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Kevin J. Williams

Kevin Williams explores the relationship with the black community in the documentary "Fear of a Black Republican."

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SCOTUS Creates Buzz in Mississippi

As with many U.S. Supreme Court rulings, there was a little something for everyone in yesterday's ruling on Arizona's tough anti-immigration law.

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Appeals Court Tosses David Archie Conviction

The Mississippi Court of Appeals threw out the convictions of David Archie and a dozen other people who were arrested at a March 2008 protest in Canton.

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SCOTUS Rules on Ariz. Immigration Law

The ongoing controversy around Arizona's controversial immigration law culminated today in a U.S. Supreme Court ruling handed down this morning.

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PSC Could Delay Kemper

Friday's decision from the Mississippi Public Service Commission on Mississippi Power's request to raise electric rates could severely hamper the project.

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New Abortion Regs Issued

On the same day that a federal judge heard arguments in the ongoing controversy over a new law aimed at abortion doctors, the Mississippi State Department of Health quietly rolled …

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'Crucial' Win for Clinic

Federal Judge Dan Jordan handed down a ruling moments delivering "crucial temporary protection" to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, the state's only abortion clinic

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A Mississippi Tea Party Chat

Janis Lane, president of the Central Mississippi Tea Party, said conservatives want America to return to its roots of "limited government, free markets and fiscal responsibility."

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Beer Law Changes July 1

With the stroke of his pen on April 9, Gov. Phil Bryant approved one of the most popular measures in recent history—the craft-beer bill.

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'No Ill Will, But We're Suing'

Mississippi's sole abortion provider is taking its fight against a new state law that endangers its existence to court.

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.

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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.

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.

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Dr. Rodney Washington

Dr. Rodney Washington believes there is a shortage of positive mentors for young black men.

Capitol

DOJ: Miss. Voting Maps OK

The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the Mississippi's legislative redistricting plans.

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Calhoun Wants Action at Juvenile Center

A Hinds County supervisor wants know what's being done to fix problems at the Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center.

Capitol

AG Returns $35 Million to State

The state's coffers are getting a $35 million bump.

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Marquis 'Keke' Lowe

When Marquis 'Keke' Lowe entered sixth grade he became involved with the Algebra Project, a program that Mississippi Freedom Summer leader Bob Moses founded that evolved into the Young People's …

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Family Ties: Earle S. Banks Sr.

Earle S. Banks Sr. counts his two decades of legislative experience as a top qualification to serve on the Mississippi State Supreme Court.

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The Changing Faces of Jackson

When Shawna Davie came to the capital city from St. Louis to attend Jackson State University, like many college students, she didn't know what she'd do with her life.

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