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[ August 12, 2026 ] Jackson City Council presents resolution to Comedian Rita Brent: “Jackson Born, Jackson Built, Jackson Proud.” Local
[ August 12, 2026 ] Commentary: The daily swing of his wrecking ball National
[ August 12, 2026 ] Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway dedication Local
[ August 12, 2026 ] Standards of excellence will always define Historically Black Colleges and Universities Education
[ August 6, 2026 ] Jackson Native Glen Collins amongst seven stars inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Local

President Obama hopes national anthem protests ‘spark’ discussion on race, other concerns

FORT LEE, Va. (AP) — Asked by a service member to weigh in on some NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he hoped the controversy would spark Americans to […]

Audit shows Mississippi vets wait 45 days in Jackson, 48 days in Gulfport for visits

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JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Patients seeking care through the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Veterans Administration Medical center in Jackson are waiting an average of 45 days for their first appointment with a primary care doctor, according […]