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Thompson at the ‘Hill’

By Daphne Higgins Religion Editor Just as he did in 2000, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson had the members and guests of College Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Jackson clapping in agreement from the message he […]

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Rankin Co. principal, an AOY finalist

By Gail Gettis Guest Writer A Rankin County Middle School Principal is among the finalists for the 2012 Mississippi Administrator of the Year Award With his characteristic infectious smile, the principal of Rankin County Middle […]

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Stewart honored as AMAC Hall of Famer

By Gail M. Brown Editor The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) Board of Commissioners’ is pleased to announce the induction of Commissioner Dr. Sylvia Y. Stewart into the prestigious Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AMAC) Hall […]

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State counting how many lack ID under voting bill

JACKSON – (AP) Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he’s trying to determine how many Mississippians lack the type of photo identification that might eventually be required for voting. The Republican-controlled Legislature voted earlier this […]

Entertainment

Writer Erica Kennedy found dead in home

From The New York Times MIAMI, Fla. – Erica Kennedy, a music writer turned novelist who came to wide attention in 2004 with the publication of her first novel, “Bling,” a satirical roman à clef about […]