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Community Events and Public Meetings6 p.m., Anime and Manga Night, at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). Share your love of the Japanese art forms with other teens. Free; call 601-932-2562.
JRA Rejects Two Bids for Convention HotelAn Austin, Texas, developer publicly threw its hat into the convention-center hotel ring this morning with a presentation to the Jackson Development Authority. TCI, a Dallas-based company that currently owns the land across the street from the Convention Center, also …
JPD Releases Crime StatsNow in the homestretch of its effort to finish out 2011 with a reduction in overall crime, the Jackson Police Department released its crime report for the week of Dec. 5, 2011 through Dec. 11, 2011.
Nettie StowersCORRECTION: In an earlier version of this story, we spelled Nettie Stowers wrong. We apologize for the error.
PERS Commission Recommends CutsAfter a four-month wait and much speculation, a commission studying the Public Employees Retirement System has recommended freezing the cost-of-living adjustment paid to retirees for three years.
Judges Want to See PSC's RationaleWhat exactly happened for the Mississippi Public Service Commission to let a utility company jack up the price on a plant by nearly a half-billion dollars in less than a month's time?
Charley JenkinsWhat do animals do for fun and entertainment when humans aren't around? That's what Charley Jenkins has been trying to answer with his art.
JRA Faces More Hotel HurdlesCORRECTION: This is an updated version of the story referencing the law firm of Balch and Bingham. In an earlier version, we had the firm's name incorrect. We apologize for the error.
Graham Defiant in Auditor ProbeMore than five months since receiving a demand from Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering, Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham has not paid the $45,736 the auditor said Graham owes the state.
Overtime Kerfluffle Causes Council DetourCity Council members took a detour from the agenda this morning to discuss the millions of dollars the city spends on overtime pay each year.
They're CraftyThey say that handmade gifts mean so much more to the recipient. They also mean a lot to the artists who craft the items as well as to the local economy, especially now. The Mississippi Craft Center Gallery in Ridgeland, …
Carl JacksonOn Dec. 8, recording artist Carl Jackson joined more than 30 other local performers featured on the Mississippi Country Music Trail. The trail, similar to the 140-member strong Mississippi Blues Trail, celebrates Mississippi's rich heritage of country music legends and …
Clinton Municipal Court is an AngelVictims of domestic violence have a strong resource in the Clinton Municipal Court.
Presidential Pardons Heavily Favor WhitesWhite criminals seeking presidential pardons over the past decade have been nearly four times as likely to succeed as minorities, a ProPublica examination has found.
Community Events and Public Meetings7 p.m., "Taking Charge of Your Health and Wellness" Seminar, at New Destiny Christian Center Church (Wind River, 405 Briarwood Drive, Suite 301). Topics include the fundamentals of good nutrition and healthy weight loss methods. Chiropractor Dr. Billy King Shaw …