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Hinds County inmates escape from Raymond Detention Center, marking second exit since April

Another breach was exposed in the Hinds County jail Monday, when two more prisoners escaped. One has been found, while another is on the lam.

 

State Fair dates released. See when the 2023 fair comes to Jackson

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the dates for the 164th MS State Fair at the MS State Fairgrounds in Jackson. See when.

 

Anger over Medgar Evers killing turned into obsession for writer Eudora Welty

"Where Is the Voice Coming From?" is the only thing Eudora Welty ever wrote in anger.

 

Hear what Mississippi 11-year-old shot by cop had to say about incident

An 11-year-old Mississippi boy speaks out about being shot by a police officer after the boy called 911 for help.

 

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra's Pepsi Pops set for 42nd performance. Details here

While Pepsi Pops is now in its 42nd year, pops concerts of one kind or another have actually been a part of the symphony's tradition for much longer.

 

Mississippi Democrats improperly excluded candidate for governor, judge says

A judge ruled that the Mississippi Democratic party improperly excluded a candidate from the ballot.

 

Week of programs commemorate 60th anniversary of civil rights activist Medgar Evers' death

Medgar Evers' widow Myrlie Evers-Williams will be honored with a lifetime achievement award on the 60th anniversary of her husband's death.

 

Jackson the fastest shrinking city in America. See how far it has fallen

Jackson's population continues to tumble as the city faces challenge after challenge in recent years.

 

'The skyline is forever changed': Tornado recovery continues in this Mississippi town

"American Idol" contestants show up to help; Amory baseball team lands north half championship and more as tornado recovery continues.

 

What a police trainer and use of force expert thought of the Jackson police death videos

A police trainer and expert on use of force said actions JPD officers took prior to death of Murriel were excessive and avoidable, but not shocking.

 

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