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April 7, 2005
Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast Mission Mississippi cordially invites you to come to the 2005 Mayor’s Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Mikhail’s Conference Center in the Ballroom located at 4330 N. State Street in Jackson, MS. Start time is 6:45 a.m. and will end at 8:15 a.m. Every year for the past…
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April 7, 2005
Texas to review Melton’s exemption
Texas to review Melton’s exemption Jackson mayoral candidate Frank Melton’s homestead tax exemption on his $488,600 Texas home will be re-evaluated to determine if he meets legal requirements or owes back taxes. Melton, a Democrat, revealed his Texas homestead earlier this week after a supporter of Democratic Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. challenged Melton’s qualifications. Melton…
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April 7, 2005
Auditor’s answers don’t resolve E-911 standoff
Auditor’s answers don’t resolve E-911 standoff Jackson and Hinds County both got the answer they wanted from the state auditor’s office after asking whether the city can change its public safety communication system. . . . Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. said he and the Jackson City Council will meet Monday to discuss the next step.…
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April 7, 2005
No one hurt in Jackson bank heist
No one hurt in Jackson bank heist Police are searching for a man who robbed a Jackson bank near LeFleur’s Bluff on Wednesday afternoon. No customers were in the State Bank & Trust Co., 4775 Old Canton Road, when the suspect walked in at 3:08 p.m., Jackson Police Department spokesman Robert Graham said. Clarion Ledger…
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April 7, 2005
Corporate, community collaboration brings housing development to West Jackson
Corporate, community collaboration brings housing development to West Jackson The launch of the Project Home Ownership Opportunities Program (HOOP) was announced April 4, at Jackson State University’s College of Business. The program, a collaborative effort between Freddie Mac, Trustmark National Bank, The Jackson Metro Housing Partnership, The Voice of Calvary Ministries, West Jackson CDC, and…
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April 7, 2005
Residents question Melton’s campaign eligibility
Residents question Melton’s campaign eligibility On April 4, a group of Jackson residents gathered to voice their concerns about whether or not Frank Melton is eligible to run for mayor of the city of Jackson. “I want the committee to check the records and have Mr. Melton explain,” said Jim Rice. “I’m afraid there may…
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April 7, 2005
Jackson area ministers endorse Harvey Johnson
Jackson area ministers endorse Harvey Johnson On April 2, 45 ministers gathered at Mayor Harvey Johnson’s campaign office to formally endorse him for reelection. Amidst cheers, chants, and applause, Johnson thanked the ministers for their support. “We were here when I first ran in 1997,” Johnson said. “I had your support. We came again amongst…
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April 7, 2005
Does this man live here?
What makes someone a resident?
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April 6, 2005
Campaign Residency Dissent from Johnson ally
The following are excerpts from a dissenting opinion by then Supreme Court Judge Fred Banks in a case that has been referred to several times during the course of the Melton residency issue. As you may remember, Judge Banks, noted local attorney, introduced Harvey Johnson during his announcement to seek reelection. Hinds County Election Com’n…
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April 6, 2005
Melton touts plan to end blight
Melton touts plan to end blight Melton, former director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, said through his deal with the union, he’ll revitalize neighborhoods one at a time, starting with Washington Addition and moving to Subdivision No. 2 and the Jackson Apartments on Maple Street. AFL-CIO-trained workers, he said, would not allow their neighborhoods…
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April 6, 2005
‘Highway 80 Day’ In Jackson
‘Highway 80 Day’ In Jackson Democratic mayoral candidate Frank Melton announced at a March 31 catfish rally at Howard Wilson Kia on Highway 80 that, as mayor, he would be paying more attention to what he calls the “Forgotten Commercial Corridor.” The highway, once a main artery connecting Jackson with Meridian and Vicksburg, began a…
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April 6, 2005
Melton’s Residency Dividing Democrats
Melton’s Residency Dividing Democrats Representative Earle Banks is on the State Democratic Committee. He said, “It’s about politics, it’s about getting Mr.Melton out of the race so Mayor Johnson has a clear shot to win the primary in which he faces Rick Whitlow.” Lavaree Jones is in charge of party development and organization for the…
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March 4, 2026
Bills aimed at adjusting new PERS Tier 5 die
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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March 4, 2026
U.S. stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 4, 2026
Teacher pay raise bills die on deadline day
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
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Susan Marquez
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March 4, 2026
“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration
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Alistair Begg
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March 4, 2026
Every promise fulfilled
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 3, 2026
A century across the water: Ship Island Excursions turns 100
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Sid Salter
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March 4, 2026
Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank
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Tyler McCaughn
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March 3, 2026
Keep sports betting where it belongs – with the states
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Kelley Williams
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March 3, 2026
JXN Water troubles
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