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Beyond Thanksgiving
Church feeds, ministers to homeless every month By Shanderia K. Posey Editor The holidays are an ideal time to help those less fortunate. But for one local church, helping those in need is a monthly […]
Month: November 2015
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Chief offers advice on holiday safety
By Shanderia K. Posey Editor During the holidays, Jackson Police step up surveillance to help citizens feel and stay safe, particularly while shopping. But recent shootings and murders in the capital city may have residents […]
Entertainment
Gospel stars stop in Jackson for praise tour
By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer New Jerusalem Church started the week of Thanksgiving with a rousing performance Sunday in the sanctuary featuring national gospel artists Pastor Charles Perkins, Michelle Williams and Byron Cage. Jackson […]
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Horror: Toddler dies after siblings put her in oven, turn it on
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Child Protective Services says a toddler who died from severe burns was put in an oven by one of her two 3-year-old siblings when the children were left alone in their […]
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Mississippi prison commissaries charge too much, lawyer says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A 12-ounce box of cereal that costs $1.67 for 20 ounces at a discount store will cost an inmate $4.80 in the prison commissary, which is punishment for the families, an […]
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US issues travel warning in wake of terror attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should be alert to the possible travel risks, especially during the holidays, following increased terrorist threats around the world, the State Department warned on Monday. A travel alert, which is to […]
Sports
LSU coach Les Miles sidestepping questions about his future
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Les Miles considers talk about his job security “off limits” right now and he has no interest in retiring. Miles also said Monday that Louisiana has become “home” […]
Business
Emails reveal Coke’s role in anti-obesity group
NEW YORK (AP) — A nonprofit founded to combat obesity says the $1.5 million it received from Coke has no influence on its work. But emails obtained by The Associated Press show the world’s largest […]
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Discarded cell phone led to Paris attacks ringleader
By LORI HINNANT and KARL RITTER PARIS (AP) — French investigators tracked down the alleged ringleader of last week’s Paris bloodshed after receiving a startling tipoff: The Islamic militant wasn’t in Syria but in Europe, plotting yet […]
Sports
AP Top 25 college football poll: Ole Miss, Mississippi State advance; Clemson remains No. 1
(AP) Iowa moved to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll, taking advantage of the first losses by Ohio State and Oklahoma State to slip in behind No. 1 Clemson and No. 2 […]