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Coming Soon: Jackson in process of preparing traffic calming ordinance

Virgi Lindsay eagerly awaits the city of Jackson’s proposed traffic calming ordinance. “I believe it will be a game changer . . .

Problems reported with new record keeping system in Madison County

The Records Clerk at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said the new crime statistics reporting system that began last year . . .

A conversation with Dr. Stanley on baby formula shortage

Dr. Anza Stanley is a pediatrics specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). She grew up in Monroe . . .

Is board defeating parole law’s intent?

Mississippi had been making significant progress in lowering its inmate population. A confluence of factors — from racial disparities in . . .

Editorial: Default difference

Syndicated columnist Star Parker likes to take shots at Democrats. Often her criticism hits the mark. Just like the other . . .

Opinion: Ukrainian war is not the reason for current inflation
By MART LAMAR
Sat,05/21/22-10:00AM, 2,766 Reads
I read an online Northside Sun Opinion article today written by Patrick Taylor. He lists several causes of our current annual inflation rate of over 8 percent. His list includes high oil prices, clogged supply chains, wage pressure, pent up demand, and a flood of money in the economy.
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Life's a Garden: Movie stars and camels
By ALLEN MARTINSON
Sat,05/21/22-12:00PM, 2,199 Reads
We have made it to mid May. The fear of frost is well behind us, now the fear of the heat is on. I think last year was the hottest year on record and they say this one will be a little more hot, oh boy. We are still getting a decent amount of rain and the plants are really jumping now.
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New principals named for Madison County schools
By OLIVIA MARS
Sat,05/21/22-2:00PM, 1,610 Reads
Three new principals will be joining Madison County Schools (MCS) for the next school year – one each at Madison Central High School, Ridgeland High School, and Madison Station Elementary School.
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Miss Shall and Lewis Planning June 18 wedding at St. Mary’s in New Orleans
Sun,05/22/22-2:00PM, 1,345 Reads
Mr. and Mrs. David LaPlace Shall of New Orleans announce the engagement of their daughter, Isabelle LaPlace Shall, to William Bradley Lewis Jr. of Jackson.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip B. Shall of New Orleans and Mr. and Mrs. Thad J. Ryan Jr. of Monroe.
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