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First Presbyterian Day School preschoolers learned all about the letter R through creative artwork, dress-up Friday fun, and show-and-tell treasures. Dressed . . .

Politics

Mississippi lawmakers send SHIELD Act, aimed at verifying voters’ citizenship, on to Governor

Democrats say the legislation will make voting harder for some citizens, equating it to “a poll tax by another name.” . . .

Ridgeland is in the process of transforming West Jackson Street into a walkable
downtown named the Railroad District.

Ridgeland, Madison and gluckstadt connecting community through developing downtown

Cities across the country without historic downtowns or traditional commercial areas are making efforts to create them. In Mississippi, 80 . . .

Speaking of sports, here’s another misguided House proposal that a more rationale Senate has killed: exempting from Mississippi’s income tax . . .

Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.

Fire forces evacuations

A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state . . .

Ridgeland is in the process of transforming West Jackson Street into a walkable
downtown named the Railroad District.

Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.

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Mayor Horhn has big plans for Jackson
By WYATT EMMERICH - Publisher, Jackson Northside Sun
Wed,03/25/26-4:19PM , 1,000 Reads 6,872 Statewide
Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday.
First of all, it’s great to have a mayor who visits civic clubs like Rotary to engage with constituents, especially engaged ones such as club members.
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Abandoned building sits empty in Northeast Jackson, collects litter
By JOHN EMMERICH - Reporter
Thu,03/26/26-12:22PM , 898 Reads
Immediately on Ridgewood Road, Northeast Jackson faces a blight problem in a commercial area.

In Northeast Jackson, nearly immediately to the north of the intersection of Beasley and Ridgewood Road, there is an abandoned building, just north of Edo shushi restaurant and across from Scrooge's restaurant.
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn talks to the Rotary Club of North Jackson
Wed,03/25/26-10:03AM , 675 Reads
Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson outlining his plans to improve Jackson.

Horhn likened his decades in the state Senate to a "full body contact sport" but said the Senate was a walk in the park compared to the difficulty of being mayor of Jackson.
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Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.

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Hail to King Doug Morgan

Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.

Doug Morgan is the new River Hills king

Sat,03/28/26-2:57PM, 450 Reads

Northsider Doug Morgan is the River Hills King of the Court this most recent session. Morgan had to top 32 other participants to get the crown during the hard court indoor season.

Doug is known for his quiet tenacity and steady play.

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