Marlon A. Walker
The Clarion-Ledger
Jackson, MS, United States
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While I disagree, I understand why my sister is not vaccinated against COVID-19
People talking about getting symptoms from the COVID-19 vaccine triggers memories of when my sister got the virus and fought for her life. → Read More
You deserve to know where your money went. That's why we published PPP loan data
When the government spends money, taxpayers deserve to know how it was spent, Clarion Ledger Editor Marlon A. Walker says. → Read More
Official: Clogged water filters could further delay restoring water service to city's customers
Charles Williams said the water intake filters were full of clams, mussels, other fish and other items. Water services could be interrupted as a result. → Read More
Mary Irby-Jones, Clarion Ledger's top editor, to become executive editor in Kentucky
Mississippi native Mary Irby-Jones, editor of the Clarion Ledger and Hattiesburg American, to join the Louisville Courier Journal as executive editor. → Read More
Clarion Ledger, other Mississippi news organizations part of Microsoft community initiative
The Clarion Ledger, along with several Mississippi news agencies, is part of a new community initiative by Microsoft to support local journalism. → Read More
Cobb, Fulton County Schools to start school year online
“I know we need to get back to face-to-face instruction,” Ragsdale said. “That is why we tried to offer parents two options — in-person and virtual — to start the school year. Unfortunately, public health guidance does not make that possible.” Looney said his reopening strategy always was based on the numbers of community spread. “Unfortunately, that data continues to move in the wrong… → Read More
Rain aside, hundreds pay respect to Rayshard Brooks at historic church
Rayshard Brooks was shot to death during an encounter with police at a south Atlanta Wendy's on June 12. → Read More
DeKalb Schools board votes not to hire superintendent finalist
The DeKalb County Board of Education announced Crew in April as its superintendent finalist. → Read More
Dunwoody complex faces wrongful death suit after teacher kills boyfriend
James Curtis Jones, 45, was shot to death in the parking deck at Arrive Perimeter Apartments April 8, 2019, by his alleged boyfriend, a DeKalb teacher. → Read More
Some metro Atlanta students locked out of virtual classrooms
Only about 20 percent of Metro Atlanta students logging in to virtual learning → Read More
Superintendent: DeKalb Schools will end 2019-2020 school year early
District officials announced classes will end May 8 for seniors, May 16 for other students. → Read More
DeKalb County Board of Education approves redistricting plan
The interim redistricting plan begins the process of alleviating overcrowding, officials said. → Read More
DeKalb Schools: Teacher arrested at airport on drug charges resigns
Raheema Cox was arrested at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after a canine police officer sniffed out drugs in his bag. → Read More
BREAKING: Inmate who appealed death sentence over juror’s racist views dies
Keith "Bo" Tharpe was convicted of killing his sister-in-law nearly 30 years ago. → Read More
Dozens take part in Atlanta antiwar protest
More than 150 cities expected to participate in antiwar demonstrations → Read More
‘Grateful’: Thousands attend annual Thanksgiving feast
April and Arnold Edwards sifted through clothes, shoes and blankets Thursday morning at the Georgia... → Read More
DeKalb Superintendent to leave before his term ends
Steve Green had led the district since July 2015. → Read More
Attorney: DeKalb Schools using illegal interrogation tactics
A cease and desist letter sent to DeKalb Schools relays allegations the district is using unlawful tactics when investigating teachers for wrongdoing. → Read More
Clayton Schools board votes not to fire principal, out for positive drug test
The Clayton County Board of Education voted to allow a longtime educator to return to his job after... → Read More
DeKalb principal removed from school pending investigation
Towers High School Principal LaKesha Griffith was removed from her school Sept. 19 pending the outcome of an investigation that district officials will not discuss. → Read More