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New state laws go into effect
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Fri,01/01/16-7:01AM , 133 Reads
JACKSON — A new law taking effect with the new year is designed to bring more transparency to financial operations of publicly owned hospitals in Mississippi.
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Lawmakers face social issues
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press
Mon,12/28/15-1:00PM , 163 Reads
JACKSON — In a few weeks, the Mississippi Legislature will work itself into a lather about something.

Nobody right now really knows what the topic will be. It could be abortion, gun rights or gay marriage. It could be the state flag or Syrian refugees. It could be something trumped up by one or more of the presidential candidates.
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King gravesite marker is dedicated in Indianola
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Sun,12/13/15-3:10AM , 128 Reads
INDIANOLA — A black granite slab now marks the gravesite of B.B. King, the blues icon who died nearly seven months ago in Las Vegas but was returned for burial in his beloved native Mississippi as he wished.
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Museum developing courtyard at King gravesite
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

Wed,12/09/15-5:51PM , 152 Reads
JACKSON — Nearly seven months after blues legend B.B. King died, his Mississippi gravesite is being turned into a serene spot where blues fans can pay their respects.
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