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City & County
Suspects Still At Large, Crimes Against Persons on the Rise, Seeking Solutions
After a relatively low crime season, this past weekend began a very tense week for the city of Jackson.
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City & County
Mayor Yarber Voices Frustration Over Potholes, Airport, Water, More on Facebook
Mayor Yarber on Facebook: "It took me at least 15 minutes to begin this post. It took so long because I actually didn't know where to start. In the City …
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City & County
Ditto: Capitol District to Free Up Local Repair Funds, Get State to Pay Fair Share
The goal behind the proposed "Capitol Complex Improvement District" is to free up City of Jackson funds to work on more neglected neighborhoods, one of the original architects of the …
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Education
Amendment Hijacks Parent Involvement Bill: 'Not About Teachers'
Rep. Gregory Holloway, Sr., D-Hazlehurst, helped mold the Parent Involvement and Accountability Act, which would "grade" parents in C, D or F districts on their involvement in their children's education.
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DJ Young Venom: I Was Kicked Out of Trump Rally for Marvel's Black Panther Shirt, X Cap
Phillip Rollins was sitting in the bleachers at Madison Central High School's auditorium, looking at his phone, when suddenly he noticed people pointing and shouting: "Get him out!"
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Wounded Warrior Fires Execs Over Spending Accusations
The board of Wounded Warrior Project, one of the nation's largest veteran support groups, has fired two top officials amid news reports accusing the group of wasteful spending.
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ACA Co-Ops Lose Millions in 2015; Some Expect 2016 Profits
The Affordable Care Act's health insurance co-ops absorbed deep financial losses last year, and 2016 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for these nonprofit alternatives to traditional insurers.
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Trump Faces Questions About Rally Violence at GOP Debate
As Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump attempts to unify a fractured GOP around his candidacy, images of his supporters attacking protesters and allegations that he's inciting violence are casting new …
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State Health Department to Offer Lead Testing for Children
By adreherThe Mississippi State Department of Health if offering lead testing for children on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until further notice at the Hinds County Health Department located at the Jackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson, Suite 411. No appointment is needed.
This service is only provided for children 6 months to 5 years old who regularly consume water from the City of Jackson water system.
The cost of lead testing will be covered by Medicaid, MS CAN (Magnolia and United) and CHIP recipients. For children not covered by those programs, lead testing costs $30.
Parents with children 5 years or younger should contact their child's pediatrician or primary care provider to determine whether lead screening may be needed for their children.
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Repairs to Water System Made, Boil Water In Effect
The City of Jackson reports that repairs have been made to the water system and water pressure is returning to normal.
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100 Evacuated in Mississippi as Severe Weather Moves In
The director of the state emergency management agency in Mississippi says about 100 people have been evacuated in the Delta as a result of severe weather.
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City & County
UPDATED: Mayor Fires Back at Council's Rejection of $400K Contract for Water Study, Says 'Political'
Several council members have spent the last hour and a half questioning the mayor's request to award a $400,000 corrosion study on the city's water to a Texas company run …
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Man Gets Second Plea Hearing Over Noose on Ole Miss Statue
A judge has set a second guilty plea hearing for a man federal prosecutors say placed a noose on the University of Mississippi's statue of its first black student.
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City & County
After 'Heartbreaking' Violence, Mayor Creates Task Force to Examine Roots of Crime
After one of the most violent weekends in the city this year, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber announced on Wednesday the formation of a Criminal Justice Reform Task Force.
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Paris Collins
If Jackson State University is going to make great strides in postseason play, the team is going to need big games from Paris Collins.
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Reeves, Senators Renew Push for $575 Million in Tax Cuts
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Republican senators are renewing their effort to push through a $575 million package of tax cuts, even as Mississippi officials consider a revenue shortfall and …
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Governor Appoints Rep. Coleman as Circuit Judge in Delta
State Rep. Linda Coleman is becoming a circuit judge in the Mississippi Delta.
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City & County
City Faces Emergency and Puzzling Water Shutdown; Promises Answers in 48 Hours
The City of Jackson issued an emergency warning early today that citizens must preserve water due to an emergency shutdown. Here's what we know so far.
