City Seizing 32 Properties The city of Jackson plans to use eminent domain to secure 32 pieces of property in north Jackson as part of a project to connect East County Line and West County Line Road.
Beneta BurtAs of Monday afternoon, Beneta Burt is the Ward 3 representative and the newest member of the JPS school board.
MAC Doles Out $1.5 Million for the ArtsArtists and programs in 45 counties across the state received $1.5 million in grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission, the agency announced late Monday.
Stokes Appealing to SupremesLaRita Stokes won a Jackson City Council seat, only to have the election overturned. Now, she's appealing.
Rhetoric May Save ClinicState lawmakers and executives may have bitten themselves in the behind when they opened their mouths to boast about effectively ending abortion in the state with House Bill 1390.
Trell KimmonsThe march to London and 2012 Summer Olympic track and field events began June 24 in Eugene, Ore., at the U.S. Olympic Trial, where the men's 100-meter dash was held.
Student Loan-Highway Bill Passes CongressThe federal transportation bill is ready for President Barack Obama's signature. The U.S. Senate passed the $120-billion package 74-19 on June 29. The House had previously approved the measure 373-52.
Judge Blocks Clinic ClosingA federal judge has blocked a state law that would force the closing of the state's only abortion clinic.
Nissan Jobs Cost MillionsCentral Mississippi is getting 1,000 badly needed jobs, but taxpayers are paying a hefty price for them.
JPD Ups Non-English SkillsThe Jackson Police Department is taking steps to improve communications and relationships with non-English-speaking residents in the city.
It's the Weekend!This Saturday the play "It's Time to Take Out the Trash" is at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. 2010 "Sunday Best" winner Le'Andria Johnson performs.