Jackson State Routs Mississippi Valley State 38-7
Taylor called plays for the first time in nearly two years as Jackson State gained 418 yards of total offense.
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In Jackson, the City with Soul, coverage here follows city government, Hinds County, Jackson Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding region.
Health
Live Poll
Is the quality of local healthcare services for chronic conditions getting better in your area?
Jackson Ranks Third in U.S. Asthma Mortality Rates
The city now faces one of the highest asthma-related death rates among the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
Weather and Disaster
Fire Destroys Former Blossom Apartments in Jackson
The blaze hit a Woodbine Street property already at the center of tenant complaints and a nearly $500,000 water bill dispute.
Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust local police to follow their own department's rules on the job?
Mississippi Reviews Officers on Patrol Car Hood
Mississippi Department of Public Safety is reviewing video showing two Capitol Police officers riding on the hood of a patrol car in Jackson.
Travel
Live Poll
Is now a good time for your local airport to start a major, costly terminal overhaul?
Jackson Airport Board Selects Team for Terminal Overhaul
The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority approved a development team to consolidate terminals and update infrastructure.
Sports
Mississippi Orioles Host Free Fall Festival
The team's second annual fall festival brought community activities, vendors, and food to Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson.
Statewide reporting centers on city council decisions, the Hinds County courthouse and Jackson Public School District alongside the employers and civic institutions shaping the local economy. From Belhaven and Fondren to Downtown, Midtown and Eastover, neighborhood coverage extends into Madison County and Rankin County where stories cross the line. Water infrastructure and public safety have defined much of the governing agenda here in recent years, tying local decisions to state and federal oversight. Budget constraints and infrastructure investment are the questions that recur most in coverage of city hall.
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