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First hand account of how ICE works

By LUTHER MUNFORD LUTHER MUNFORD - Guest Columnist
Fri,02/13/26-11:00AM, 1,040 Reads 4,341 Statewide
A college classmate who lives in Minneapolis and has been in the state legislature recently shared an account of Immigration and Customs Enforcement policing in Willmar, Minnesota, a town of 21,000 in the center of the state. It is not a happy story.
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Clayton Eric Quarterman

Mon,02/09/26-11:28AM, 991 Reads

Clayton Eric Quarterman of Jackson passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in the early morning of February 7. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Highlands Presbyterian Church in Ridgeland, followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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School-choice bill tries to do too much

Wed,01/21/26-3:46PM, 980 Reads 13,391 Statewide
If anyone needed reason to be leery about the “school choice” plan being pushed by Mississippi’s House of Representatives, the size of the bill alone should provide a large red flag.
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Signing day

Fri,02/13/26-9:00AM, 968 Reads
Three Jackson Prep student-athletes officially signed their National Letters of Intent to compete at the next level.
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Photo by Nell Luter Floyd, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Hal & Mal’s is part of the entertainment district in downtown Jackson

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Downtown business owners in entertainment district can benefit through tourism rebate program

By NELL LUTER FLOYD NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,02/13/26-12:00AM, 963 Reads
Designating the downtown blocks that include two of Jackson’s popular restaurants and bars as an entertainment district was a long time coming, said the owner of one of the businesses.
“It’s a chapter that dates back to the plans for Old Capitol Green,” said Joseph Stodghill, owner of Martin’s Downtown and Martin’s at Livingston.
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Donna Williams Orkin

Tue,02/10/26-1:37PM, 958 Reads
Although Donna was born in Atlanta, a true Georgia Peach, she spent most of her childhood in Huntsvi
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Improved traffic flow tops Gluckstadt mayor’s 2026 priorities

By NELL LUTER FLOYD NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,02/06/26-8:00AM, 951 Reads
Top priorities in for the mayor of Gluckstadt this year include road projects to improve traffic flow, progress on the city’s first park and support for the new businesses.
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Ignite the Night

Sat,02/14/26-8:00AM, 928 Reads
On Saturday, February 14, MCM Partners will celebrate the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) through their signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea. Attendees will embark on a coast-to-coast culinary journey.
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Message Regarding Madison Station Elementary Evacuation

Wed,02/04/26-2:59PM, 899 Reads
This morning, a threat was called in to Madison Station Elementary, and the campus was immediately evacuated as a precaution. Law enforcement thoroughly investigated the situation, and the campus was later cleared and deemed safe.
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William Curtis “Bill” Bailey

Fri,02/06/26-11:47AM, 897 Reads
William Curtis “Bill” Bailey, age 83, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family.
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