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Bond denied for suspect in shooting deaths of 6 people in Clay County
A 7-year-old girl who is one of the victims of a mass shooting in Clay County was the intended victim of sexual assault by the man accused of killing her and five adults.
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19mThey asked for help. Instead, they died in solitary.
An investigation found at least 47 suicides occurred in solitary confinement in Mississippi, where cries for mental health care were met with isolation and punishment.
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6mCharter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools
An argument can be made that the Charter School Authorizer Board is usurping some authority of the constitutionally created Mississippi Board of Education.
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5mDelta Harvest Neighborhood Market aims to support farmers and Jackson shoppers
The goal of the newly opened Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market is to support Mississippi farmers and Jackson shoppers with fresh, locally-grown foods.
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13mWomen in Congress say a gender gap impedes investigations of sexual harassment
The U.S. House Ethics Committee is and has always been dominated by men, which could limit its ability to police sexual misconduct. Women in Congress want that to change. It probably won’t.
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4mSuperintendent out at Hazlehurst city schools; board won’t say why
Leadership turnover at Hazlehurst schools is happening while the district is also struggling with accreditation struggles that could spur a state takeover.