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Politics
Mississippi Mayor Challenges Medical Marijuana Initiative
Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler on Tuesday challenged the petition process that put one of two medical marijuana proposals on the statewide ballot, arguing that the number of signatures gathered …
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City & County
Lumumba: Maintain Social Distancing During Halloween; Southwest Flight Details Soon
Families across Jackson should continue to follow pandemic safety strategies as they celebrate Halloween this weekend during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said at a press conference Monday.
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Person of the Day
Vasilios "Bill" Matheos
Vasilios "Bill" Konstantinos Matheos, owner of Bill's Greek Tavern in Jackson and a man many in the city knew and referred to as "God Bless America" for his habit of …
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coronavirus
Absentee Voting on the Rise in Mississippi
Absentee voting in Mississippi is continuing at a brisk pace, the state's top elections official said Monday. Secretary of State Michael Watson said nearly 170,000 absentee ballots had been requested …
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Biz Roundup
Mississippi Boychoir "Be the Light" 5K, Mangia Bene 12 Days of Giving and Black Axes at the Outlets
The Mississippi Boychoir recently announced its inaugural "Be the Light" 5k run and walk and fun run event, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Flowood Nature Trail.
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National
Analysis: Mississippi US Senate Race Draws Outside Attention
Democratic challenger Mike Espy and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith are both receiving help from out-of-state politicians as they compete for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi.
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Politics
Attorney Will Evaluate Mississippi Mental Health Services
William Rosamond, a special assistant attorney general in Mississippi, has been appointed to a new role in state government as the coordinator of mental health accessibility.
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City & County
Jackson Groups to Raise $1 Million for JPS Virtual Learning, Mental Health Services
Working Together Jackson, a coalition of dozens of local organizations, is raising $1 million in the next month to assist needy families within the Jackson Public School District for virtual …
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Crime
DA Could Bring Case in 2017 Shooting by Mississippi Police
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said he might seek charges against two police officers in a 2017 shooting that wounded a man they were chasing.
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State
Southwest Airlines Returning to Jackson
After a six-year absence, Southwest Airlines is returning to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport in 2021. The City of Jackson, which owns the airport, has suffered from limited airline service in …
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Person of the Day
Scotty Walden
In Jay Hopson's place, co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Scotty Walden was named the interim coach for the University of Southern Mississippi football team after Hopson left.
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Politics
Mississippi Gov. Nominates Director for Environmental Agency
Attorney Chris Wells is being nominated to lead the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality after serving as the agency's interim director since January.
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coronavirus
AP Road Trip: In Mississippi, Black Voters Face Many Hurdles
After years of being shut out of state races, Democrats hope mobilizing Black voters and recruiting Black candidates can eventually give them a path back to relevance in one of …
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coronavirus
Hinds County Supervisors Say Nov. 3 Election Safe
Members of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors sought to allay the fears of some about voting on Nov. 3 at their meeting Monday.
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City & County
City Starts Public Engagement to Craft New Comprehensive Plan
The people of Jackson have the opportunity to contribute to a new comprehensive plan for the city, with the public engagement phase lasting for the next three months, Mayor Chokwe …
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Development
Sports Complex Planned at Former Mississippi Water Park Site
A sports complex is being planned at the site of a former water park near Mississippi's capital city, according to officials.
