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Curtis Flowers Defense Team Receives Human Rights Award

The Curtis Flowers defense team, which includes the George C. Cochran Innocence Project at the University of Mississippi, won the 2020 Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award, The Southern Center for …

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Health Care Fraud Trial: Doctor Acquitted on 7 of 8 Counts

Mississippi doctor Gregory Auzenne has been acquitted on seven of eight counts against him in what prosecutors said was about $18 million in health care fraud involving expensive prescription pain …

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Attorney Confirmed as Federal Judge in South Mississippi

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed a 37-year-old attorney who has been involved in Republican politics as a new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi.

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Ladavius Draine

Ladavius Draine added his name to the University of Southern Mississippi record books when he scored 21 points against Loyola University New Orleans, becoming the 38th player in USM history …

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Mississippi Eases Some Education Mandates Amid Pandemic

Because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Mississippi third graders and high school students will still take state-mandated exams this semester but will not be penalized for poor performance.

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Walmart Taking Vaccine Appointments in Jackson, MSDH Releases Map of Shot Options

Partnering with the Jackson Housing Authority and low-income housing company Wishrock, Walmart is administering Pfizer vaccines free of charge at the Golden Key EnVision Center at 3450 Albermarle Road.

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Mississippi Governor Praises Teachers as He Signs Pay Raise Bill

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill authorizing a $1,000 pay raise for most teachers, and lawmakers worked to adopt final parts of state spending and borrowing plans …

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Christian MacLeod

Left-handed pitcher Christian MacLeod took the mound in the series opener for MSU. MacLeod pitched a nearly perfect game for the Bulldogs in six innings of work.

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EPA: Jackson Water Safe to Drink, Despite System Problems

Environmental Protection Agency officials said fixing Jackson's water system will take years and cost millions of dollars, but for now, it's OK for people to drink the water.

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Amerigroup Establishes $100,000 Rural Health Scholarship for University of Mississippi Students Pursuing Nursing Degrees

A $100,000 donation from Amerigroup to the University of Mississippi Foundation has established a new scholarship fund to support University of Mississippi Medical Center students who are pursuing nurse practitioner …

Sports

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Pro baseball, Mobile at Mississippi (7 p.m., Pearl, 930 AM): The M-Braves conclude their series with the BayBears.

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The Turkey (Egg) Bowl

Mississippi State and Ole Miss get together for their annual hatefest on Thursday night. Beware, this Egg Bowl might give you indigestion.

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Hoops City

The Jackson Rage won't have to leave home for the playoffs, a luxury for both the team and its fans. The WBA will hold its first championship weekend at Jackson …

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Junior college basketball, Gulf Coast at Hinds (6 p.m., women; 7:30 p.m., men; Utica): The Eagles entertain the Bulldogs in a juco double dip.

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Kobe's (First) Day In Court

NBA superstar sexual predator Kobe Bryant gets his first day in court on Wednesday at around 5 p.m. CDT. Pick just about any channel, almost all of them will be …

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The Best In Sports In 7 Days

College baseball, Alcorn State vs. Southern (10 a.m., Pearl) and Miss. Valley State vs. Texas Southern (6 p.m., Pearl): Good luck to JSU in the SWAC Tournament at Trustmark Park. …

Economy

Bryant: Session Coming for Auto Corridor Project

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that he will call lawmakers into special session to deal with an economic development project in what he calls the state's auto corridor.

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Do Better, Jackson

When I became a feminist activist and a visible advocate for a woman's right to choose, I knew that I might lose a few friends in the process. Abortion has …

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The Slate

The biggest sports story last week was NBA player Jason Collins' announcement that he is gay in an article in Sports Illustrated article. Collins appeared in 38 NBA games last …