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The Spirit of Giving

The holidays are all about giving and showing appreciation for one another, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to show that you care.

World

Obama May Get Chance to End Benghazi PR Disaster

The White House could finally have its chance to close the books on its Benghazi public relations disaster, as key Republicans signal they might not stand in the way of …

National

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

National

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

Health Care

CDC: U.S. Flu Season Starts Early, Could be Bad

Suspected flu cases have jumped in five southern states, and the primary strain tends to make people sicker.

National

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

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Rhonda Blasingame

Rhonda Blasingame got her first sewing machine when she was 8 and began sewing clothing.

World

EU Receives Nobel Peace Prize

The European Union received the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday.

National

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

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The Slate

Tommy Tuberville has jumped ship once more, this time from Texas Tech to Cincinnati. You will never look up the word loyalty and see Tuberville’s picture by it.

Business

Pearl Company Loses Appeal of SOS Sanctions

The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld an order from the secretary of state's office that alleges a Pearl securities firm operated illegally.

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Jackson to Curb Illegal Guns

A Jackson councilman wants to curb the presence of illegal guns with an ordinance requiring gun owners to promptly report lost or stolen guns.

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State Shortchanges Domestic Abuse Shelters

Mississippi domestic-violence shelters have been shortchanged more than previously believed—$1.6 million over the course of four years.

World

Passengers Rescued from Icebound Antarctic Ship

A helicopter rescued all 52 passengers from a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice since Christmas Eve after weather conditions finally cleared enough for the operation Thursday.

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It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mississippi Trade Mart.

Jackblog

Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 5/13

Bon Air Housing Construction Slated to Begin. Mayor Johnson announced the kickoff of new home construction as part of the Bon Air Housing Project Monday. If you drive down Calhoun …

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Sarah Brown

This May, Sarah Brown will be the first in her family to obtain a bachelor's degree.

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Getting Paid or Really Hurt

The National Football League might have found its way to win the concussion lawsuit that more than 4,000 former players have brought against the league.

Sports

The Best In Sports Over The Next 7 Days

College Football, Belhaven at Mississippi College (7 p.m., Clinton, 1240 AM): MC coach Norman Joseph finally gets to face the program he founded.

Feature

[Jacktown] We Are the Street, by Alphonso Mayfield

I want to congratulate Frank Melton on winning the Democratic Party primary on May 3. I wish him and the Republican challenger Rick Whitlow well on the impending general election. …