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Lawsuit Aims to Keep Abortion Clinic Open

Pro-abortion rights groups filed an expected lawsuit today to block the closing of the state's only abortion clinic.

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For the Sheer Joy of It

Although fairly new on the scene, Neon Indian, fronted by Alan Palomo, is already a top-10 chillwave band.

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Beer Me, Mississippi

"Mississippi has the unhealthiest relationship with alcohol of any state I've encountered—and I lived in Utah for 14 years of my life," says Features Editor Kathleen Mitchell

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Graham Downey

Graham Downey came to Jackson with a mission: to make healthy options for kids in Mississippi more accessible.

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Appeals Court Tosses David Archie Conviction

The Mississippi Court of Appeals threw out the convictions of David Archie and a dozen other people who were arrested at a March 2008 protest in Canton.

Redevelopment Authority Packed Agenda Wednesday

Much development talk is afoot at the JRA meeting today.

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Jackson, Oxford, Tupelo Get High Econ Scores

Yes, Jackson, our economic strength is growing.

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SCOTUS Creates Buzz in Mississippi

As with many U.S. Supreme Court rulings, there was a little something for everyone in yesterday's ruling on Arizona's tough anti-immigration law.

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Biz Roundup: Supercell, Hair, Crafts

From iPods and laptops to Android phones and iPhones, Supercell buys, repairs, refurbishes and sells a wide range of electronics.

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Kevin J. Williams

Kevin Williams explores the relationship with the black community in the documentary "Fear of a Black Republican."

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Help Build the Capital City

Join up with the city and Americorps to help Jackson.

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Best Health-Care Reporting

As you wait for the Supreme Court's health-care decision, here's our roundup of standout reporting on health care in the U.S. and the struggle to fix it.

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Life Without Parole for Kids Ruled Cruel and Unusual

Before a person under 18 can be given a life sentence with no hope of parole, judges must take the defendant's age and the nature of their crime into consideration.

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JPS Meeting Tuesday to Adopt Budget

JPS will adopt its budget today amid financial woes.

JPD Arrests 10 in Prostitution Sting

JPD arrests 10 in "Vegas Night in Jackson"; declares "strong impact."

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PSC Could Delay Kemper

Friday's decision from the Mississippi Public Service Commission on Mississippi Power's request to raise electric rates could severely hamper the project.

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Hinds EDA Says No to Garage

Hinds County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Blake Wallace recommended that the Board of Supervisors not go forward with funding a parking garage that is part of the Old Capitol Green project.

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Dr. Thais Tonore

Ever since she was a young girl, Thais Tonore wanted to be a doctor.

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Community Events and Public Meetings

The Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball is July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's.

City Residents: Sign Up for CodeRED Weather Warnings

Jacksonians can get free op-in weather warnings from the National Weather Service.