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Water Line Project Begins

Jackson officials broke ground this morning on a $3.5 million infrastructure project that will increase the city's water supply.

Person of the Day

Keith Kornfeld

Silky Cambodian Saraman curry and kaffir lime creme brulee might be out-of-the-ordinary culinary choices for a chef from New Orleans, but Keith Kornfeld has made Southeast Asian cuisine his specialty …

Community Events and Public Meetings

Mission Mississippi Prayer Breakfasts. The organization's purpose is to promote racial healing and unity. Free;

City Partners with Midtown Development

The city of Jackson is offering additional funds to help an affordable housing project in the Midtown Community.

JSU Offers Grant Help; Small Biz Assistance

Jackson State University's Center of Business and Economic Development offers a wide array of services to help small businesses and nonprofits thrive in Jackson.

Emergency Calls Begin; Jackson Makes ‘Top 100 List'

City officials can warn residents directly about fallen trees and broken power lines during storms and other emergencies. A new system quickly delivers messages by phone to targeted areas of …

Person of the Day

Vivica A. Fox

Clapping her hands and laughing with delight, actress Vivica A. Fox smiled as a group of children and teens showed her the cheers they had learned to welcome her to …

It's the Weekend!

Tonight, the Mississippi Braves play the Tennessee Smokies, and it's sure to be a spectacular game. The excitement starts at 7 p.m. at Trustmark Park (1 Braves Way, Pearl) and …

Johnson Unveils Jobs Initiative; Ambassador Program

Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. unveiled a new jobs program to increase employment opportunities for Jacksonians during his State of the City address at the Jackson Medical Mall yesterday.

Plan Calls for Biking, Walking

The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District's new $3.5 billion long-range transportation plan emphasizes biking and walking as alternative forms of transportation.

Person of the Day

Linda Rush

Linda Rush is passionate about establishing equal educational success for all children and making a difference for the young people in the Jackson area.

Johnson Gives State of the City Address

During his State of the City address this afternoon, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. touted his administration's progress over the last year and unveiled a "Jobs for Jacksonians" initiative to …

Politics

Council Holds Off on Debt Vote

The Jackson City Council's decision to put off a vote to restructure the city's bond debt and save approximately $6 million over the next two years resulted in friction between …

Politics

Should Justice Court Judges Be Lawyers?

Attorney Micah Dutro says the District 1 Justice Court seat needs a judge with a law degree.

Politics

Independent Candidates

Hoping to attract voters who are undecided in voting for Democrats or Republicans, Independent candidates are looking for a piece of the political pie.

Politics

The GOP Gubernatorial Field

Most Republicans in Mississippi's statewide elections can be easily confused with one another in terms of their platforms. There are some differences between them, however, that could prove to be …

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Democrats: The Mayor or the Businessman?

Bill Luckett and Johnny DuPree, Democratic candidates for governor in Mississippi, resembled long-time acquaintances more than they did political opponents during a debate at the University of Mississippi July 6.

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Amos: ‘I'm needed' as Supervisor

Robert Amos doesn't give up easily. The 37-year-old lost the Jackson mayoral race in 2009, but he is determined to replace Hinds County District 3 Supervisor Peggy Calhoun in the …

Clarion-Ledger Hiring?

After The Clarion-Ledger laid off four journalists June 21, ads appeared on the national job site JournalismJobs.com seeking four new journalists at Gannett Co.'s Jackson newspaper.

Jacksonian

Wendell Watts

Jackson Police Department's Precinct 4 Commander Wendell Watts' uncle, Wayne Black, told him that he could expect one of two things to happen when he began his law enforcement career. …