Business
Link names Posey editor
By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Contributing Writer Jackson is a “news city” and very seldom is there a slow news week. More often than not, there is so much news swirling that reporters, writers and photographers […]
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Business
Black women in rural south trying to survive
By Ayesha K. Mustafaa Contributing Writer The Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI) released a report Nov. 10, showing that “a lack of educational and economic infrastructure reinforces the barriers to job opportunities for black […]
Health
Wealth may give advantage for getting organ transplants, study finds
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — You can’t buy hearts, kidneys or other organs but money can still help you get one. Wealthy people are more likely to get on multiple waiting lists and score a transplant, and less […]
Entertainment
Victoria’s Secret fashion show 2015: Extravaganza hits 20-year mark, airs Dec. 8
NEW YORK (AP) — Some light up, others are pretty in pink and still more burst forth like fireworks. Yes, Tuesday is Victoria’s Secret sexpot angel time, though the masses will have to wait until […]
Business
Mississippi Power agrees to smaller rate increase
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Power Co. said Tuesday it will accept a smaller rate increase for part of the $6.4 billion Kemper County power plant it’s building. The Public Utilities Staff announced it has […]
Entertainment
Allen Toussaint dead at 77: Legendary New Orleans musician was on tour in Europe
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The songs of New Orleans musical legend Allen Toussaint have been described as beautiful stories set to music or a handcrafted suit tailored for a specific person. He often wrote them […]
The Buzz
Plane makes emergency landing on Jackson County highway
MOSS POINT, Miss. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies say a single-engine plane had to make an emergency landing on Highway 63 in north Jackson County. Capt. Curtis Spiers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office tells The Sun […]
Education
University of Missouri president resigns after students protest over racial issues
(AP) The president of the University of Missouri System says he is resigning amid student criticism of his handling of racial issues. President Tim Wolfe said Monday that his resignation is effective immediately. The announcement […]
News
Lawyer: Motorist had hands up as police killed his son
MARKSVILLE, La. (AP) — Police body camera video shows the father of a 6-year-old autistic boy had his hands up and posed no threat as police opened fire into his car, severely wounding the motorist […]
News
Tragedy hits family of fallen Mississippi officer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Tragedy has again touched the family of fallen Hattiesburg Police Officer Benjamin J. Deen. The Hattiesburg American reports Deen’s daughter, 13-year-old Melah Deen, died Friday. Allen Murray, president of the Hattiesburg Fraternal Order […]