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Family Spokesman: Rexdale Henry's Fines Shouldn't Have Led to Death
John Steele, a spokesman for the family of Rexdale Henry, who was found dead inside the Neshoba County Jail on July 14, said the family is awaiting the results of …
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Jackson Students Hack, Code Their Way to Top Honors
After sharpening their skills at the state's largest hackathon event, several Jackson-area schools flexed their coding muscle in New Orleans to win top prizes.
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Andrew Campbell
In the summer of 2012, Andrew Campbell took a bus up to South Dakota. He was going to spend the summer interning with an organic farm that raised crops for …
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The military and a private organization have brought home the remains of 36 Marines killed in one of World War II's bloodiest battles.
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Boston Mayor Refuses to Sign Host Contract for 2024 Olympics
Boston's mayor delivered a harsh blow to the city's effort to host the 2024 Olympics on Monday when he declared he wouldn't sign any document "that puts one dollar of …
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Malaysia, Cuba Taken Off US Human Trafficking Blacklist
The State Department on Monday took Malaysia and Cuba off its blacklist of countries failing to combat modern-day slavery, leaving the U.S. open to criticism that politics is swaying the …
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10 Local Stories of the Week
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.
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Death of Choctaw Activist Rexdale Henry in Neshoba Jail Prompts Private Autopsy
A private autopsy is under way for Rexdale W. Henry, a 53-year-old man found dead inside the Neshoba County Jail in Philadelphia, Miss., on July 14.
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Machelle Shelby Kyles
Machelle Shelby Kyles, Democratic Challenger for House District 63
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Livingston Park Reopens, Zoo Gets a Giraffe
Starting today, families will be able to enjoy west Jackson's Livingston Park in a way the park has not been used in a long time. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place …
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City Going on Well Water After South Jackson Water Line Break
By R.L. NaveThe mayor's office just sent out the following the release about the situation in south Jackson:
The City of Jackson will temporarily switch to the well water system in south Jackson as crews work to locate a 42-inch water line break.
The transition to the well system begins immediately to allow the city’s water system to recharge and alleviate low-water pressure in areas of south Jackson and the City of Byram.
As a result of the switch to the well water system, customers may experience discoloration and changes in taste and odor due to the well water mixing with surface water. This mix of well and surface water is safe to drink and use. City crews have already begun flushing hydrants to remove any discolored water from the lines.
Effective immediately, The City of Jackson is strongly urging voluntary water conservation measures for all customers served by the City’s Water System. The city’s Department of Public Works has determined that system-wide voluntary water conservation measures are needed at this time to allow the system to recharge and to improve areas of low water pressure as the city’s crews work to determine the location of a critical water line failure.
While the voluntary water conservation notice is in effect, all water system customers are strongly urged to eliminate nonessential uses of water, which include the following:
· The use of hoses, sprinklers or other means for sprinkling or watering of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, flowers or other vegetation.
· The use of water for washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, trailer houses or other type of mobile equipment.
· The washing of streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, office buildings, exterior of homes, sidewalks, apartments or other outdoor surfaces.
· The operation of an ornamental fountain or other structures making a similar use of water.
· The use of water for filling swimming or wading pools.
The city greatly appreciates your assistance in ensuring that all customers will continue to receive safe, adequate and reliable water service.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 601.960.2723 or 601.960.1777.
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Columbus Mayor Robert Smith
Columbus has joined the list of Mississippi cities no longer flying the state flag because the design includes a Confederate battle emblem.
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Theater Gunman's Family Called Him Mentally Ill, Violent
The family of the man who killed two people and wounded nine others before killing himself at a crowded showing of "Trainwreck" showing said he was mentally ill and so …
