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Board of Trustees at Jackson Public Schools agree to move forward with reconfigurations

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/03/2023 - 13:39

The Jackson Public School Board of Trustees voted to move forward with the reconfiguration process on Wednesday afternoon during a meeting.

      
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Police: 1 dead, 4 injured after shooting in Atlanta hospital; suspect 'at large'

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/03/2023 - 13:27

One person is dead and three injured in an "active shooter situation" inside a building in Midtown Atlanta, police said Wednesday.

      
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Mississippi teen accused of killing pregnant 16-year-old

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/03/2023 - 12:28

A 15-year-old male from Mississippi has been arrested in the death of a 16-year-old girl and her fetus, police said.

      
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Jackson MS Water Crisis: Judge OKs money for billing system upgrade

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/03/2023 - 11:15

A judge has approved a request to set aside federal money for new billing software and other services for Jackson's troubled water system.

      
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Tori Bowie, US sprinter, Olympic medalist, dies at 32

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/03/2023 - 10:01

The management company for Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie says she died. She was 32.

      
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Man sought in shooting that wounded Mississippi trooper

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 16:45

Law enforcement agencies are offering a reward for information about a man suspected of shooting a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper.

      
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Escaped Hinds County inmate found dead in New Orleans. What we know

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 16:44

One of four inmates who escaped from the Raymond Detention Center on April 22 has been found dead in New Orleans, said Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones

      
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Mississippi has a new license plate design. Here's how we got it

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 15:39

The State of Mississippi recently announced a new standard license plate design beginning with January 2024 renewals.

      
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See why company that distributes Coca-Cola plans $100 million expansion in Madison County

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 14:19

MDA providing assistance for Clark Beverage, which will add as many as 30 jobs as part of expansion

      
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Germantown Village expected to anchor Gluckstadt as its city center

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:27

Germantown Village is underway and it positions the city to compete with Madison and Ridgeland for the spending dollars of consumers in the area.

      
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The city of Byram awarded $1.55 million towards fixing drainage and related road issues

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:05

The City of Byram will receive $1.5 million from various state funds to aid in repair of drainage and related road issues. See the funding.

      
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Jackson MS needs federal funds to cover water system repairs, appointee says

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 10:57

The manager appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice to oversee reforms to the beleaguered water system in Mississippi's capital city says he won't have enough money to cover expenses until more f…

      
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Mississippi contestants advance to Top 8 Monday on 'American Idol.' See what they sang

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 10:18

Both Mississippi 'American Idol' contestants Colin Stough, 18, of Gattman and Zachariah Smith, 19, of Amory are among the Top 8 contestants.

      
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Jackson mayor addresses 'inaccurate information' during press conference. What he said

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 05/02/2023 - 10:13

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba used his Monday press conference to refute what he called "inaccurate information" being spread.

      
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Police recruit dies Monday, according to a city press release. What we know

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/01/2023 - 15:01

Police recruit dies Monday. "This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts break for this young man. . ." said Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.

      
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Future of Steve's Deli in doubt. See what's next for popular downtown restaurant

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:07

Steve Long and his wife Julie, owner's of Steve's Deli, will be leaving Jackson soon. Their announced deal to sell the restaurant has fallen through.

      
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Democratic candidates gather for forum in Yazoo City. See what they said

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/01/2023 - 11:41

Several Democratic Party candidates for MS offices held a forum in Yazoo City. No Republican candidates chose to participate.

      
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'American Idol': Colin Stough encouraged to get nasty, Zachariah Smith called authentic

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/01/2023 - 10:39

"American Idol" delivered a fiery episode Sunday night, which saw the top 12 take on songs from artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

      
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Unity needed in mother's quest for justice, answers in Rasheem Carter's mysterious death

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:59

Tiffany Carter wants answers to what happened to her son after he disappeared in Mississippi. Groups nationwide are throwing in their support.

      
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Hundreds gather for Rasheem Carter protest in Taylorsville MS

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/01/2023 - 06:21

Hundreds of supporters came from across the country to show support for Rasheem Carter's family after he was found dead near Taylorsville, Miss.

      
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