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Jackson mayor says he's not ready to accept $5M water buyout offer from city of Byram
The Byram mayor wants to pay $5 million to disconnect his city from Jackson’s water system. → Read More
Jackson mayor says he's looking for best deal in a new garbage contract
Richard's Disposal's emergency contract expires at the end of March> → Read More
Hinds County deputy arrested, facing assault, stalking charges
After his arrest in Ridgeland, Joel Williams was stripped of law enforcement powers and placed on administrative leave with pay, Sheriff Tyree Jones says. → Read More
Judge rules in favor of Jackson City Council in garbage dispute
The Mississippi Supreme Court upholds a ruling by a special judge in favor of the Jackson City Council, saying Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba did not have the authority to veto a negative vote regarding the city's garbage contract. → Read More
Mississippi has one of the nation’s highest death rates for pedestrians
Two pedestrians have been killed on interstates in Jackson in the past month. → Read More
Dodge Challenger driver without license plate leads police on chase
Driver refused to stop for Pearl police, authorities say. → Read More
JSU acting president outlines goals
Elayne Hayes-Anthony, the temporary acting president of Jackson State University, speaks to the media for the first time in her new role. → Read More
IHL: JSU President Thomas Hudson on paid administrative leave
Jackson State University president on paid administrative leave → Read More
IHL holding meeting to discuss 'Jackson State University personnel matter'
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning is holding a special meeting to discuss "a Jackson State University personnel matter." → Read More
New company contracted to manage Jackson’s water treatment plant
Jacobs Solutions will take over operations at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant. → Read More
Whitten Middle School students run inside after someone starts shooting at them, JPD says
Jackson police are at Whitten Middle School, where authorities say someone fired shots outside the school. → Read More
Mississippi Blues Marathon: Race will be hottest in its history
Bill Burke, owner and race director of the Mississippi Blues Marathon, warns runners to begin hydrating early. → Read More
Mississippi Blues Marathon asks county to help fill potholes ahead of Saturday's race
The Mississippi Blues Marathon is Saturday in Jackson. Race organizers asked Hinds County leaders to fill several potholes before the race kicks off. → Read More
Close to 4,000 potholes patched in Hinds County in one month
Potholes are such a big problem in Hinds County that crews have a hard time keeping up. → Read More
Founder of Dixon's Pork Skins dies at 80
Roy Dixon, the founder of Dixon's Pork Skins, died over the weekend at age 80. → Read More
Rankin County Sheriff’s Office civil rights investigation
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office is the subject of a federal civil rights investigation. → Read More
Medical marijuana program in full swing, but some patients having hard time finding help
With dispensaries opening across Mississippi, the state’s medical cannabis program is now in full swing. But there are still some bumps in the road. → Read More
Mississippi governor says Jackson is ‘murder capital of the world’
Gov. Tate Reeves was asked during a news conference Thursday if he supports a bill that expands the Capitol Complex Improvement District. → Read More
Parents of JA senior killed when car hit loose manhole continue fight for justice
The parents of a Jackson teenager killed when her car hit a loose manhole are still fighting to hold someone accountable nearly five years after her death. → Read More
Questions arise as slew of bills affecting Jackson residents move through legislature
Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks holds a meeting to let the public know more about how a slew of bills in the Legislature could affect residents — including House Bill 1020. → Read More