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Students part of solution in dropout prevention

WLBT - News

For students like Callaway High School senior Daryl Jones, Tuesday morning was more than just about a few hours away from school. »

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5 cable board members resign over agreement

KNOE Local News

Several longtime members of the Hattiesburg Cable Advisory Board have resigned over a new franchise agreement with Comcast Cable that one board member has called a "detriment to citizens." »

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Clergyman signs new book today, telling story of transformation

Journey To Justice

For Bill McAtee, it all seemed routine. In May 1964, he became pastor of the Columbia Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Miss. His father had also been a minister, and he was a fourth generation Mississippian. Stepping into that new position, however, pr... »

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Person of the Day: Melody Musgrove

Jackson Free PressBreaking News

By Elizabeth Waibel Nov. 3, 2011 It's a rainy day at Callaway High School. Tell-tale water stains spread in brown patches on the ceiling, and tiles bulge under the weight of water from the leaky roof. Custodians have stacked boxes of replacement ceilin... »

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Federal education official to tour JPS school

Clarion Ledger

Melody Musgrove, director of the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs, will tour Callaway High School on Thursday to promote the American Jobs Act. »

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Latest Blog Posts in Detail

NorthSide Sun - Jackson’s roads are falling apart

Yall Politics

Jackson’s roads are falling apart The city has little money to fix them. And the state seems willing to let them rot. One-hundred and fifty miles of roadway in the capital city are in desperate need of repaving, including 30 miles on the Northside. But... »

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Roger Davis claims Graham had him arrested at poll

Jackson Jambalaya

The Northside Sun reported Roger Davis was arrested at a precinct he supervised after Supervisor and former opponent Robert Graham showed up accompanied by a Hinds County Deputy:"A poll worker ended up in a squad car after trying to enforce election la... »

Come Get Your Story Time Fix by Anna

Lemuria Bookstore Blog

Saturday mornings at Lemuria Books have a new activity to boast of! Story time at Lemuria is back up and running, and we encourage children (and parents) to come hear a story and participate in a fun craft Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. This past Satu... »

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Mississippi’s 100 Greatest Football Players of All Time: An Introduction by Lemuria

Lemuria Bookstore Blog

A Guest Post by Editor Neil White In the fall of 1970, I sat in my fourth-grade Sunday school class. Our teacher, Mrs. Hemphill, posed a question to the class of three girls and three boys. “Who is your hero?” she asked. The girls in the class mentione... »

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Lee Paris suspended by FINRA

Jackson Jambalaya

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) imposed a $10,000 fine on local investment guru Leroy Paris, II and suspended him from working under his own supervision for six months. Mr. Paris agreed to the sanctions. FINRA is the leading indepen... »

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