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April 16, 2005
Jackson City Happenings 4/15/5
Correction: In last week’s e-mail news we identified Mr. Primus Wheeler as Mr. Larry Christian pictured with Mayor Johnson and Dr. Frances Lucas. The story was announcing two housing initiatives for the City. Mayor Johnson and Fire Fighters Union Sign Agreement Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. and General President Harold A. Schaitberger of the International Association…
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April 15, 2005
Sparks Fly At Election Forum
Sparks Fly At Election Forum Three Jackson mayoral candidates were scheduled to debate at a forum Thursday night, but one candidate walked out. Frank Melton chose not to debate against James Covington, a man who stood in for Mayor Harvey Johnson until Johnson arrived. Melton walked out and told event sponsors that a representative for…
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April 15, 2005
Mayor’s race – CL Editorial
Mayor’s race – CL Editorial Where Jackson mayoral candidate Frank Melton does or doesn’t file his homestead exemption isn’t going to solve the city’s pressing issues, such as crime, housing, transportation, or services such as water and sewer. So, now that the attorney general’s office has resolved that he can run in the May 3…
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April 15, 2005
Buzz before the vote: Crime
Buzz before the vote: Crime Bertha Mack lives a block from where Jackson Police officer Thomas Catchings was shot and killed last month while trying to stop a carjacker. Cars zip down Sanford Street in the west Jackson neighborhood at highway speeds, trash lines the curbs and the houses that aren’t boarded up and abandoned…
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April 15, 2005
Car Thief Caught
Car Thief Caught Jackson teen was in police custody Thursday after leading officers on a chase through a quiet Jackson neighborhood. The young man is accused of stealing a car from an elderly lady, which he quickly ditched after police spotted him a short time later. Police finally made their arrest near the intersection of…
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April 15, 2005
Officers Net Nearly 150 Arrests During “Operation Falcon”
Officers Net Nearly 150 Arrests During “Operation Falcon” Not too many felons escaped the talons of Operation Falcon. Falcon stands for Federal And Local cops organized nationally. The operation took place April 4th through the 10th. U.S. Marshals teamed with local law enforcement partners for seven days to round up and arrest thousands of fugitives…
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April 15, 2005
Jackson’s mayoral race is a real humdinger – NSS Editorial
Jackson’s mayoral race is a real humdinger – NSS Editorial AS A NEWSPAPERMAN and an American, I don’t think there’s anything more exciting and fulfilling than having a front-row seat to a no-holdsbarred, tough, vigorous political race. The Jackson mayoral race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting local races I’ve ever…
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April 15, 2005
Mayor’s Democratic primary is May 3rd – LTE Northside Sun
Mayor’s Democratic primary is May 3rd – LTE Northside Sun As many of you know, I am quite passionate about Jackson. For years, I have tried my best to support efforts to better our community. Most recently, I took a lot of heat for supporting the tax increase to fund the Capitol City Convention Center,…
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April 15, 2005
Atlanta, Jackson have political machines – LTE Northside Sun
Atlanta, Jackson have political machines – LTE Northside Sun Dear Editor: Living in a suburb of Atlanta for nine years and having lived in Midtown Atlanta for a year and a half, I have witnessed a mighty political machine in action. What a show! I’ve heard from dozens of longtime members of my church in…
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April 14, 2005
AG: Melton OK to stay on mayoral Dem ballot
AG: Melton OK to stay on mayoral Dem ballot Jackson mayoral candidate Frank Melton’s homestead exemption dilemma can’t keep him out of the May 3 Democratic primary, according to a state attorney general’s opinion issued Wednesday. “We are of the opinion that a municipal party executive committee may not hear or act on a petition…
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April 14, 2005
Chief: Felonies down 7% in Jackson
Chief: Felonies down 7% in Jackson With less than three weeks to go in Jackson’s mayoral race, Police Chief Robert Moore on Wednesday released some news that his boss probably will use in his quest for a third term. Police department statistics show felony crimes, which include homicide, robbery, assault and burglary, fell 7 percent…
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April 14, 2005
King Edward Developers Seek New Financing
King Edward Developers Seek New Financing Gov. Haley Barbour is promising a special session because several of his key bond projects have been left in limbo, along with millions of dollars in tax credits that were being banked on by developers of the King Edward Hotel. There were enough financial questions about the project before…
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September 4, 2026
EPA seeks more public comments as it struggles to devise water rule that limits scope on wetlands
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 4, 2026
MDA, HUD update covenants for recipients of Hurricane Katrina Homeowner Assistance Program
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 4, 2026
Mississippi receives approval for WorkFlex waiver, removing barriers to meet employer needs
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2026
Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index
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Frank Corder
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September 2, 2026
Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
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Robert St. John
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September 7, 2026
Passing go
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Alistair Begg
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September 7, 2026
The tapestry of God’s providence
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Marisa Atkinson
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September 4, 2026
College football’s ‘Wild West’ era raises questions for its future
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Mike Chaney
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September 3, 2026
Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options
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Sid Salter
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September 2, 2026
For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon
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Ashby Foote
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September 1, 2026
Energy Wars: Attack of the drones
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