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Growing up Jewish in Mississippi: Optimism and hope amid the hate
Former Jacksonian: "Being a part of Beth Israel taught me many things, most importantly that community is an antidote to many of the problems of the world, that Jewish joy is always stronger than…
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5mRedistricting battle proves 'everything old is new again' in Mississippi
Mississippi's redistricting efforts to eliminate Black districts after U.S. Supreme Court ruling could prove "everything old is new again."
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Mississippi seeks input on barbering, cosmetology rules
The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is accepting public comments on temporary rules through June 22.
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New Obama Presidential Center in Chicago honors Fannie Lou Hamer
The Obama Presidential Center is opening in Chicago on Thursday and includes a series of spaces honoring civil rights and democracy leaders who inspired the Obamas, including Mississippi’s Fannie Lou Hamer.
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Colin Hynek's 3-run HR secures North Carolina's 6-2 College World Series win over Mississippi
Colin Hynek’s three-run homer broke open a close game in the eighth inning and sent North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Mississippi in the College World Series. Ole Miss will try to stave off elimination against Troy on Sunday.
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ICE seen detaining motorists in Oxford
Videos circulated on social media of ICE agents in unmarked vehicles conducting traffic stops and detaining people in Oxford.