Report Finds School Ratings Flawed, Superintendent Disagrees

A legislative watchdog committee is questioning how Mississippi grades its public school districts and individual schools

State

Court Upholds Student's Suspension for Posting Rap Song

A federal court on Thursday upheld a Mississippi high school student's suspension for posting a song online criticizing two coaches, rejecting the student's argument that he was exercising his right …

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JPS Revamps Hiring Practices to Slash Teacher Vacancies

As of Aug. 19, there are only about 22 teacher vacancies among JPS' 60 schools, Superintendent Cedrick Gray told the Jackson City Council during a presentation of the district's budget …

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Jarius Moore

The Jackson State University Tigers turned to highly touted sophomore Jarius Moore to lead the ground game last season.

World

Rival Koreas Trade Artillery Fire at Border Over Broadcasts

South Korea fired dozens of shells Thursday at rival North Korea after the North lobbed several rounds across the world's most heavily armed border and threatened to take further action …

National

Prosecutor: Ex-Subway Pitchman Paid Kids for Sex on NY Trips

Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle capitalized on his business trips to New York City to arrange trysts with minors in luxury hotels, federal prosecutors said in charging the Indiana man …

National

Protests in St. Louis After Police Shooting of Suspect, 18

Officers arrested at least nine people and deployed tear gas amid protests in St. Louis over the death of a black 18-year-old who was fatally shot by police after he …

National

Report on Iran Side Deal Angers GOP, House Dems Claims Votes

Republican opposition to President Barack Obama's nuclear deal is flaring over revelations of a secret side agreement involving Iranian inspections.

State

Oxford, Greenwood Removing Miss. Flag from City Property

Oxford and Greenwood have become the latest cities to stop flying the Mississippi flag because it contains a Confederate battle emblem.

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Journal from Jackson: Will Kids Win State's School-Funding Fight?

Fixing education in a state like Mississippi doesn't happen without a lot of kicking and screaming, even when there is nowhere to go but up.

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The JFP 2015 College Football Preview

Folks in Mississippi will be talking about the 2014-2015 college football season for years to come. Last season was nearly dream-like for the state, as the eyes of the college …

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2015 Games to Watch

If you could do nothing but travel the state each weekend to watch football, which games would you go see? I have spent weeks looking at schedules to tell you …

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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: The Smalls

Last season, Alcorn State did something it hadn't done since Steve McNair graced the cover of Sports Illustrated: It won a SWAC football championship. The Braves continued their flight up …

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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: Jackson State University

Jackson, Chang and Ivy are back this season for the Tigers, and all three have a year's worth of experience under their belts.

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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of Southern Mississippi

Southern Miss Head Coach Todd Monken will have a nice core returning on offense this season. The Golden Eagles return most of their offensive line, and junior quarterback Nick Mullens …

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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: University of Mississippi

The Rebels reeled off seven straight wins and reached No. 3 in the polls last season. The team beat Boise State University to start, though the Broncos went on to …

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JFP 2015 College Football Preview: Mississippi State University

Last season turned out to be a perfect storm for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs had a great mix of returning players, a favorable schedule and opponents with more questions than …