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America 250 Mississippi offers grants to Mississippi nonprofits, schools, and local governments for programs celebrating the ...

Philip Rivers is making an unexpected return to the NFL, joining the Colts’ practice squad. If he takes a snap, he'll be the second-ever grandpa in the NFL.

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