Cassandra Wilson, Jackson native who earned international acclaim as a jazz singer, dies at 70
By Simeon Gates | Originally published by Mississippi Today Tributes are pouring in for Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer
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Another interim superintendent chosen for Canton schools
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today Veteran educator Bonita Coleman is the new temporary superintendent of Canton
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Redistricting hearing turns tense in US Rep. Bennie Thompson’s backyard
By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today CLEVELAND – Most Mississippi residents who spoke on Tuesday at the
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Trial dates set for those accused of making threats in investigation of Nolan Wells’ death
By Mina Corpuz | Originally published by Mississippi Today Two people from out of state accused of threatening to kill
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Hezekiah Watkins gets birthday wishes at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
By Simeon Gates | Originally published by Mississippi Today At age 79, civil rights veteran Hezekiah Watkins would do it
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Besieged for sending racist text messages, Senatobia police chief is fired by city leadership
By Mukta Joshi and Joseph Cranney, Verite News | Originally published by Mississippi Today Leaders of the northern Mississippi city
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PSC commissioner pushes SNAP-for-water bills idea even after colleagues reject it
By Alex Rozier | Originally published by Mississippi Today The lone Democrat on the Mississippi Public Service Commission is looking
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Massive fire causes evacuation of Laurel’s Howard Industries
By Simeon Gates | Originally published by Mississippi Today A massive fire broke out at Howard Industries in Laurel on
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Big-time money is sapping the joy from college sports, even from the start of football season
By Rick Cleveland | Originally published by Mississippi Today College sports has gone so far off the rails I don’t
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Extreme temperatures are raising heat index in un-air conditioned prison units
By Mina Corpuz | Originally published by Mississippi Today Amid temperatures that’s hit triple digits, many people who are incarcerated
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