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The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments on whether a lower court improperly dismissed former Gov. Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Today over coverage of a welfare scandal.
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Mayor John Horhn introduced Dr. RaShall Brackney as his pick to lead the Jackson Police Department, citing more than three decades of law enforcement and public safety experience, WJTV reported.
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Jackson police are investigating after a bystander was wounded during a drive-by shooting on Capitol Street. No arrests have been made.
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Mississippi officials and community leaders are mourning the loss of Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and advocate for social justice, who died at age 84. They highlight his lifelong efforts to fight injustice and inspire change.
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FEMA on Thursday said it is extending public assistance grants to 18 more Mississippi counties affected by Winter Storm Fern to help pay for debris removal and repairs. The move follows a federal allocation for storm relief and comes as officials report lingering damage and fatalities.
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State legislators are pushing for immediate fixes to ongoing alcohol shipment backorders at the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control warehouse, which are affecting businesses and revenue.
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Mississippi began offering paid parental leave to state employees Jan. 1, but Cassandra Welchlin says the law covers only a fraction of workers and should be expanded to include broader family and medical leave.
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Republican lawmakers are pushing back against the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to convert warehouses into immigrant detention centers in their districts amid local opposition and concerns over infrastructure and economic impact.
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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History will host a free beginner genealogy workshop Saturday at 10 a.m. at the William Winter Archives and History Building, the department said.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a celebrated civil rights leader, died at 84 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy, his family said. Mississippi leaders praised his work, WJTV reported.
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