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See how Jackson area and state schools ranked in U.S. News and World Report rankings

One of the Jackson area's public high schools has been ranked in the Top 10 in the state.

 

The bizarre story of how a Rankin County election was decided by just one vote

Thousands of ballots were cast. One vote decided it. Imagine winning or losing by the slimmest of margins.

 

Mitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer

The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health

 

See results of 3 supervisor runoffs in Rankin, Hinds counties with 1 currently in a tie

Rankin County's District 1 supervisors race is currently in a tie, while the Hinds County District 4 and 5 have a clear winner.

 

Honorees from Jackson's 7 wards received awards for helping city fight the water crisis

Jackson and the City Council honored residents, churches, neighborhood associations and local nonprofits for their part in fighting the water crisis.

 

Michael Oher seeks 'The Blind Side' contract, payment information in conservatorship battle

Lawyers for former NFL player Michael Oher are seeking school records and information related to "The Blind Side" as part of a legal battle.

 

State Institutions of Higher Learning board considers 79 applicants for next JSU president

State Institutions of Higher Learning board considers 79 applicants for next JSU president.

 

Will Mississippi schools return to masks, other COVID-19 protocols as possible cases rise?

Gov. Tate Reeves said Mississippi will not return to mask mandates as COVID-19-like illnesses increase, but will schools use other precautions?

 

Five races called, one down to the wire, in runoff election for the Mississippi Legislature

See the latest results on the six runoff primary races for the Mississippi Legislature, including a historic victory and an ongoing nail-biter.

 

18 years after Katrina levee breaches, group wants future engineers to learn from mistakes

The campaign by Levees.org comes 18 years after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans.

 

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