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Hillary Clinton boosts Obama; next up, Bill

August 29, 2008 Online Editor 0

DENVER – Hillary Rodham Clinton closed the book on her 2008 presidential bid with an emphatic plea for the party to unite behind Barack Obama. Now the Democratic convention spotlight turns to her husband, as […]

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Obama accepts DNC’s presidential nomination

August 29, 2008 By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Writer948 AM EDT August 29 2008 0

DENVER (AP) — Fresh off his historic nominating convention, Democrat Barack Obama embarked on a crucial stage of his campaign for the White House on Friday as Republican John McCain sought to upstage his rival […]

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A hurricane again, Gustav plows toward Caymans

August 29, 2008 Online Editor 0

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Gustav became a hurricane again on Friday as it plowed toward Cayman Islands resorts, the start of a buildup that could take it to the U.S. Gulf Coast as a […]

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Obama campaign dismisses concerns over Clinton holdouts as convention opens in Denver

August 26, 2008 By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated PressLast update August 25 2008 - 715 AM 0

DENVER – Barack Obama’s campaign dismissed concerns about the impact of die-hard supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton on the choreographed show of unity Democrats were opening Monday at their nominating convention. Opening night at the […]

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Bond project contractor expects school additions completed ahead of schedule

August 26, 2008 Online Editor 0

Socrates Garrett, program executive with Jacobs/Preferred Management Group, said he does not foresee any problems in completing the additional classrooms to Marshall and Wilkins elementary schools as scheduled. In fact, he said: “I spoke with […]

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Michelle Obama shows her husband’s personal side

August 26, 2008 Online Editor 0

DENVER – Michelle Obama declared “I love this country” Monday as she sought to reassure the nation that she and her husband Barack share Americans’ bedrock values and belief in a dream of a better […]

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JPS School Board selects new school head

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Special to The Mississippi Link The Board of Trustees of Jackson Public Schools has selected Dr. Lonnie J. Edwards, Education Program Specialist with the Georgia Department of Education, to serve as the district’s next superintendent, […]

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Thousands pay respects to comedy king Bernie Mac

August 18, 2008 Online Editor 0

CHICAGO (AP) — Fans, friends and fellow celebrities descended on the House of Hope megachurch to bid their farewells to a man who never forgot his humble Chicago roots, commedian Bernie Mac. Hundreds of mourners […]

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