Jackson police investigate after man found dead in ditch
Jackson police say deputies responded to a report of an aggravated assault early Sept. 6 and later found a man deceased in a ditch near a home on Pine Tree Drive.
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Man fatally shot outside Jackson home, police say
Jackson police say a man was killed outside his home on Langley Street at Robinson Road on Sept. 6. The department said a patrol officer was flagged down and the investigation is ongoing.
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NFL extends Roger Goodell’s contract four years through 2030 season
Commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season, ending March 31, 2031, the NFL’s compensation committee told owners, a memo obtained by The Associated Press said.
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Lockhart throws for 388 yards, Jackson State routs Edward Waters 66-14
Jared Lockhart threw for a career-high 388 yards and four touchdowns as Jackson State rolled to a 66-14 victory over Edward Waters, the school said.
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Oxford native Madalyn Sullivan named first runner-up at Miss America’s Teen
Madalyn Sullivan of Oxford finished as first runner-up at Miss America’s Teen on Sept. 5 in Palm Beach, Florida, and earned a $9,000 scholarship, pageant officials said.
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Mississippi hasn’t had competitive U.S. House races since 2010; 2026 looks unlikely to change that
Republicans have held three of the state’s four U.S. House seats since 2010, and political ratings and recent election returns suggest the 2026 contests will remain noncompetitive.
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College Education Challenges Limited Worldviews, Not Indoctrination, Editor Says
Features Editor Nate Schumann responds to claims that higher education brainwashes students, emphasizing that college encourages critical thinking and diverse perspectives.
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Sunshine Sips to open Oct. 1 in Gulfport, offer training for adults with disabilities
Sunshine Sips will open Oct. 1 in Gulfport and will offer job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The nonprofit A Latte Opportunities will start its first training group of 10 interns Sept. 8, the report said.
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Jackson Lead Lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged lead contamination in Jackson’s water violated residents’ constitutional rights, WJTV reported.
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Jackson expects $4.3 million boost from Labor Day weekend events
City of Jackson officials told WJTV they expect the city to receive a $4.3 million economic boost from events scheduled for the Labor Day weekend, Visit Jackson said.
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