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Ward 1 Community Meeting Tuesday

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. is holding a Ward 1 meeting at Beth Israel Tuesday, July 17, at 6 p.m.

JPD: Trustmark on Hwy. 18 Not Robbed

The Jackson Police Department just announced that a local bank was not robbed yesterday. Whew.

Center for Reproductive Rights Responds to Clinic Ruling

Center for Reproductive Rights President Nancy Northrup: “Every woman in the United States must be guaranteed the same rights and protections under the laws of the land, no matter where …

Agenda for July 16, 2012, Hinds Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, July 16, in the Chancery Court building downtown.

AG: Feds Need More Info Before Pre-clearing Voter ID in Miss.

The Department of Justice has responded to the State’s request for pre-clearance of the voter ID law as presented in House Bill 921 (2012), announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

FEMA Update on Isaac: As of Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012

Since Friday, when President Obama approved Individual Assistance as part of the Major Disaster declaration for Louisiana requested by the Governor, more than 35,000 Louisianans have registered for assistance, with …

Entergy: Power Restored to All Homes, Businesses by Late Sunday

Entergy Mississippi, Inc. has successfully completed restoring power to all of its customers whose homes and businesses could safely take electricity after the impact of Hurricane Isaac.

FEMA: Things Hurricane Isaac Survivors Need to Know

FEMA released this information today for Hurricane Isaac survivors.

JSU Cited as Top School in Two National Rankings

Jackson State University is cited in two national rankings as one of the top schools in the nation for educating African-Americans.

Jackson Named One of 100 Best Communities for Young People

Jackson, a second-time 100 Best winner, was again recognized for programs that support youth education, healthy living and community involvement.

Two Former JPD Officers Plead Guilty to Accepting Bribes

Former Jackson Police Department Patrol Officers Monyette Quintel Jefferson, 27, and Terence Dale Jenkins, 25, pled guilty in U.S. District Court today to accepting bribes from an undercover FBI agent.

JPS Gets Extension on Withdrawal of Accreditation with Conditions

The Mississippi Board of Education voted today to grant Jackson Public Schools an extension to come into full compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act if the district agrees …

DOJ Sues to Protect the Constitutional Rights of Children in Mississippi

Department seeks declaratory, injunctive and equitable relief against City of Meridian, Lauderdale County and Mississippi Division of Youth Services.

Jackson Issues Precautionary Water Conservation Notice for South of I-20

This is only for those residents who are served by the surface water system. Those customers on the well water system are not affected.

Hinds County DA Employee Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes

A former employee of the Hinds County District Attorney's Office has admitted in court that he is guilty of accepting bribes.

No Voter ID Needed for Nov. 6 General Election

The state and county Democratic executive committees are working to remind all elections officials and voters around the state that Mississippi voters will NOT need to present identification in order …

MEMA: What Flood Insurance Covers, and What It Doesn't

National Flood Insurance Policy Holders who experienced flooding due to Hurricane Isaac are reminded that NFIP policies do not cover rental assistance.

Democratic Response to the State of the State

Text of the Democratic response to the State of the State, as delivered by Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens.

Gov. Bryant Chimes in on Immigration

Gov. Phil Bryant has issued an Executive Order reaffirming Mississippi law that prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits.

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MEMA Releases Shelter Update

Public shelters will begin opening as Tropical Storm Isaac continues its move toward the Gulf Coast.