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Memorial Services for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba announced

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR THE HONORABLE MAYOR CHOKWE LUMUMBA The Mississippi Link Newswire: a City of Jackson press release The Honorable Chokwe Lumumba, Mayor of the City of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Mayor […]

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Parents push for Mississippi special education vouchers

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Parents who want Mississippi lawmakers to approve special education vouchers are adding their voices in support. House and Senate lawmakers held a hearing Tuesday to showcase the proposals. Natalie Gunnels of […]

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First-term Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba dies at 66

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, a prominent attorney and former human rights activist who persuaded local voters into accepting a sales tax to fix crumbling roads and infrastructure in Mississippi’s capital city, […]

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Breaking News: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is dead

By Lonnie Ross Online Editor Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, 66, has died according to a WAPT report, confirmed by the Hinds County coroner. has confirmed Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has died. The Hinds County coroner just […]

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State Board of Education OKs Common Core courses

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi’s Board of Education approved new Common Core-aligned English and math courses Friday, but not before some board members objected, saying they believe teachers and students need another year to prepare. […]