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The Room: Johnny Morrow’s collections reflect interest in cars and unique treasures

A westward drive down Woodrow Wilson Avenue could take you past a place that holds many treasures.

Mamma Mia! JA’s performing arts students present musical

Jackson Academy's Performing Arts students are preparing to present the Broadway jukebox musical Mamma Mia! in three sold-out showings.

St. Philip’s no longer polling precinct; moves to McLeod

Northeast Jackson voters who usually cast their ballots at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will report to a different polling place for the Nov. 3 presidential election.

End in Sight: After slow start Museum Trail should be ready near year end

The Museum Trail, a multi-use path that will stretch from downtown Jackson to Lakeland Drive, is about halfway complete.

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.

Boone presented scholarship
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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 02:53 PM

Madison Central High School senior Olivia Boone was presented the Kelly Kelly Wilbanks Memorial Scholarship. Pictured are (from left) Ken and Lynn Wilbanks, Boone, Christine and Chris Kelly, Kim and Sam Kelly.
Honorary ceremony
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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 01:12 PM

Madison-Ridgeland Academy recently held an honorary ceremony for law enforcement officers in Madison County. Each student present had a family member in the force and was able to personally thank and pray for the officers. Shown are (from left) Chloe Watkins, Sergeant Micah Taylor, Kendall Thompson, and Kennedy High.
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.
St. Dominic one of five hospitals in the world using new technologies
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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 10:41 AM

Healthcare entities across the state have experienced declines in patient numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic with many patients delaying or avoiding life-saving treatment for serious conditions such as stroke or heart attack over fears of the virus.
End of an era
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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 10:36 AM

The Carter family, (from left) Catherine, Katie, Owen, and Jon, recently attended Jackson Academy’s Class of 2020 commencement exercises held on the school’s football field. The graduates, including Katie, were pleased to officially commemorate the end of their high school years.
Gov. Tate Reeves

Gov. Reeves receives mid-level score in economic rankings of state governors' responses to COVID-19 pandemic
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On Tue, 10/20/2020 - 10:18 AM

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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.
Supervisors request extra time to file response to proposed landfill lawsuit over
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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.
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures
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On Mon, 10/19/2020 - 03:43 PM

JACKSON — Today, Governor Reeves announced additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. A new executive order places a 10% capacity requirement on healthcare facilities across the state. If hospitals cannot maintain 10% of their capacity for COVID-19 patients, they must delay elective procedures.
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.