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Jackson Woodrow Wilson repaving OK'd
The Jackson City Council today unanimously approved a $1.47 million contract with Superior Asphalt Inc.
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Mental disability key to death row appeal
After a change of attorneys and a refiling of briefs, Mississippi death row inmate Howard Dean Goodin will argue before state's highest court that he is mentally disabled and should not be put to death.
Jackson chamber to host Red, White & Jackson
The Jackson Chamber of Commerce has a free party planned on July 2. Titled 'Red, White & Jackson,' the two-part event will feature live music, food, arts and crafts and more.
Jackson man arrested in meth probe
A 31-year-old Jackson man is in the Rankin County Jail charged in an ongoing methamphetamine trafficking investigation that netted 53 other suspects on federal and state charges and 50 pounds of Mexican "Ice" worth more than $1.5 million.
For over 25 years, the primary focus of my professional career has been food. In my personal life, food has played a major role, falling just behind faith, family, and friends.
4 decades later, freedom rider returns to Miss.
Corey Carter could hear snippets of music in his head _ a calm and subtle melody that hadn't found its shape.
California Attorney Generala s Office Joins Jackson Death Investigation
The Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement is searching the state database that tracks doctors who prescribe controlled substances.
Jackson Man Sentenced In Child Porn Case
Joseph McNealy, a former Jackson computer systems administrator, was sentenced on Thursday to 70 months in prison for receiving and possessing images of child pornography, federal officials said.
City Hall Is Famaliar Ground For Harvey Johnson
Harvey Johnson returns to City Hall a few days earlier than he planned. Wednesday morning, Johnson was sworn in as Jackson's interim mayor.
Jackson man sentenced in '06 shooting
A man who had faced one count of murder and two counts of aggravated assault from a Dec.
Jackson To Receive $400K For Highway 80 Corridor
The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration announced Tuesday that the city of Jackson will receive a $400,000 grant to create an economic development strategy for the Highway 80 commercial corridor.
Jackson weekend fires ruled arson
Jackson fire investigators say they believe most of the seven fires that occurred over the weekend may be arson.
Charge dropped in Jackson police slaying
Prosecutors have dropped a charge against another person in connection with the 1995 slaying of Jackson Patrolman Robert J. Washington.
Jackson's City Attorney Retiring
Incoming Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson will have to find a new city attorney once he takes office.
Jackson homicide detectives were working into the night trying to determine who killed a 16-year-old Monday afternoon and why.
Mississippi lawmakers pass 2nd cigarette tax
JACKSON - Mississippi lawmakers late Monday approved the state's second cigarette excise tax increase of the year, and Gov.
New Swine Flu Cases Reported In Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Health says the state's total number of swine flu cases is 152, and there are still no deaths.
Shoplifting suspect shot by Ridgeland police
For the second time this month, a suspect who hit and injured a Ridgeland police officer with his car has been shot making his getaway.
Johnson Seeks Public Input For Jackson's Future
Mayor-Elect Harvey Johnson Jr. wants to know what ideas residents have about what the city can better do for them.