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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.

Editorial: Supreme Court fights nothing new
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On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:13 AM

The Republicans Party is moving swiftly to nominate a new U. S. Supreme Court Justice. There was no such rush in 2016, when Democrat Barack Obama was president and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell piously proclaimed, “The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice.
List by Mississippi counties of the numbers of homes without power.

Hurricane Delta passes over Jackson. 10,000 homes lose power.
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On Sat, 10/10/2020 - 09:21 AM

Approximately 10,000 Northside homes are without power Saturday morning after the eye hurricane Delta passed directly over the city of Jackson.

Entergy Mississippi did not provide any estimates of when power would be restored but assured customers on their website that multiple crews were dispatched and repairing the power lines.
Late football great Robert "Gentle Ben" Williams honored by State Senate
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 04:01 PM

The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, honored the memory and life contributions of former University of Mississippi and Buffalo Bills standout defensive player Robert “Gentle Ben,” Williams of Yazoo City.
A group of Mississippi physicians is supporting Initiative 65 to legalize medical marijuana.

Mississippi Doctors Support Initiative 65 for Medical Marijuana
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 03:16 PM

A group of Mississippi physicians have come out in support of Initiative 65 which legalizes medical marijuana. There statement is below:
Opinion: Rosa Parks and a Texas mom
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 02:57 PM

In 1953, Rosa Parks refused to go to the back of the bus in Birmingham. She was a seamstress and a civil rights activist. She was arrested for civil disobedience for violating Alabama’s segregated bus laws - which were subsequently held unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Sports Talk: With eyes shut Sergio Garcia wins Sanderson Farms Championship
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 2,988 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 12:54 PM

With the sun beginning to set over the clubhouse at Country Club of Jackson Sunday, Sergio Garcia closed his eyes. You should know he did not close his eyes to make a wish. No, he closed his eyes to make a 30-inch putt — a million dollar putt, a winning putt on the 72nd hole of the 53rd Sanderson Farms Championship.
Keep the Rez Beautiful to offer Discover the Pearl self-guided tours starting at gardens
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:01 AM

From Mid-October to late November Keep the Rez Beautiful (KRB) will host self-guided tours of the Pearl River starting at Ross Barnett Botanical Gardens.
Future of Hospitality Flag car tags uncertain with new design selected for ballot
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 09:59 AM

The state has no plans to phase out specialty car tags featuring the Hospitality Flag.
However, officials say the tag likely could go away, with the banner not in contention to be the next state flag.
High-speed internet now available at libraries
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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 09:51 AM

The Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) recently announced that
because Contract 5000 has officially been awarded to CSpire and signed by the Department of
Information Technology Services (ITS), fiber internet will be available to every library in the
state of Mississippi within an 18-month implementation time frame.
A conversation with Kristin Lape on Lily Pad Restaurant
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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 05:24 PM

In an effort to offer job opportunities and skills development for community members with disabilities, the Lape family of Madison and the Elliott family of Brandon have partnered to co-found the Lily Pad and open the Lily Pad restaurant in downtown Ridgeland.