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Curtis Flowers Defense Team Receives Human Rights Award
The Curtis Flowers defense team, which includes the George C. Cochran Innocence Project at the University of Mississippi, won the 2020 Frederick Douglass Human Rights Award, The Southern Center for Human Rights announced Friday.
Health Care Fraud Trial: Doctor Acquitted on 7 of 8 Counts
Mississippi doctor Gregory Auzenne has been acquitted on seven of eight counts against him in what prosecutors said was about $18 million in health care fraud involving expensive prescription pain cream.
Attorney Confirmed as Federal Judge in South Mississippi
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed a 37-year-old attorney who has been involved in Republican politics as a new federal district judge for the southern half of Mississippi.
Ladavius Draine
Ladavius Draine added his name to the University of Southern Mississippi record books when he scored 21 points against Loyola University New Orleans, becoming the 38th player in USM history to score 1,000 career points.
Mississippi Eases Some Education Mandates Amid Pandemic
Because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Mississippi third graders and high school students will still take state-mandated exams this semester but will not be penalized for poor performance.
Walmart Taking Vaccine Appointments in Jackson, MSDH Releases Map of Shot Options
Partnering with the Jackson Housing Authority and low-income housing company Wishrock, Walmart is administering Pfizer vaccines free of charge at the Golden Key EnVision Center at 3450 Albermarle Road.
Mississippi Governor Praises Teachers as He Signs Pay Raise Bill
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill authorizing a $1,000 pay raise for most teachers, and lawmakers worked to adopt final parts of state spending and borrowing plans for the year that begins July 1.
Christian MacLeod
Left-handed pitcher Christian MacLeod took the mound in the series opener for MSU. MacLeod pitched a nearly perfect game for the Bulldogs in six innings of work.
EPA: Jackson Water Safe to Drink, Despite System Problems
Environmental Protection Agency officials said fixing Jackson's water system will take years and cost millions of dollars, but for now, it's OK for people to drink the water.
Amerigroup Establishes $100,000 Rural Health Scholarship for University of Mississippi Students Pursuing Nursing Degrees
A $100,000 donation from Amerigroup to the University of Mississippi Foundation has established a new scholarship fund to support University of Mississippi Medical Center students who are pursuing nurse practitioner degrees with a focus in family medicine or psychiatric/mental health.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Pro baseball, Mobile at Mississippi (7 p.m., Pearl, 930 AM): The M-Braves conclude their series with the BayBears.
The Turkey (Egg) Bowl
Mississippi State and Ole Miss get together for their annual hatefest on Thursday night. Beware, this Egg Bowl might give you indigestion.
Hoops City
The Jackson Rage won't have to leave home for the playoffs, a luxury for both the team and its fans. The WBA will hold its first championship weekend at Jackson State's Athletic and Assembly Center on June 25-26.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Junior college basketball, Gulf Coast at Hinds (6 p.m., women; 7:30 p.m., men; Utica): The Eagles entertain the Bulldogs in a juco double dip.
Kobe's (First) Day In Court
NBA superstar sexual predator Kobe Bryant gets his first day in court on Wednesday at around 5 p.m. CDT. Pick just about any channel, almost all of them will be showing it. How will the Kobe case rank among sports celebrity trials? But whatever happens, it won't be good for the NBA, no matter what idiot Mavs owner Mark Cuban says.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
College baseball, Alcorn State vs. Southern (10 a.m., Pearl) and Miss. Valley State vs. Texas Southern (6 p.m., Pearl): Good luck to JSU in the SWAC Tournament at Trustmark Park. … Ole Miss at Miss. State (6:30 p.m., Starkville, 620 AM/97.3 FM): The Bulldogs' slim SEC Tournament hopes ride on this series. … Millsaps in NCAA Central Regional (time, opponent TBA, St. Louis): The Majors got an at-large bid.
Bryant: Session Coming for Auto Corridor Project
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that he will call lawmakers into special session to deal with an economic development project in what he calls the state's auto corridor.
Do Better, Jackson
When I became a feminist activist and a visible advocate for a woman's right to choose, I knew that I might lose a few friends in the process. Abortion has always been a divisive topic. The debate has layers of morality, gender, religion and race.
Question o' the Week: What makes your mom the best?
What makes your mom the best?
The Slate
The biggest sports story last week was NBA player Jason Collins' announcement that he is gay in an article in Sports Illustrated article. Collins appeared in 38 NBA games last season with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards.