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Remembering coach Lafayette Stribling

June 1, 1938 – October 30, 2021 Lafayette Stribling, who served as the men’s basketball coach at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and Tougaloo College died Saturday, Oct. 30, in Jackson at years 87 of […]

Local

Hinds County Special Election results

By Edelia “Dr. Jay” Carthan , Contributing Writer, Hinds County held special elections for Sheriff, County Court Judge, District 1 and County Constable, District 5, on Tuesday, Nov 2.  Interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler received about 31% […]

Being the Ricardos focuses on a critical period in the life of the couple who created I Love Lucy. (EPK.tv)
Entertainment

Amazon Launches The ‘Being The Ricardos’ Trailer 

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem will play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. 
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New Orleans legend Fiend's name derives from the Eric B. & Rakim song, “Microphone Fiend.” (Courtesy of Fiend)
Entertainment

Louisiana Legends: There’s No Limit To Fiend’s Greatness 

Fiend joins Lil Wayne as the face of New Orleans’ 17th Ward most influential voices. 
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National

Another Democratic defection adds to Republican supermajority in Legislature

Rep. Jon Lancaster, elected to the state House of Representatives in 2019 as a Democrat, is the latest to switch affiliation to the Republican Party, adding to the GOP’s legislative supermajority.

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Lancaster’s defection was a bit surprising in that so many legislators have switched over the past two decades that it almost appeared that there were none left to change parties. There are now at least 12 current members of the House of Representatives who were elected as Democrats but are no longer serving as Democrats. […]