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Sentencing delayed in Mississippi prison contract bribery case

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sentencing has been indefinitely delayed for a Carthage man who pleaded guilty to bribing former Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps. Court records show U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate on Monday put […]

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Newly re-elected Mississippi Democrat switches to GOP

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republicans are closer to having a three-fifths majority of 74 votes in the Mississippi House because a newly re-elected Democrat is switching parties. House Republicans also said Thursday that they intend […]

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Mississippi city unable to conduct business after several leaders quit

SEMINARY, Miss. (AP) — The town of Seminary doesn’t have enough elected officials to conduct city business. WDAM-TV reports two more alderman turned in resignations Tuesday. According to pro-tem Mayor Dawn Kelly, Freddy Bullock and David Altman […]

Education

Book Review: Book featuring African-Americans on U.S. stamps

By Jackie Hampton Publisher Otha Sullivan, retired educator, and author of six books was the guest speaker of the West Jackson Rotary Club’s monthly meeting on Tuesday October 27 at the Jackson State University Student […]

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Pastors unite for conversation on racial unity

By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Editor Over 22 pastors from across the U.S. converged on Jackson, and participated in an open panel discussion “summit” called on by Mission Mississippi and its president Neddie Winters Wednesday. The […]

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Mason ready to lead Hinds Co. Sheriff’s Department

By Shanderia K. Posey Editor All of Victor Mason’s hard work paid off Tuesday when he was elected the next sheriff of Hinds County. With 72 percent of the votes, Mason overwhelmingly defeated Les Tannehill […]