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JPD Uses Feds’ Technology to Fight Crime, Breaks Water Theft Case

The brass at the Jackson Police Department are crowing about ending 2015 with crime in a continued free fall and some new technology helping officers solving crime.

James Meredith

It shouldn't be surprising that James Meredith, whose life and activism is the subject of a whole corner at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, has a plan to …

‘Pay or Stay’: City’s ‘Debtor’s Jail’ Under Fire

Michael Davis had two choices: Write a check to the City of Jackson for $19,403.81 for fines and court costs or spend 335 days at the Raymond Detention Center.

Yarber, Powell Face Water Billing Questions

After more careful review, city officials say that potential causes of exorbitant water bills go deeper and are more complicated than previously thought.

Miss. Part of Alarming West Nile Trend

Mississippi has one of the nation's highest rates of West Nile infections and rates of death from the mosquito-borne disease.

Ashby Foote Joins Jackson Council

The Jackson City Council has moved closer to returning to full strength with Ashby Foote officially joining the body as Ward 1 councilman.

City Escapes $600K Judgment

A federal judge has dismissed a $600,000 judgment against the City of Jackson that dates back to a 2012 lawsuit.

Mayor Yarber Opens Up City Data

Mayor Tony Yarber is opening up. Specifically, his administration is developing an open-data policy for the City of Jackson.

City Focuses on Wastewater Issues

The City of Jackson is practically waist-deep in wastewater issues.

Domestic-Violence Victims Can Waive Utility Deposits

Mississippi domestic-violence victims can now overcome a major hurdle to starting a new life away from their abusers.

The Business of Beer

Last year, after several failed attempts, Mississippi lawmakers made it legal to produce and sell beer containing as much as 8 percent alcohol.

Inside The Abortion Clinic Battle

Emily Lyons arrived at work early the morning of Jan. 30, 1998.

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Facing the Odds in the Washington Addition

On command, two black boys marched into Wesley Murray's office and slouched against the wood paneled wall.

War Against Potholes: The City Battles Nature, Resources

To people in Jackson, who have to battle blown tires, crooked front-end alignments and nearly drowned children, the distinction between potholes, sinkholes and utility cuts are meaningless.

States Resist Congress' Payday Loan Bill

The power to regulate controversial non-bank products such as installment, title and payday loans could be snatched away from states under a congressional proposal.

DHS Pauses Finger Scan Expansion

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is putting off the rollout of a controversial finger scanning program for daycare centers.

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Charlayne Hunter-Gault Headlines MLK Event

After Charlayne Hunter-Gault integrated the University of Georgia in 1961, she was naturally swept up in the tumult of the Civil Rights Act and wanted to join her fellow student …

Sheriff Tyrone Lewis Prevails in Bailiff Dispute

It is up to Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis, not local judges, to hire and assign courtroom bailiffs, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

City: Employee Furloughs to Save $4.9 Million

Starting in October, all full-time employees will be required to take one furlough day per month.

Alleged Domestic Attack Prompts Police Chase, Crash

A suspected domestic-violence situation prompted a high-speed police chased that ended with a six-car collision in downtown Jackson today.