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Here’s to the Ballet

It's been five years since the Oscar gauntlet of Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan," but I've nonetheless remained a bit fascinated with the world of ballet and dancers.

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Darryan Ragsdale

Until last Saturday's SWAC Football Championship Game, Alcorn State University running back Darryan Ragsdale might have been the best under-the-radar football player at a Mississippi college or university.

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Will Werner

Will Werner didn't want to wake up one morning and wonder what would have happened if he kept pursuing the game he loves: basketball.

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Brandon Presley

With a second Democrat coming onto the Mississippi Public Service Commission, Northern District Commissioner Brandon Presley will likely take center stage at the utility regulatory agency.

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Advocates: Man’s Death Affirms Need for ADA Lawsuit

Around 9 p.m. on Christmas, near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Prentiss Street, a car struck 49-year-old Timothy Ward, who was riding his wheelchair in the street. He later …

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Cody Core

The East-West Shrine Game will be a chance for former University of Mississippi wide receiver Cody Core to raise his draft stock.

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School Choice Week Rally Kicks Off at Capitol

With dozens of children bundled in primary color-coded uniforms and matching yellow scarves, the second floor of the Capitol looked like a scene from Hogwarts Tuesday morning as students, educators, …

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PyInfamous: Sharing the Struggle

At a time when racial, social, and economic tensions seem to be at an all-time high, Jackson-based hip-hop artist Jason Thompson, who performs as PyInfamous, wants to offer a slightly …

City & County

Legislature Could Subsidize Hinds County Megasite in Days

Mississippi could be days away from landing a major industrial project, as pieces of the recruitment effort including special utility rates and incentive legislation are moving forward.

World

After Criticism, Brazil Transferring Zika Samples to US

Brazilian officials say they're sending a set of samples related to the Zika outbreak to the United States, a move which follows complaints that the country was hoarding disease data …

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Creative Date Nights

Surprise your Valentine with a different date night than the usual. Take a walk on the wild side and remember: Food is always a winning option.

National

Obama: Will Name Indisputably Qualified Nominee for Court

President Barack Obama said Tuesday he would nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court who is "indisputably" qualified. He called on the staunch Republican opposition in …

Civil Rights

ACLU, Other Groups Sue Police Over Baton Rouge Protests

Civil rights groups and activists sued Baton Rouge law enforcement agencies over their treatment of protesters rallying against the police shooting death of a black man, saying officers used excessive …

National

DNC Steps Off in Philadelphia With Huge Protests, High Temps

The Democratic National Convention gets underway Monday in Philadelphia with much bigger demonstrations than the Republican convention and much higher temperatures as the region copes with an oppressive heat wave.

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JPS Dads Make the Million Father March

Early this morning, a handful of bright-faced elementary-school students and their tired but happy-looking dads participated in the Million Father March from Jackson Public Schools' Enoch building to Poindexter Elementary …

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Study: 'Glaring Inequality' in Juvenile-Justice System Fines and Fees

The juvenile-justice system can pose financial burdens on youth depending on their economic background and the color of their skin. A new study, conducted by the Juvenile Law Center, found …

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Mississippi Charter Board Rejects Plan for 3 Jackson Schools

Mississippi's Charter School Authorizer Board Monday rejected an application from an Ohio-based group to open three elementary schools in Jackson, meaning the board will approve no new charter schools this …

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Tim Martin

For Tim Martin, pursuing a career in public education did not always seem a likely career path, but it's one that he says has become a lifelong passion.

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Inspiring Kids to Create

With canvases, brushes, papier mache, bottle caps—and sometimes balloons—the instructor for the city's annual Allison Wells Summer Arts Camp, Cindy Presley, focuses on creating pieces that inspire participants to create …

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'Worldwide Celebrity' Lumumba Gets Personal in Live Podcast Interview

Beau York introduced Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the Democratic nominee for Jackson mayor, as a "worldwide celebrity," setting the tone for an entertaining interview last night in downtown Jackson.