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Azia’s Picks 4-16-21

If you need some new ideas on what’s happening in the tri-city area this upcoming week, check out my picks. Whatever you decide, remember we’re still in a pandemic, so …

Hinds County Removes Public Works Director; Water Supply Disrupted in Jackson, Byram

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors did not renew Interim Public Works Director Thelman Boyd’s contract, opting to appoint County Engineering Manager Charles Sims in the interim.

Finishing for Heather

Heather Palmer McFarland seemed to have it all in the spring of 2008. She was married to a wonderful husband, Brian, had earned her doctorate in speech communication from the …

Blues Music’s Spell Hits a Resonant Note in New Stage Play in Jackson

Austin Hohnke and Mark G. Henderson star in New Stage Theatre’s production of “I Just Stopped by to See the Man” as English rocker Karl and blues musician Jesse “The …

Republicans Approve ‘CRT’ Bill Despite Opposition From All Black House Members

For six hours on Thursday, Black Mississippi House representatives argued against a bill that would set limits on discussions of race in classrooms. Once their arguments wrapped up, though, the …

Amid False 2020 Claims, GOP States Eye Voting System Upgrade

For years, Tennessee Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro’s call to require the state’s voting infrastructure to include a paper record of each ballot cast has been batted down in …

Police Arrest Corinth Man for Poisoned Letters

Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was arrested Wednesday at his home in Corinth, near the Tennessee state line.

Wright: A Familiar Face

Charity Wright has dedicated her last 14 years to working in City Hall in the Jackson City Clerk's office. Now she is asking for a promotion—to city councilwoman.

For Boston Bomb Suspect, a Seasoned Defense Team

Miriam Conrad is preparing for what's expected to be a long and complicated legal process.

Paige: Skating to Victory?

For James Paige, a husband and father of three daughters, the condition of Jackson's roads along with crime and business development are of paramount concern.

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A Constant Risk

About six months ago, Candace Houston's world went wonky. That's when she learned that her cousin's persistent cough wasn't bronchitis. Instead, the diagnosis was tuberculosis, a highly contagious and potentially …

Friends of Boston Bomb Suspect Charged

Hours before the Boston Marathon suspects allegedly gunned down a police officer, authorities say he exchanged a series of text messages with a friend who'd become suspicious.

Fed Keeps Stimulus, Says Taxes and Cuts Have Hurt

The Federal Reserve cautioned America's political leaders Wednesday that their policies are hurting the economy.

Seamstress Survived 17 Days in Bangladesh Collapse

A woman was rescued from the factory building where more than 1,000 died.

Review Chairman: Clinton Didn't Make Benghazi Call

The seasoned diplomat who penned a highly critical report on security at a U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, defended his scathing assessment but absolved then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. …

Fire Chief Says Search Almost Complete in Oklahoma

The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.

Senate Committee Set to Vote on Obama's CIA Choice

The Senate Intelligence Committee is scheduled to vote on President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA after weeks of wrangling with the White House over access to top-secret information …

Venezuela Announces Death of President Chavez

Venezuela's vice president announced that President Hugo Chavez died on Tuesday, ending 14 years of rule by the firebrand socialist but leaving his party firmly in control of the nation.

A Diplomatic Natural, Kerry Hits Ground Running

Secretary of State John Kerry schmoozed and cajoled his way through Europe and the Middle East on his first trip abroad as America's top envoy.

Efforts to Avoid Gov't Shutdown Move to Senate

If Congress can avoid another budget crisis, it could clear the way for lawmakers and President Barack Obama to restart talks on a longer-term deficit reduction plan.