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Bill Withers, Who Sang ‘Lean on Me’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Dies at 81

Entertainment, National | Friday, April 3

Bill Withers, a onetime Navy aircraft mechanic who after teaching himself to play the guitar wrote some of the most memorable and often-covered songs of the 1970s, including “Lean on Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Use Me,” died on Monday in Los Angeles. He... Read More.

Panthers Release Quarterback Cam Newton

National, Sports | Thursday, March 26

The Panthers released 30-year-old quarterback Cam Newton after nine seasons. The move became a mere formality after the Panthers made it clear last week they were moving on from Newton by giving him permission to seek a trade and then agreeing to a three-year, $63... Read More.

Harlem Globetrotters Great Curly Neal Dies At 77

National, Sports | Thursday, March 26

Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77. The Globetrotters said Neal died in his home outside of Houston on Thursday morning. “We have lost one of the most genuine human... Read More.

MSDH shares update on first 6 coronavirus cases reported

Local, National | Friday, March 13

The Mississippi State Department of Health provided an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in the state. So far, 90 patients have been tested and 6 positive cases have been identified by MSDH. The latest cases are an adult... Read More.

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Mike Espy Wins Nomination In Mississippi US Senate Race

Local, National | Friday, March 13

Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi on Tuesday, setting up a rematch with Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump. Espy told reporters Tuesday night that he is better prepared... Read More.

Major Companies Make Big Changes In Virus’ Wake

National, Uncategorized | Friday, March 6

United Airlines will cut international and U.S. flying, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as it struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak. United said Wednesday it will reduce passenger-carrying capacity 20% on international routes... Read More.

Tornado Hits Downtown Nashville, At Least 19 Die In Tennessee

National | Wednesday, March 4

Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least 19 people. One of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville, destroying the stained glass in a historic church and leaving hundreds of people homeless. Daybreak revealed a landscape... Read More.

Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician And An Inspiration For ‘Hidden Figures,’ Dies At Age 101

National | Monday, February 24

Katherine Johnson, a methematician who was one of NASA's human "computers" and an unsung hero of the space agency's early days, died Monday. She calculated the flight path for America's first space mission and the first moon landing, and she was among the women... Read More.

Ja’net Dubois, ‘Good Times’ Star, Dies at 74

Entertainment, National | Wednesday, February 19

"Good Times" star Ja'net Dubois has died at the age of 74. Dubois was found dead at her home in Glendale on Tuesday morning, according to TMZ. The actress starred on the CBS sitcom "Good Times" for five years from 1974 to 1979 as Willona Woods,... Read More.

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