by R.L Nave
May 4, 2012
Turtles like the proposed "One Lake" flood-control plan. Now developers just have to convince the U.S. Corps of Engineers and Jackson area residents who'll be affected.
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It’s the Weekend!
by Dustin Cardon
May 4, 2012
Today, Arts Alive! Kicks off at Smith Park (Yazoo St.) and runs through May 5. The annual festival includes music, food, and art exhibits. Performers include the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Legacy and Swing de Paris. Free admission; call 601-326-3450.…
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May 4, 2012
Today, Arts Alive! Kicks off at Smith Park (Yazoo St.) and runs through May 5. The annual festival includes music, food, and art exhibits. Performers include the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Legacy and Swing de Paris. Free admission; call 601-326-3450.…
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[development] [education] 
JPS Tries to Present Rationale for Rezoning
by Elizabeth Waibel
May 3, 2012
After voting last week to close one school and reorganize others, the Jackson Public Schools district is trying to explain the rationale for its decision.
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May 3, 2012
After voting last week to close one school and reorganize others, the Jackson Public Schools district is trying to explain the rationale for its decision.
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[Youth] 
Jackson Kicks Off Youth Fishing Initiative
by Jacob Fuller
May 3, 2012
Pecan Park Elementary student Kynedi Nichols stole the show with the first catch of the day at the kickoff of a new youth fishing initiative in Livingston Park at the Jackson Zoo Wednesday.
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May 3, 2012
Pecan Park Elementary student Kynedi Nichols stole the show with the first catch of the day at the kickoff of a new youth fishing initiative in Livingston Park at the Jackson Zoo Wednesday.
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Team of the Day: Mississippi Brilla
by Bryan Flynn
May 3, 2012
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is one of the oldest soccer competitions in America. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Cup held its draw for placing teams in the tournament.
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May 3, 2012
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is one of the oldest soccer competitions in America. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Cup held its draw for placing teams in the tournament.
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[business] [City/County] [development] 
Medical Corridor: Almost a Plan
by Jacob Fuller
May 2, 2012
The steering committee of the Jackson medical corridor, a proposed project that would stretch the length of Woodrow Wilson Avenue between Interstates 55 and 220, will soon have the first draft of the strategic plan for the project.
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May 2, 2012
The steering committee of the Jackson medical corridor, a proposed project that would stretch the length of Woodrow Wilson Avenue between Interstates 55 and 220, will soon have the first draft of the strategic plan for the project.
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[City/County] [education] [Politics] 
JPS Accreditation Still Uncertain
by Elizabeth Waibel
May 2, 2012
Jackson Public Schools will have to wait a bit longer to find out whether it will lose or retain its accreditation status.
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May 2, 2012
Jackson Public Schools will have to wait a bit longer to find out whether it will lose or retain its accreditation status.
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[education] 
Board Picks Gray for JPS Superintendent
by Elizabeth Waibel
May 2, 2012
The Jackson Public Schools board announced last night that it had selected Dr. Cedrick Gray to lead the district as its next superintendent.
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May 2, 2012
The Jackson Public Schools board announced last night that it had selected Dr. Cedrick Gray to lead the district as its next superintendent.
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[fuller] 
Two Pearl Police Officers Injured, One Killed
by Jacob Fuller
May 1, 2012
Three Pearl police officers were shot, leaving one dead and two injured, while they served a search warrant in building 25 of Colony Park Apartments Tuesday. Investigator Michael T. "Mike" Walter died at 11:56 a.m. at University of Mississippi Medical…
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May 1, 2012
Three Pearl police officers were shot, leaving one dead and two injured, while they served a search warrant in building 25 of Colony Park Apartments Tuesday. Investigator Michael T. "Mike" Walter died at 11:56 a.m. at University of Mississippi Medical…
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[City/County] [education] 
JPS to Close School Under Rezoning Plan
by Elizabeth Waibel
May 1, 2012
Jackson Public Schools plans to close one school next fall and reorganize others under a rezoning plan intended to account for population shifts in the city.
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May 1, 2012
Jackson Public Schools plans to close one school next fall and reorganize others under a rezoning plan intended to account for population shifts in the city.
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