Through the lens of Jay Johnson
April 5, 2018 in News
Local photographer honored By Othor Cain Editor For more than 40 years, he has photographed people, events and scenes in Jackson and across the state of Mississippi. Last week, the […]
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Stokes draws outrage over controversial comment
January 7, 2016 in News
From staff reports Jackson’s Ward 3 City Councilman Kenneth Stokes’ recent comments on how he would handle police from other jurisdictions who pursue suspects into the city have garnered national […]
Jackson council member talks about controversial remarks
January 4, 2016 in News
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Jackson city councilman suggests that his comment about throwing rocks, bricks and bottles at police was taken out of context. Kenneth Stokes says he said […]
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January 4, 2016 in News
HIT AND DRAGGED Police: body apparently dragged 6 miles in hit-and-run NEW ORLEANS (AP) – New Orleans police say a driver apparently hit a pedestrian in the city’s French Quarter […]
Hinds County Supervisor Anderson on the job Monday morning
January 10, 2013 in News, Top Stories
By Ayesha K. Mustafaa
Editor
At the regular meeting of Hinds County Board of Supervisors, Monday, Jan. 7, all cameras were focused on Supervisor Doug Anderson. He rescinded his planned retirement on Dec. 31, 2012, one day before it was to take effect.
His retirement was based on “health concerns” as given in a statement submitted by his daughter, Jackie Anderson Woods of Atlanta….
Sheriff’s budget restored after special meeting and rescinding votes
September 13, 2012 in News, Top Stories
By Ayesha K. Mustafaa
Staff Writer
Hinds County District 1 Supervisor Robert Graham, the board president, said he was “appalled” by the outcome of last week’s 3-2 vote that cut $2.5 million from the Hinds County Sheriff’s budget.
After that vote, Graham scheduled a special meeting for Monday, Sept. 10, in an effort to reverse the board’s decision…
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