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Two Race Admissions, Plus Two Hot Dogs if Redeemed Saturday Night (Up to $25 Value)

Gas-powered cars will soon be replaced by electric cars, which will be replaced by two-person motorcycles powered by nightmares. Catch some combustion-engine action while you can with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get two race admissions (a $20 value), plus two hot dogs if this Groupon is redeemed on a Saturday night (a $5 value), at Jackson Dragway Park in Byram (up to a $25 total value). Children 10 and under are admitted for free. Jackson Dragway Park offers thrilling family-oriented entertainment on a large, outdoor raceway. Families and nonrelated onlookers cheer on their favorite racers as they peel around the turns in drag cars, ATVs, trucks, and motorcycles. Engine enthusiasts can meet the daring drivers after their swing around the track for autographs and pictures, or to compare favorite bumper-sticker mottoes. Saturday-night attendees also can enjoy two free hot dogs to satisfy hunger kicked up by howling tires and roaring engines. With music playing and the option to purchase extra food and drinks, Jackson Dragway makes a great night out for families, dates, and DMV employees looking to unwind. Races are Tuesday and Saturday nights. Groupon Says Groupon Presents April Fools’™ April Fools’ Day has a new owner—Groupon! Read about our acquisition of the popular hoax-based holiday here. Read more…

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Two Race Admissions, Plus Two Hot Dogs if Redeemed Saturday Night (Up to $25 Value)

Protesters Organize ‘Rebel With A Cause’

“A Ride Till the End” is a collective of veterans, artists and activists riding bicycles around the U.S. until the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan ends.

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Education forum set for Callaway High in Jackson

Those interested in K-12 education , particularly standardized tests , parent involvement and the dropout crisis, can discuss those issues during an April 16 forum at Callaway High School.

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Education forum set for Callaway High in Jackson

Legislature extends session to pass budget

JACKSON – Mississippi lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday to begin passing a nearly $5.5 billion plan to pay for public schools, colleges, mental health services and other state programs during the next fiscal year.

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Anti-abortion laws, Republican gains are helping reduce abortions, Alabama professor finds

Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 1:33 PM Updated: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 1:34 PM View full size In this Feb.

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Pardon unlikely for sisters awaiting transplant

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) – Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour tells The Associated Press he doesn’t plan to pardon two sisters he released from prison earlier this year on the condition that one donates a kidney to the other.

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Pardon unlikely for sisters awaiting transplant

Barbour Resumes Museum Push

JACKSON – Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour said Thursday he’ll call a special session within the regular legislative session next week so the House and Senate can quickly consider funding for a civil rights museum and a comprehensive state history museum.

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Barbour calling special session over museums

JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he’ll call a special session within the regular legislative next week so the House and Senate can quickly consider funding for a civil rights museum and a comprehensive state history museum.

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Round of U.S. tax credits hold promise for new investment here

New Market Tax Credits are about to enlarge the mark they have already made on Mississippi.

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Cellular South Introduces the MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi

RIDGELAND, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cellular South is introducing the award-winning MOTOROLA XOOM Wi-Fi tablet to its consumer and business customers.

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