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    As hundreds gathered at the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend for an annual gun show, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes hosted a protest as gun violence continues to soar in the capital city.

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  • Pillow Academy senior Elizabeth Powers hits a forehand during her No. 1 girls doubles win Thursday with teammate Madison Jefcoat.

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    The Pillow Academy tennis team tallied a sweep in singles play to help secure a 7-2 win at Washington School on Thusrday.

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    The Amanda Elzy girls and boys track team qualified in seven events for this weekend’s Region 3 meet to be held at Winona High School.
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  • Greenwood Gravel Grind

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    The third annual Greenwood Gravel Grind is an off-road cycling event held “in the most Southern place on Earth with the best Southern hospitality on Earth,” says Richard Beattie.
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Spence Townsend, an assistant professor of art at Mississippi Valley State University, enjoys express ideas in a medium outside of speaking and writing as well as helping his students find their artistic voices. (Gerard Edic)

Your Neighbor: Spence Townsend: Art teacher helps students find their own voices

By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer, 187 Reads
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 2:00 AM

As an artist, Spence Townsend enjoys conveying ideas and expressions outside of the verbal and written form. And as an assistant professor of art at Mississippi Valley State University, he enjoys helping students develop their own artistic voices.

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Bettye Sue Bell Stevens

Bettye Sue Bell Stevens, 90, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her home in Drew surrounded… READ MORE

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Steven Daniel Risher
Clora Norwood Jenkins
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2 disqualified from city races
BREAKING: Tuesday’s primary election results
Restaurant opens at former location of winery
Businesswoman made her mark in ag aviation, insurance
Edwin 'Ed' Wilburn Hooker III

Teenager shot on Broad Street

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OXFORD — Joe Biden is yet to match Donald Trump on hyperbole, half-truths and outright lies, but he… READ MORE

Emergency powers should have limits
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NCAA threatens to pull Mississippi college baseball regionals, other championships over trans athletes law

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