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Here's what to know about high school graduations in the Jackson metro area
Starting this week, celebrations for high school graduates across the Jackson area will take place. → Read More
Job appeal for Hinds County educator Toby Price turned down. He will continue fight in court.
Former Gary Road Elementary School Assistant Principal Toby Price had worked at the school for three years and as an educator for 20 years. → Read More
Contested races expected for Mississippi June primary election
May 9 is the deadline for voters to register to vote for the primary, which will be held for all four of the state's Congressional seats. → Read More
Mississippi college graduations: What to know about the ceremonies
In-person graduation ceremonies have returned since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some colleges plan to celebrate their students. → Read More
College graduations around the Pine Belt: What to know about the ceremonies
In-person graduation ceremonies have returned since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some colleges plan to celebrate their students. → Read More
Hinds County sheriff: Lifted jail consent decree 'a step in the right direction'
The county had been operating under a consent decree for the Raymond Detention Center since 2016. → Read More
Judge will not take up Jackson mayor's veto power in garbage contract lawsuit
In his third ruling, Special Judge Jess Dickinson said he will not address the mayor's veto and how that relates to an emergency garbage contract. → Read More
Jackson mayor asks residents for patience as some see delays from new garbage collector
Legal action between Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and the City Council over residential garbage pickup continues. → Read More
Richard's Disposal is picking up garbage in Jackson, mayor says
Residents can expect their garbage to be collected twice a week by Richard's Disposal Service. → Read More
200 years ago, Jackson became Mississippi's capital city. Here's how the city is celebrating.
Jackson is celebrating 200 years since its founding as Mississippi's permanent capital. State leaders wanted a capital that was more central. → Read More
Hinds County educator fired for reading children's book fights for job
Gary Road Elementary School Assistant Principal Toby Price read the book to second graders March 2 and was fired days later. He plans to appeal. → Read More
After asking for negotiations, Waste Management drops lawsuit against Jackson mayor, city
Jackson's emergency garbage contract expires March 31. The city has been looking for a long-term vendor, but a contract has not been approved. → Read More
Woman dies after shooting with Hinds County deputies near Raymond Detention Center
The shooting happened Friday near the Raymond Detention Center on County Farm Road, said Sheriff Tyree Jones. → Read More
Jackson mayor files lawsuit against City Council for ending garbage state of emergency
The legal action comes weeks before the city's current emergency contract with is set to end March 31. → Read More
Third person arrested in connection to Hinds County embezzlement case
Sudie Jones-Teague, owner of New Beginnings salon, faces charges of fraud, bribery and conspiracy, according to the Mississippi State Auditor's Office → Read More
Jackson mayor pulls garbage contract before City Council can consider it a third time
The city has been looking for a long-term garbage collection provider since the end of 2021. Its emergency contract expires March 31. → Read More
Hinds and Rankin counties report light flurries, weather expected to clear by weekend
Flurries and showers are expected to clear Friday afternoon, said Meteorologist Janae Elkins. The weekend is expected to be dry and cold. → Read More
Jackson still working on system issues that have left residents without water, schools virtual
City Engineer Charles Williams apologized to residents who have experienced water issues and wants them to know the city is making the system repairs. → Read More
Police: Convicted felon charged in motel homicides 'should have been taken off the street'
Jermaine White, charged with murder in double homicide of two women at a Jackson motel Sunday, was wanted for months for illegally possessing guns. → Read More
Four Jackson schools go virtual Monday due to water pressure, four others relocate classes
Peeples and Whitten middle schools and Jim Hill and Wingfield high schools went virtual Monday while students from four elementary schools were relocated. → Read More