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Director of Planning and Development Mukesh Kumar hopes to increase greenspace in downtown Jackson to …

• July 11, 2018

At the Downtown Design Dialogue on June 30, the City’s Planning Department displayed renderings to …

• July 11, 2018

Trump Claims Germany 'Totally Controlled' by Russia

In a combative start to his NATO visit, President Donald Trump asserted Wednesday that a pipeline project has made Germany "totally controlled" by and "captive to Russia" and blasted allies' …

In a combative start to his NATO visit, President Donald Trump asserted Wednesday that a …

• July 11, 2018

Border Protection Says NYC Mayor Crossed Border Illegally

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his security detail violated both Mexican and U.S. immigration laws by crossing the border on foot during a visit near El Paso, …

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his security detail violated both Mexican and …

• July 11, 2018

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• July 11, 2018

The late Brad Dye, Mississippi lieutenant governor from 1980 to 1992 after stints as state …

• July 10, 2018

Deborah Hunter

Deborah Hunter, a Ridgeland resident and self-taught chef, is coming to Lemuria Books on Saturday, July 14, to hold a book signing for her new cookbook, “My Delicious Mississippi Life: …

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• July 10, 2018

Help Jackson Stuff a Truck with School Supplies for JPS Students

With Jackson Public Schools starting in less than a month, the City started a campaign to equip students with supplies they'll need.

Constituent Services Manager Keyshia Sanders addressed reporters at a press conference on July 9 about …

• July 10, 2018

Rainbow Co-op Closing, Owners of Froogel's Buy McDade's and SBA Open House

The Rainbow Co-op Board of Directors, which voted to seek Chapter 11 reorganization protection in March, has now decided to close the grocery, which has been open since 1980.

The Rainbow Co-op Board of Directors, which voted to seek Chapter 11 reorganization protection in …

• July 10, 2018

Five in Special Election to Succeed Gipson in Mississippi House

Five candidates are competing in a special election to fill a seat in the Mississippi House. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Tuesday in District 77 in parts of Rankin …

The winner of the special election will serve until January 2020, finishing a term started …

• July 10, 2018

Starbucks, Citing Ocean Threat, is Ditching Plastic Straws

Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, the coffee chain announced Monday, becoming the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls …

Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, the coffee …

• July 10, 2018