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June 16, 2005
Knowledgeable Walker smart choice by Melton for city’s top administrative officer
Knowledgeable Walker smart choice by Melton for city’s top administrative officer Walker, 61, a former Warren County supervisor, has broad vision and understands the importance of continuity in leadership and developing leaders. “You must have a ball, and you can’t hand that ball off in an official ceremony after an election,” said Walker, who has…
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June 16, 2005
Melton Taps Woman for Police Chief
Melton Taps Woman for Police Chief Jackson Mayor-Elect Frank Melton made it official Tuesday, introducing his choice for police chief, the first female to head the department. As previously reported, Shirlene Anderson is Melton’s pick to lead the state’s largest police force. She was Melton’s second-in-command when he was director of the Mississippi Bureau of…
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June 16, 2005
Jackson, Byram Negotiating Settlement
Jackson, Byram Negotiating Settlement It’s been more than a decade, with over one million dollars spent in the legal battle, but the City of Jackson and Byram may be close to a settlement. Negotiations are underway to give Byram its incorporation, while allowing the capitol city room for growth. In a matter of days attorneys…
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June 14, 2005
Ex-MBN officer likely chief
Ex-MBN officer likely chief The search was over before it began. Jackson Mayor-elect Frank Melton said he wants Shirlene Anderson, former deputy director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, to lead the city’s Police Department. “I’m getting away from the good ol’ boys club,” he said. “We have females in the JPD. We’ve had them…
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June 13, 2005
Melton: Expand Farish St. project
Melton: Expand Farish St. project With work on Farish Street’s Entertainment District scheduled to begin later this month, Jackson Mayor-elect Frank Melton said he’s ready to enlarge the plans. “I want to expand the project to include the rest of Farish Street. We need to redo Farish all the way to Davis Street,” Melton said.…
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June 13, 2005
Bottom line? Diverse groups want Melton to be successful
Bottom line? Diverse groups want Melton to be successful Optimism, hope and expectations. Election nights usually are brimming with great expectations, but Frank Melton’s backers were overflowing with it last Tuesday. But there was more to Melton’s post-election celebration last week than the usual back-slapping and political gloating. First, it was clearly one of the…
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June 10, 2005
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon
Marshall Ramsey Cartoon Clarion Ledger 6/9/5
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June 10, 2005
Melton has his work cut out for him – CL Editorial
Melton has his work cut out for him – CL Editorial Fresh with a true mandate – 88 percent – Democrat Frank Melton takes office as Jackson mayor on July 4 with plenty of momentum, but a lot of problems facing the city. Melton recognizes the city has been in the leadership doldrums. His premier…
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June 8, 2005
It’s Over – And Just Beginning
by Alan Lange To no one’s real surprise, Frank Melton will be the next mayor of Jackson. What is surprising is the margins he ran up in the primary (against a two term incumbent) and the general election (against a well known Republican). Frank Melton (DEM) 24594 88.685% Rick Whitlow (REP) 3138 11.315% Total 27732…
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June 8, 2005
Melton as mayor offers great hope – CL Editorial
Melton as mayor offers great hope – CL Editorial The election – some might say “coronation” – of Democrat Frank Melton as Jackson mayor Tuesday excites great hopes, but not without some leavening caution. Melton cruised to victory over Republican Rick Whitlow Tuesday after thrashing incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. in the Democratic Primary May…
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June 8, 2005
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Marshall Ramsey Cartoon Editorial Clarion Ledger 6/8/5
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June 8, 2005
Mayor-elect planning 3 days of inauguration celebrations
Mayor-elect planning 3 days of inauguration celebrations Jackson Mayor-elect Frank Melton plans to spread inaugural festivities over three days, beginning with the swearing-in and concluding with a prayer service. But what Jacksonians are most interested in is Melton’s first speech as mayor, which will be after he is sworn in on July 1 at City…
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April 23, 2026
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
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Daniel Tyson
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April 23, 2026
Stove donation means community cares for women in MAGCOR’s ServSafe program
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi students test their financial literacy
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 23, 2026
Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery
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April 23, 2026
Our heavenly friend
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Russ Latino
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April 22, 2026
Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home
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Sid Salter
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April 22, 2026
Local sports: Glory and honor from the days before NIL, the portals, and social media
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Mike Chaney
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness
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