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Founding member of Mississippi Mass Choir dies at 64 after extended illness

The Mississippi Mass Choir, which originated in Jackson, lost a founding member in Rachel Deloris Curry after an unspecified extended illness.

 

Judge signs order putting Henifin in charge of Jackson sewer system. Details here

Judge Henry Wingate signed an order putting Ted Henifin in control of Jackson's sewer system. Public meetings will be held for residents to comment.

 

Attacks from Hosemann and McDaniel take center stage at Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday

The already heated MS lt. gov. race took an even sharper turn towards attacks as mudslinging dominated Wednesday speeches at the Neshoba County Fair.

 

Neshoba County Fair 2023 | Photos

The Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Miss., in 2023.

 

Hunter Biden plea deal on hold after judge said she wouldn't 'rubber stamp' it: Live updates

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to two tax charges Wednesday after a federal judge put a plea deal on hold.

 

Mississippi can't restrict absentee voting assistance this year, US judge says as he blocks law

A federal judge is blocking a new Mississippi law that would set criminal penalties for some people who help others with absentee voting.

 

Judge Wingate responds after hearing from JXN Water critics. Read the report here

The response came a week after U.S. District Court Judge heard complaints from local organizations of JXN Water not being "transparent" enough.

 

New school year, new laws. See what will be different this year after legislative actions

As Mississippi children and parents prepare for back to school, new laws could impact their new school year. See what you need to know.

 

Emmett Till Monument Gallery

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till whose killing helped propel the civil rights movement.

 

Biden administration to investigate legacy admissions at Harvard

The federal probe comes amid the release of new research showing wealthy students get a significant boost at Ivy League and other elite colleges.

 

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