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Jehovah’s Witnesses continue their ministry inside prisons without sending in ministers. “I had no idea that was going to be . . .

Getting the Message: Acts 10: 23-48

The book of Acts is the inspired account of the Lord Jesus Christ building his church through the proclamation of . . .

Chunky Community News: Riding in the 'Batmobile'

My car when I graduated high school was a 1977 Chevrolet Impala station wagon. Official specs measure it at 17 . . .

Union Community News: Dangers of the new Delta variant of COVID-19

Although most COVID-19 restrictions do not govern people’s lives anymore, the global pandemic still has not ended, and things have . . .

Decatur Community News: LeRonald B. Murray — Pastor continues his father’s Decatur ministry

While teaching at Newton County High School about twenty years ago, I was impressed by several young students in my . . .

Terminated professor settles with University of Mississippi
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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 03:54 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The University of Mississippi has reached a settlement with an assistant professor who was terminated after publicly criticizing the school as racist while speaking out for criminal justice reform.
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2 shootings involving Arkansas troopers during traffic stops
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:20 AM
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — No injuries were reported following two shootings this week involving Arkansas State troopers during traffic stops along Interstate 40, according to state police.
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Biden push to vaccinate feds forces uncomfortable questions
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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 11:25 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s requirement for federal workers to reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status is likely to force uncomfortable questions not only at government agencies but at private companies as well.

Right now, there's a lack of clear answers.
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Congress passes bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas
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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 01:23 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation Thursday that would bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan war.
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Jack Carlisle, in 2012, before he was roasted by former players at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Credit: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

RIP Jack Carlisle, who often won, and always did it his way
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 204 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:42 AM
The first time Mike Dennis met Jack Carlisle was in the summer of 1961. Dennis – a remarkable running back nicknamed “Iron Mike” – was about to play his senior season at Murrah High School. Carlisle was the new Murrah head coach, a thin, wiry, man who wore thick glasses and walked with a decided limp.
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Wu-Tang Clan album sale pays off Martin Shkreli's court debt
By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press, 53 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 03:29 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — An unreleased Wu-Tang Clan album forfeited by Martin Shkreli after his securities fraud conviction was sold Tuesday for an undisclosed sum, though prosecutors say it was enough to fully satisfy the rest of what he owed on a $7.4 million forfeiture order he faced after his 2018 sentencing.
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Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
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Sat, 07/31/2021 - 03:22 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state’s highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic, according to federal health data released Saturday, as its theme park resorts again started asking visitors to wear masks indoors.
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SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join conference — in 2025
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer, 81 Reads
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 03:10 PM
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank.

But how soon?
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Tom Stiglich for Jul 29, 2021
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Thu, 07/29/2021 - 02:00 AM
Cartoon By: Tom Stiglich

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Momma for Aug 01, 2021
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Sun, 08/01/2021 - 02:00 AM
Comic By: Mell Lazarus

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