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Johnson, Crisler to face off in runoff

The Mississippi Link Former two-term Mayor Harvey Johnson and City Councilman Marshand Crisler are headed for a runoff in the Jackson mayoral race. Johnson had 8,892 votes and Crisler, 8,759 votes with 98 percent of […]

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McLemore becomes Interim Mayor

In an emergency meeting, due to Mayor Frank E. Melton’s recent “critical” health condition, the Jackson City Council voted 5 to 1 for Council President Leslie Mclemore to serve as acting mayor. Ward 3 Councilman […]

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Mayor falls ill after primary loss

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An unsuccessful primary bid for re-election turned much more serious for the indicted mayor of Mississippi’s largest city after he was rushed to a hospital in his latest health struggle. Sixty-year-old […]

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Schools held more accountable under new law

A new law approved by Governor Haley Barbour aims to ensure leaders in Mississippi schools are making responsible financial and academic decisions in order to provide all students with a quality education. Senate Bill 2628, […]