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July 6, 2005

Frank’s turn – CL Editorial

Frank’s turn – CL Editorial For years, Frank Melton, as a television executive, said in his weekly commentaries what should be done to fix the problems in Jackson. On Monday, Frank Melton took the oath of office as mayor and gained the legal power to turn talk into action. Melton takes office with high expectations,…

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July 6, 2005

Mayor sets law enforcement theme at first council meeting

Mayor sets law enforcement theme at first council meeting Clarion Ledger 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

City club closed after Melton files complaint

City club closed after Melton files complaint Clarion Ledger 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

Council revives citywide curfew for juveniles under age 18

Council revives citywide curfew for juveniles under age 18 Clarion Ledger 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

Melton Leads Another Crime Sweep

Melton Leads Another Crime Sweep WLBT 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

Melton Celebrated at Inaugural Gala

Melton Celebrated at Inaugural Gala WLBT 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

Mayor, New Councilmen Have First Meeting

Mayor, New Councilmen Have First Meeting WLBT 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

Melton Closes Upper Level Nightclub

Melton Closes Upper Level Nightclub WLBT 7/6/5

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July 6, 2005

Melton Leads Late-Night Crime Sweep

Melton Leads Late-Night Crime Sweep Mayor Frank Melton wasted no time keeping at least one campaign promise — to combat crime. Hours after he was sworn into office, Melton led Jackson police officers and members of the SWAT team on a crime sweep. They went to several hotels on Highway 80, through the Washington Addition,…

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July 6, 2005

With oath, Melton takes city in a new direction

With oath, Melton takes city in a new direction Clarion Ledger 7/5/5

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July 6, 2005

Parents urged to discipline kids

Parents urged to discipline kids Clarion Ledger 7/5/5

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July 6, 2005

New mayor refreshing, but serious work ahead

New mayor refreshing, but serious work ahead Eric Stringfellow Clarion Ledger 7/5/5

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