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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Jackson, Mississippi, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 346 stories have been published about Jackson, Mississippi which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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MS joins nation’s leading behavioral health platform, Network of Care – Jackson Advocate

JANS – The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has joined the nation’s oldest and largest behavioral health platform. As an innovative, web-based platform provided in partnership with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, the Network of Care for Behavioral Health will provide critical support and access to behavioral health resources for individuals, families, and service providers across Mississippi. Network of …Health · Jackson Read Article

Police make 2 more arrests in Holden Street killing

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Police have made two additional arrests in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old.Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Statement on Republicans Jamming Their GOP Tax Scam Through the House – Jackson Advocate

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) voted against House Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1). The legislation includes drastic cuts to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other basic benefits, to pay for tax cuts for the rich and wealthy. Congressman Thompson releases the following statement: “Since my first day in Congress, I have been clear that I will never vote for any cuts to Medicaid, Me…Republican Party · Jackson Read Article

Former Canton mayoral candidate challenges election results over voting issues

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A former Canton mayoral candidate has taken her fight for city hall to court.Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article

Some Clinton residents puzzled by polling location changes

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Some residents in Clinton are confused by a note indicating a change in their polling location due to redistricting requirements following the 2023 census.Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article

Jackson City NAACP Branch holds annual ACT-SO competition – Jackson Advocate

The Jackson City NAACP Branch recently held its annual ACT-SO competition. Each year, high school students across the country start a journey to sharpen their skills through the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). From visual arts and business to performing and culinary arts, participants work with community-based volunteers for a year to develop projects and performances. The experience culminates in local a…Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article

Design Lab workshops slated for rural areas – Jackson Advocate

JANS – the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production (Sipp Culture) opened registration for its inaugural Rural Routes Design Lab workshop, which will be held on Saturday, June 14, at the Main Street Cultural Center in Utica, Miss (114 E. Main St., Utica, MS 39175). This workshop is designed to help artists, organizers, and community leaders find creative ways to address issues in their communities. “These workshops are designed for people to …Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article

Texas man pleads guilty in Jackson dealership scam

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Texas man pled guilty to wire fraud in connection to the purchase of a truck from a Jackson automobile dealership. According to court documents, Mario Martinez Smiley, of Fort Worth, fraudulently obtained a 2023 Ford Shelby F-150 from a dealership by representing himself to be another individual and using someone else’s credit card number to make a $5,000 down payment on the truck. The truck was valued at $130,850. …Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article