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Friday, May 24 2013 6:49 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:49:03 GMT
It's a voyage that helps introduce tourists to those small waterfront towns that they may not ordinarily think to visit. A cruise ship docked in Biloxi on Wednesday night. Then on Thursday, passengersMore >>
It's a voyage that helps introduce tourists to those small waterfront towns that they may not ordinarily think to visit. A cruise ship docked in Biloxi on Wednesday night. Then on Thursday, passengers visited several attractions including the Biloxi lighthouse and the visitors center. The Grande Caribe set sail from New Orleans and will continue on until it reaches St. Petersburg. Crew members said it's the stops along the way that makes these small cruises stand out.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:24:04 GMT
MARION COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come. According to Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall, the drug raid is the result of severalMore >>
A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:38:18 GMT
The picture of a George County dog set on fire is disturbing. Authorities say the circumstances surrounding how fire consumed the dog are shocking. According to George County Sheriff Dean Howell, 20-year-oldMore >>
Socks, the dog reportedly burned this week by his owner, has died. That word comes from a George County Sheriff's deputy. Socks succumbed to injuries suffered after 20-year-old Brandon Pierce allegedly set his dog on fire Tuesday night. The suspect told deputies he torched the dog because he "wanted to help the dog go to heaven."More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:07:07 GMT
"Study the past if you would define the future." Those words were once said by Confucius and those are the words the Historical Society of Gulfport strives toward for its city. Wednesday, that societyMore >>
Hoping to highlight Gulfport's history, members will be making that building a museum and welcome center for the city.More >>
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.More >>
An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday, she lost.More >>
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FEATURES
Jorge Barrera of APTN News: The 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year Jorge Barrera, a reporter for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network,
has been named the winner of the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year
Award for his investigative work in First Nations communities and for
his outstanding, multi-platform reporting on the Idle No More
movement.
By the Stylebook: Describing same-sex marriages
By Katie Toth
As AP confirms use of "husband" and "wife" for same-sex married couples,
The Canadian Press looks back on our big shifts for LGBT language.
Q&A with Newsana co-founder Ben Peterson
By Belinda Alzner
Newsana wants to elevate the conversation and create a curation
community that provides meaning to its members. But how will they
capture users' short attention spans on the Internet?
Journalists, lock up your cellphones
By Thomas Rose
Journalists may want to get into the habit of locking their cellphones
in the wake of a ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal which found
police do not need a warrant to search unprotected phones.
10 social media tools, tips and trends for journalists
By Shauna Rempel
From tools to new platforms, the Social Media Weekend at Columbia
University looked at the latest trends in social media and how
journalists can use them to better their reporting.
J-Source and ProjetJ are projects of The Canadian Journalism Foundation in collaboration with leading journalism schools and organizations.
CJF News: Are you an early-career journalist looking to explore your beat
in-depth for a week? Apply for the Greg Clark Award. Deadline: March 15.
CJF Awards: Early-bird rates available for tables and tickets for the 16th Annual CJF Awards until March 29.
Visit CJF Awards to purchase a ticket. To buy more than five tickets or a table, contact
Josh Gurfinkelinfo@cjf-fjc.ca.
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