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Gunn touts plan to phase out Mississippi personal income tax

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Speaker Philip Gunn and other House Republicans are moving forward with a plan to phase out Mississippi’s personal income tax, despite questions from opponents about whether the state could pay for […]

Education

Mississippi high school student back in court over rap song

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — It’s back to court for a Mississippi high school student who argues he was exercising his right of free speech when he posted a rap song online that criticized two coaches […]

News

Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana

By MOLLY DISCHNER   JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don’t expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke […]

News

Winter precipitation could hamper commute across South

(AP) A wide swath of the country is expecting more winter precipitation that forecasters warn could lead to dangerous road conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. A mix of snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain […]

Entertainment

‘Glory’ wins Oscar for best original song

By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Edmund Pettus Bridge stood center stage in both the performance and acceptance speeches by John Legend and Common for their Oscar-winning song “Glory” from the film “Selma”. The […]