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Life Changes: Mission trip to Haiti after earthquake takes Patton Ford from a future in law to plumbing

The path to success has changed over the years for Patton Ford. When he graduated from St. Andrew’s episcopal school his G.P.A. was among the highest in his class.

Holiday Potpourri: FPDS’ annual fundraiser canceled

This October would have been First Presbyterian Day School’s Holiday Potpourri's 46th year. This is the only fundraiser for the school which annually generates $200,000.

Lindsay optimistic about Jackson citing progress with water/sewer

Jackson City Council member Virgi Lindsay took office in 2017 with her eyes wide open about problems the city of Jackson faced.

Belhaven Oasis: Jesse Yancy uses green thumb for neighborhood ‘guerilla’ garden plus offers stories on blog

It was a cool October morning. Jesse Yancy, a writer, cook and gardener woke up before the sun rose, and set out to work on his garden.

Fall Carnival: JA festival with a twist

The Jackson Academy Association will host the school's annual Fall Carnival on October 23, with a 2020 twist.

Expedition Point clubhouse rendering

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON NEW BARNETT RESERVOIR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
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On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 05:44 PM

Expedition Point Development has begun construction of Phase 1 of its residential development located at the intersection of Hwy 43 and the Natchez Trace Parkway in Madison County.
DERWOOD R. BOYLES
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:22 PM

“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.” Prov 21:21
We're Fine, They're Fine: For the love of Maywood Mart
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On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 09:51 AM

Last Wednesday, I went to Maywood Mart and saw they are ‘fixing’ the parking lot again. After checking out the progress, I came home and went for a four-mile walk.
Jackson continues to work on renegotiating consent decree; submits payment plan
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 04:10 PM

Two years after entering into talks with the federal government, Jackson officials say they’re making progress in renegotiating terms of the city’s sewer consent decree.
The city has been under a decree since 2012.
Sports Talk: Devoted friends to the end
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 985 Reads
On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:09 PM

Baseball Hall of Famer Whitey Ford, the stylish, left-handed pitcher who died October 8 at age 91, pitched in a remarkable 498 Major League games, all for his beloved New York Yankees.
The catcher for Ford’s last game in 1967? He would be Jake Gibbs, the Ole Miss football legend from Grenada.
Bear Creek Boil Water Notice
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 04:03 PM

As of October 16, Bear Creek Water Association is under a Boil Water Notice for all customers on the west side of Interstate 55. Bear Creek Water Association will notify customers through their email and text alert systems when the notice is lifted. This only applies to customers on the west side of Interstate 55.
Mary Meredith Long Tolley
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On Fri, 10/16/2020 - 05:30 PM

Mary Meredith Long Tolley passed away on October 14, 2020 Mary was born in 1930 in Charlotte, NC to James Austin Long and Gladys Meredith Long. After the death of Mary’s father, the family moved to Erwin, TN where Mary grew up and attended Unicoi County High School in Erwin and East Tennessee State College in Johnson City, TN. While attending
Supervisors request extra time to file response to proposed landfill lawsuit over
By Christo Hicks, READ MORE > 382 Reads
On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 05:06 PM

The Madison County board of supervisors has requested additional time to respond to a lawsuit filed by NCL Waste LLC. (North County line). The board opted to wait for the results of the Ridgeland annexation trial and two possible landfill expansions in Canton before responding.
MC Law Professor Deborah Challener Serves as Role Model
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On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 01:45 PM

Professor Deborah J. Challener shines as an excellent teacher and wonderful role model to Mississippi College Law School students.
The Refuge should be opened by end of year; delays caused by pandemic and weather
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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 11:38 AM

Golfers will have to wait until around the end of the year before they can play the Refuge, the 18-hole public course in Flowood.
“The golf course is pretty much in shape. It’s just being able to get parking and the pro shop, and all of that is not done yet,” said Mayor Gary Rhoads.