Religion

Lawmakers propose making the Bible Mississippi’s state book

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — During this state election year, some lawmakers are proposing to designate the Bible the official state book of Mississippi. Rep. Tom Miles of Forest says he and fellow Democratic Rep. Michael […]

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Mid Winter Board Message from President Jerry Young

The new president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, local pastor Dr. Jerry Young sent this message to attendees of a mid-winter national convention being held in Jackson Mississippi for the first time: January 12, […]

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U.S. District Court Judge Carlton W. Reeves Strikes Down Mississippi’s Marriage Ban, Paving the Way to Marriage Equality

The Mississippi Link Newswire Jackson, Miss. – U.S. District Court Judge Carlton W. Reeves issued a ruling this evening in Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, striking down Mississippi’s ban on same-sex marriage. Judge Reeves […]

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Federal judge mulls challenge to Mississippi gay marriage ban

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A federal judge in Mississippi is considering whether to overturn the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves heard about five hours of arguments Wednesday — first, from […]

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Atheist group says Mississippi school aided in Bible giveaway

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — An atheist group says it objects to a Mississippi principal telling fifth-grade teachers to take students through a public school lobby where Gideons were handing out Bibles. The American Humanist Association […]