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JMAA: Flights Cancelled Out of Jackson

THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS FOR THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 30, 2012.

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FEMA: Flash Flooding High Risk as Isaac Moves Inland

"As the storm continues to move inland, there are a number of areas both along the coast and inland that can be affected by strong winds, storm surge and inland …

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Isaac Soaks Coast, Meanders North

Hurricane Isaac spreads flooding, harsh winds across coast, will bring sustained winds and rain to capital city.

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Charles Tillman: Speak Softly

Ward 5 Jackson City Councilman Charles Tillman's soft-spoken approach doesn't immediately give the impression of former middle-school principal.

Mayor Johnson Declares State of Emergency

Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. declared a state of emergency for the City of Jackson today as Tropical Storm Isaac continues to move into the Jackson area. The storm will continue …

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Hinds CC Cancels Some Classes, Closes Thursday

Hinds Community College announces schedule changes because of concerns about wind and rain from Hurricane Isaac.

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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Voter ID Laws

Voter IDs laws have become a political flashpoint in what's gearing up to be another close election year.

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Where Voter ID Stands in Mississippi

After years of unsuccessfully trying to get the Mississippi Legislature to pass a voter ID law, last November, state conservatives put the issue of voter ID to the state's voters.

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The New Immigration Fight

Maria Mazy, 19, could be the poster child for either side of the national discussion on immigration.

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Witch Hunt on Watkins?

A local television news channel's recent stories about David Watkins' legal issues regarding the Metrocenter project sound like a witch hunt, Retro Metro partner Socrates Garrett said.

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Chanelle Renee

Model Chanelle Renee is more than just a pretty face. Renee is also a graphic designer, creative director and design editor.

Education

Graduation Rates, Test Scores Up

Mississippi's graduation rate rate rose to 73.7 percent in 2011, according to the state Department of Education.

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Utilities Prep for Isaac Blackouts

Electric utilities around the state say they're ready for power outages related to Hurricane Isaac, upgraded about 11:30 a.m. to a full-scale hurricane.

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Hotel Business and Price Gouging Increase as Isaac Approaches

Attorney General Jim Hood warned Mississippians about the potential for price gouging as Isaac draws near.

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Robert R. Latham Jr.

Robert R. Latham Jr. is the man in the middle of the storm.

City & County

Jackson on CodeRED, Continues to Prep for Isaac

The City of Jackson continued to make preparations today ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac.

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MEMA Releases Shelter Update

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

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Beware of Price Gouging, Repair Fraud

Hoods Warns Against Gouging, Repair Fraud

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Mississippi Readies for Isaac

On the eve of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast, Mississippi is preparing for a storm that could become a hurricane by Tuesday.

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Another Mississippi Soldier Dies in Mideast

Over the weekend, Pfc. Patricia L. Horne became the second soldier with Mississippi ties to die in Afghanistan in the past week.