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Through the lens of Jay Johnson

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 lens were turned on him. […]

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Hinds County Supervisor Anderson on the job Monday morning

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 He rescinded his planned retirement on Dec. 31, 2012, one day before it was to take effect.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…. […]

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Sheriff’s budget restored after special meeting and rescinding votes

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… […]