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Census: No sign of economic rebound for many in U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as the economy shows signs of improvement and poverty levels off, new U.S. census data suggests the gains are halting and uneven. Depending on education, race, income and even marriage, not all segments of the population are seeing an economic turnaround.

Poverty is on the rise in single-mother families. More people are falling into the lowest-income group. And after earlier signs of increased mobility, fewer people are moving as homeownership declined for a fifth straight year… […]

Dave Ware outraising Johnny DuPree in Hattiesburg mayoral rematch

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HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (AP) — Challenger Dave Ware is raising more money than current Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree in their electoral rematch.

Ware has raised nearly $130,000, according to reports filed Tuesday. Dupree has raised $60,000.

That continues the funding edge independent candidate Ware had over the Democratic incumbent in the earlier election,… […]

Jackson Zoo’s accreditation on the line

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JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The national Association of Zoos & Aquariums has pulled its accreditation from the only Mississippi zoo which held it, because of financial instability.

The Clarion-Ledger reports that the zoo keeps provisional accreditation during appeals ending in March.

The problem is that fewer people are coming to see the zoo’s 773 animals… […]

Rains bring at least 4 tornadoes to Mississippi, break dry spell

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JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — At least four tornadoes were part of a rainy system that moved across Mississippi Friday night and Saturday morning.

Officials reported tornadoes in Adams, Rankin, Simpson and Smith counties. Weather Service officials said they know of no injuries from any of the storms.

In Adams County, a tornado estimated to have top winds of 115 mph cut a path a mile long and 200 yards wide in the Kingston community, southeast of Natchez. Two houses had their roofs substantially damaged… […]

The Kappa Alpha Psi College Prep webcast introduces Alcorn State University

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The Mississippi Link Newswire
Lorman, Miss. – “Alcorn State University invites perspective college students and their families to view the College Prep Cast featuring Alcorn on Wednesday, September 25, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,” stated Dr. Carl G. Cunningham, vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management at Alcorn.

The College Prep Cast is a monthly series created by the National Guide Right Committee of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated to provide high school aged youth and parents the opportunity to learn… […]

Drew Brees leads Saints past Cardinals, 31-7

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With Drew Brees finding his usual rhythm, and the Saints defense showing vast improvement under new coordinator Rob Ryan, it appears that coach Sean Payton is putting together another contender.

Brees passed for three scores and scrambled for New Orleans’ first touchdown rushing of the season, leading the Saints to a 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

The Saints quarterback was 29 of 46 for 342 yards, with two TD strikes to tight end Jimmy Graham and the other to Robert Meachem… […]

Terror attack at Kenyan mall kills 59, wounds 175, including four Americans; hostage situation continues

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan military remained in a tense standoff with Islamic extremists Sunday, as the toll rose to 59 dead, including children, and 175 wounded in the attack at an upscale mall, a Kenyan minister said.

Multiple barrages of gunfire erupted Sunday morning from inside the building where hostages are being held by militants. The radicals attacked the mall Saturday and remained inside throughout the night.

Kenya’s Red Cross said in a statement citing police that 49 people had been reported missing… […]

Alcorn State and Chamberlain-Hunt to hold joint Founders Day, Haley to Speak

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The Mississippi Link Newswire
Lorman, Miss. – Alcorn State University and Chamberlain-Hunt Academy will celebrate a joint Founders Day Convocation at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27 in the historic Oakland Memorial Chapel on Alcorn’s Lorman campus. The speaker for the event is Ambassador George Haley – brother of Alcorn alumnus and Roots author, Alex Haley… […]

Mississippi chapter of Alzheimer’s Association surpasses goals

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By Ayesha K. Mustafaa

Editor

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Its symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Memory loss is the most severe and recognizable symptom… […]

Nielsen/NNPA African-American Consumer 2013 Report released today

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The Nielsen/NNPA African-American Consumer 2013 Report was released today. The content of the information is considered as highly useful for both consumers and marketers in understanding more about the power of the African American consumer in the marketplace… […]