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State honors King, Lee
Governor, other leaders share thoughts on holiday By Shanderia K. Posey Editor As the state prepares to honor civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 18, state and local leaders are weighing in […]
Month: January 2016
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Is King’s dream dead or alive in 2016?
By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer Since its 1954 origin the Civil Rights Movement frequently visits and rests upon America’s conscience. Equally, the rise of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as its charismatic […]
Health
Correa named leader of Jackson Heart Study
The Mississippi Link Newswire Dr. Adolfo Correa, a physician-scientist with a strong record of clinical care, population-based research and leadership, has been appointed director and principal investigator of the Jackson Heart Study, following a national […]
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Six more indicted in murders of Hattiesburg police officers
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (AP) — Six more suspects have been indicted in the deaths of two Hattiesburg Police officers. Indictments Tuesday were handed up against 26-year-old Curtis Banks, 29-year-old Abram Franklin, 19-year-old Anquanette Alexander, 21-year-old Douglas […]
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Obama warns against giving into election year cynicism during final State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Eyeing the end of his presidency, Barack Obama urged Americans Tuesday night to rekindle their belief in the promise of change that first carried him to the White House, declaring that […]
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Phil Bryant pushes for school choice during second inauguration
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant was inaugurated for a second and final term Tuesday and made his strongest pitch to date for letting parents use tax dollars to send children to schools […]
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Pentagon: 2 U.S. Navy boats, 10 sailors held by Iran but will be returned
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Iran was holding 10 U.S. Navy sailors and their two small boats that drifted into Iranian waters after experiencing mechanical problems. Iran accused the sailors of trespassing but American officials said […]
Sports
Rams moving to L.A., Raiders staying in Oakland, Chargers have options
HOUSTON — NFL owners voted Tuesday night to allow the St. Louis Rams to move to a new stadium just outside Los Angeles, and the San Diego Chargers will have an option to share the […]
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Two suspects arraigned in slaying of Hattiesburg Police officers
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (AP) — Two of the nine people accused in the May shooting death of two Hattiesburg Police officers have been arraigned. WDAM-TV reports 22-year-old Joanie Calloway and 25-year-old Broderick Varnado Sr. were arraigned Monday […]
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Powerball jackpot increases to $1.4 billion as ticket sales surge
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.4 billion, and the drawing is still two days away. The prize was already the world’s largest before lottery officials increased it Monday. And the […]