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1912: W.C. Handy publishes ‘Memphis Blues’
On this day in 1912, “Father of the Blues” W.C. Handy published “Memphis Blues,” what is believed to be the first commercially successful blues song.
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6mFEMA cut staff without planning for future work, watchdog says
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is at risk of being unprepared and without the necessary staff to respond to future emergencies, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
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Crooked Letter Sports: 111 years of sports writing… | Ep. 308
In Tyler CLeveland’s absence, 51-year Mississipppi sports writing vetran Billy Watkins joins the podcast to co-host with Rick Cleveland, who has been covering Mississippi sports for 60 years. They have a few memories.
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Crooked Letter Sports: 111 years of sports writing… | Ep. 308
In Tyler CLeveland’s absence, 51-year Mississipppi sports writing vetran Billy Watkins joins the podcast to co-host with Rick Cleveland, who has been covering Mississippi sports for 60 years. They have a few memories.
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5mTwo more face federal charges with making threats in Nolan Wells’ death investigation
Ohio resident Michelle Edwards and Illinois resident Edward Porter each face a federal charge of transmitting threatening communication to kill or injure in connection with Nolan Wells' death investigation.
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4mMississippi Aquarium receives accolades after hosting marine veterinary medicine workshop
Mississippi Aquarium's watershed connection to Gulf waters and its proximity to other marine facilities make it a perfect and dynamic teaching venue, marine veterinary coordinator says.