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Residential development planned for reservoir; 180 lots with 135 on water

By NIKKI ROWELL,

Read more about Residential development planned for reservoir; 180 lots with 135 on water
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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:50pm

The Ross Barnett Reservoir could soon be home to a new residential development featuring lakefront lots and others with lake views.

A group called Expedition Point LLC was the successful bidders for a 100-acre property, where they intend to build the residential development.

Summer camp: no styling required

By ELIZABETH QUINN,

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 3:35pm

When I was eight years old, my parents drove me to the First Baptist Jackson parking lot at 3:30 in the morning to load me and my trunk onto a bus headed to Camp Soaring Hawk in Purdy, Missouri—and I was bawling my eyes out.

Costco permits to remain intact

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:40pm

Developers of the Ridgeland Costco recently won a major victory, thanks to environmental permitting officials, but opponents of plans to bring the wholesale warehouse to Highland Colony Parkway vow to fight on.

College Bound

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 5:17pm

Mississippi State, Ole Miss top choices for Northside graduates

The numbers are in, and Mississippi State University is the top choice this year for Northside graduates.

Online Exclusive: Jackson spending millions to address Siemens complications

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 11:59am

Work that was supposed to save Jackson millions of dollars over time has ended up costing the city millions in the short run.

Jackson has spent nearly $2.6 million in the last year to address problems associated with the Siemens contract.

Projects under way to help relieve peak drive traffic on I-55N

By NIKKI ROWELL,

Read more about Projects under way to help relieve peak drive traffic on I-55N
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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 5:10pm

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is moving forward with several projects in south Madison County and North Jackson.

St. Dominic's president stepping down

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Tue, 05/21/2019 - 3:28pm

(May 21, 2019, Jackson, Miss.) Claude W. Harbarger, FACHE, has informed St. Dominic’s leadership, medical staff and employees of his intention to retire as the President of St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. (SDHS or St. Dominic’s) effective June 30, 2019 after having served the St. Dominic’s organization for the past 32 years.

The great story of a railroad man

By JOSEPH GOODELL,

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:02pm

North of Madison, past the Nissan plant and Canton through the thickening forest, Exit 133 directed me east to Vaughan, Miss. The brief drive along Vaughan Road is picturesque under a canopy of trees, past a few well-tended homesteads.

College baseball in MS beats football

By RICK CLEVELAND,

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 3:36pm

Mississippi often is called a football state, and you can make a strong case because so many of the world’s greatest football players come from here. Again, this year, Mississippi produced the largest percentage (per capita) of players selected in the NFL Draft.

Millsaps and Ole Miss partner on students acceptance to pharmacy school

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:32pm

The path for future pharmacists through Millsaps College is clearer, thanks to a new agreement signed by Millsaps with the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. The agreement offers preferred admission to the School of Pharmacy for Millsaps pre-pharmacy students with high academic performance.

Mayor hints at possible legal action against Siemens

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Mon, 04/29/2019 - 3:03pm

Jackson could be gearing up to take legal action against Siemens, a firm it brought on years ago to completely overhaul its water and sewer system.

Firm hired to investigate city's Siemens claims

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:23pm

A Birmingham law firm will determine whether or not Jackson has a suit against Siemens.

The Jackson City Council recently approved hiring Lightfoot, Franklin and White LLC to “investigate and pursue claims and litigation against Siemens.”

The measure was approved following two special sessions.

Siemens lawsuit imminent?

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Mon, 05/13/2019 - 11:56am

The city of Jackson appears poised to finally take legal action against Siemens.

At its meeting tomorrow, the city council will consider bringing on Lightfoot, Franklin and White LLC to “investigate and pursue claims and litigation against Siemens.”

Renaissance construction

By NIKKI ROWELL,

Read more about Renaissance construction
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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:06pm

Construction is on track for the second and third phases of Renaissance, complete with a show fountain and Malco theater.

Phase two of Renaissance is projected to be complete sometime this summer or early fall.

The Costco portion of phase three and four should be complete by next summer.

Mother’s Day: Not all cards and flowers

By ELIZABETH QUINN,

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Thu, 05/09/2019 - 11:36am

Mother’s Day is this weekend—you’re welcome fellow, forgetful procrastinators. When I was a kid, Mother’s Day meant signing my name to a card my dad had picked out and being just as surprised about what gift we gave my mom as she was when she opened it over breakfast in bed.

Miss Wilson and Sims to wed May 29 at Pink Gin Beach in St. George’s, Grenada

Read more about Miss Wilson and Sims to wed May 29 at Pink Gin Beach in St. George’s, Grenada
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Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:03am

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sims of Madison announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Joshua Allen Sims, to Lindsey Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Clay of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Wilson of Roanoke, Ala.

The History of Jackson Academy 1959-2019

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Mon, 05/06/2019 - 11:57am

It All Started with a Teacher

Ridgewood Road blocked by tree

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Thu, 05/09/2019 - 2:57pm

All four lanes of Ridgewood Road are blocked, just in time for school to let out.

A tree fell down, blocking all four lanes near Ridgewood Road and Northside Drive, as a result of today’s storms.

Power lines and other utilities were taken out with the fall. Vehicles were being forced to turn around, and all lanes were blocked.

Riverside project stymied by lack of funding and unforeseen issues

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Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:22pm

Four years after it was approved by Jackson’s one-percent oversight commission, the Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project has yet to get off the drawing board.

Part of the reason is the city is still determining how to pay for it. Part of it is the second phase might require more work than initially expected.

Gluckstadt faces more opposition to becoming state's newest city

By NIKKI ROWELL,

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Mon, 05/06/2019 - 3:57pm

The legal battle over Gluckstadt incorporation wages on, as the city of Canton has filed a cross appeal against the 2018 jurisdictional ruling and the 2019 final decree granting incorporation.

A local business owner, Ron Hutchinson, also filed an appeal before the 10-day appeals window closed on April 22.

Allen seeks circuit court judge position

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Thu, 10/25/2018 - 1:28pm

Native Jacksonian Matt Allen is a candidate for Hinds County Circuit Court Judge, Subdistrict 1. This is the seat that has been held by Judge Jeff Weill, who is not seeking reelection to that position.

Bramlett on role as district attorney

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 2:48pm

John K. Bramlett Jr. was recently appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant as District Attorney for the 20th Circuit Court District, which includes Madison and Rankin counties. He replaces Michael Guest, who was elected to the U.S. Congress. Bramlett has served as an assistant district attorney in the 20th Circuit Court District since 2015.

second chance

By NIKKI ROWELL,

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Thu, 10/04/2018 - 1:19pm

Recently released female prisoners find help in adjusting through crossroads ministry

Within three years of release from prison, nearly 70 percent of released prisoners were re-arrested. A Madison County program is aiming to cut back on recidivism and help those who are recently released turn their lives around.

Jackson Academy RAIDERS

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Wed, 08/15/2018 - 3:26pm

In his third season at the helm of Jackson Academy, head coach Larry Weems has returned the Raiders to their winning ways.

Last year, Weems posted a 9-3 record and took the Raiders to the second round of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) AAAA playoffs.

Kids and our weather defy understanding

By ELIZABETH QUINN,

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Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:26am

I am the Meanest Mama in the World. That’s the word around my house, at least. The criteria for earning this title is ever-changing. Some days, the bar is as low as telling my children that they have to bathe. Other times, I have to work harder, like when I impose a consequence: ‘You hit your sister with the iPad, so now it’s mine.’

Book Festival

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Wed, 06/27/2018 - 2:14pm

Authors coming to Jackson

Siemens lawsuit imminent?

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Mon, 05/13/2019 - 11:56am

The city of Jackson appears poised to finally take legal action against Siemens.

At its meeting tomorrow, the city council will consider bringing on Lightfoot, Franklin and White LLC to “investigate and pursue claims and litigation against Siemens.”

City lacks funding to address flooding issues

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 9:29am

The city of Jackson has a couple of options for curbing flooding along Belhaven Creek.

Plans for improving the drainage ditch have been drawn, with engineers suggesting several creek bed improvements, and/or adding a retention pond.

Renaissance construction

By NIKKI ROWELL,

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Thu, 05/02/2019 - 12:06pm

Construction is on track for the second and third phases of Renaissance, complete with a show fountain and Malco theater.

Phase two of Renaissance is projected to be complete sometime this summer or early fall.

The Costco portion of phase three and four should be complete by next summer.

Taken down a notch by condiments

By ELIZABETH QUINN,

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Thu, 04/04/2019 - 9:58am

My sister, Katie, has a birthday this week and I haven’t bought her a gift yet - but that’s sort of her fault. She’s given me a big head and very high standards to live up to by calling me the Best Gift Giver of the family. It’s a lot of pressure.

JA student killed in car crash, one day before she was to graduate

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Thu, 05/17/2018 - 5:03pm

A vigil will be held tonight for the Jackson Academy (JA) student killed in a car crash today.

Frances Anne Fortner was driving along Ridgewood Road around 1:30 p.m., when she hit a manhole cover and her car flipped, according to Precinct Four Cmdr. Keith Freeman.

The vigil will be at 7 p.m., on the school's campus.

Food hall coming to the District at Eastover

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Thu, 10/26/2017 - 4:59pm

The District at Eastover will add a new addition in the spring of 2018, Eastover Market, the state’s first food hall. Eastover Market will be developed in consultation with the esteemed St. Roch Market of New Orleans, and will showcase a curated collection of local, boutique restaurant concepts.

Jackson Zoo could be coming to Northside

By ANTHONY WARREN,

Read more about Jackson Zoo could be coming to Northside
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Tue, 03/27/2018 - 4:36pm

_The Jackson Zoo is looking to relocate to LeFleur's Bluff State Park.

Here is the press release sent out a few minutes ago:

Flawed accounting of our public schools

By GEORGE SCHIMMEL,

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Thu, 07/12/2018 - 10:49am

Mississippi's state accountability model is designed to measure the instructional effectiveness of schools and districts in the state. It includes students' scores on language and math tests as well as attendance and graduation rates. Schools and districts are given a letter grade from A to F according to their performance.

NewSouth NeuroSpine

By DR. RAHUL VOHRA,

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Thu, 04/25/2019 - 2:02pm

“The DEA is on the phone.” Those are words you really never want to hear. To my relief the call wasn’t about my practice. The next week I found myself meeting with two United States District attorneys as well as DEA agents. I was asked to be an expert in a case against two pain specialists in Alabama.

Madison couple’s mail hijacked; frustrated with post office

By NIKKI ROWELL,

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Wed, 08/15/2018 - 5:12pm

During the 2016 fiscal year, the U.S. Postal Service’s Postal Inspection Service received 60,000 customer complaints regarding attempts to steal mail.

A Madison County couple is finding out just how easy it is for mail to be stolen, even in person.

MDOT Cuts off Road Funding to Jackson

By ANTHONY WARREN,

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Wed, 07/11/2018 - 3:26pm

Federal funding for the North State Street TIGER grant project has been cut off, at least temporarily.

On Monday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) suspended funding for the project.

Growth continues at Reunion subdivision

By MEGAN PHILLIPS,

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Thu, 10/26/2017 - 5:01pm

Over the past 15 years, the subdivision of Reunion has become the place to call home for many Madison County residents.

Although the development is almost two decades old, it continues to add new homes and amenities for residents.

Child's Prayer

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Thu, 03/29/2018 - 3:44pm

Van Devender family donates for expansion of Batson Children’s Hospital

The simple prayer of a child for the patients of Batson Children’s Hospital brought about a $1.5 million gift from the Van Devender Family Foundation to expand pediatric care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).

Renaissance to feature new show fountain, theater and Costco

By NIKKI ROWELL,

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Thu, 01/03/2019 - 1:45pm

The second and third phases of Renaissance are on track to be finished next year, complete with another show fountain and Malco theater.

The city of Ridgeland director of community development Alan Hart said, based on reports from the developer, that phase two of Renaissance should be open by summer or fall of 2019.

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