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Mayor says city is still 'several months away' in full confidence in drinking water

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba said the city is several months away from residents being confident in drinking water. He announced a program to help.

 

Southern Baptists reelect Bart Barber as president in win for mainstream conservatives

Barber, a Texas pastor, won over the Conservative Baptist Network-backed Mike Stone. Barber received more than 68% of the vote.

 

'Noche de Encanto' mural unveiled on Hattiesburg's Main Street

Hattiesburg's newest mural, at Main and Seventh streets, celebrates the city's cultural diversity.

 

Hinds County Sheriff announces arrests in search for escaped inmate. See who was arrested

The Hinds County Sheriff's Office made three arrest in connection to May 30 escapee who is still on loose from the Raymond Detention Center.

 

Hinds County sheriff, Jackson interim police chief express concern about mental health

Jackson area law enforcement concerned about closure of St. Dominic mental health facility, say could result in people who need help being jailed.

 

Demolition of abandoned South Jackson apartments continues city's quest to end blight

Demolition began Tuesday on a South Jackson apartment complex as part of an effort to clean up blight.

 

Sgt. Greg Capers, Mississippi officer who shot 11-year-old Aderrien Murry, suspended without pay

The Mississippi police officer who shot and wounded an 11-year-old last month after the boy called 911 for help has been suspended without pay.

 

Mississippi civil rights lawyer arrested filming traffic stop, attorney says

A Mississippi civil rights lawyer was arrested while filming a traffic stop conducted by officers from a police department she is suing.

 

Trump arraignment live updates: Ex-president lashes out on social media ahead of court appearance

Facing 37 federal charges related to his handling of classified documents, Donald Trump will be in a Florida court Tuesday for his arraignment.

 

Southern Miss baseball vs Tennessee, NCAA super regional Game 3: Top Golden Eagles photos

Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs Tennessee Vols in NCAA super regional Game 3 on June 12, 2023, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at Pete Taylor Park

 

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