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Civil rights history course bill headed to Miss. governor

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislation to allow Mississippi public schools to teach a course in civil rights history ... Read more

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Florence man convicted of murder, gets life sentence

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Florence man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of ... Read more

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Jackson abortion clinic awaits word on license

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s only abortion clinic is awaiting word from the state Department of Health on ... Read more

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PHOTO: CHEERING THEM ON

Gale Ruffin, mother of Lucy Ruffin, dances and cheers for the Southeast Lauderdale Lady Tigers during the fourth ... Read more

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Lady Wildcats hold off Murrah

JACKSON — The Meridian High School girls’ basketball program has suffered some excruciating losses here at the Mississippi ... Read more

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From French fries to fuel, grease powers cars

AMORY, Miss. (AP) — Most drivers fuel their vehicles with gasoline. Robert Tomey powers his with French fry ... Read more

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Kobe ruins Hornets return to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — It was, quite simply, the night New Orleans Hornets faithful had been waiting for ever ... Read more

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Southeast sets stage for rematch

JACKSON — After signing with Arkansas last week, 6-foot-4 Ashley Wilson of Byhalia got plenty of hype heading ... Read more

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City awaits state funding for North Hills project

Meridian Mayor John Robert Smith Wednesday said work to widen and repave North Hills Street could begin by ... Read more

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Okatibbee Lake: Boat ramp and beach passes on sale

Although still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, Okatibbee Lake is gearing up for what officials describe as “a busy ... Read more