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NAACP President Derrick Johnson calls expulsions of Pearson, Jones 'horrific'

The NAACP has said it would join the two former representatives in a lawsuit, if they choose to file.

 

Mississippi's 'American Idol' contestants keep fighting into the Showstoppers round

They're young. They've faced challenges. But these Mississippi teens are still in the running to be the next "American Idol."

 

Legal cost of Jackson garbage wars adding up as mayor continues push for cheaper contract

Exclusive: The legal bills are mounting for Jackson in the battle over who picks up the city's garbage. See how much.

 

City council's case against mayor over garbage contract gets a hearing date. What we know

A lawsuit filed by the Jackson City Council against Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will have a hearing at 8 a.m. April 17, councilmembers said Thrusday.

 

Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking gather to learn to combat human trafficking

Human Trafficking is terrible crime, said Secretary of State Michael Watson, who held a prevention summit at JSU to enlighten students, businesses

 

Gov. Tate Reeves faces criticism over tradition of proclaiming Confederate Heritage Month

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves continued the 30-year-long tradition of proclaiming April as Confederate History Month, prompting criticism.

 

Going on no sleep, two JSU grads help keep Jackson clean during trash standoff

A JSU duo is taking the latest city crisis into their own hands, literally. The entrepreneurs and former JSU players have started picking up city trash.

 

Mayor reiterates support for Richard's Disposal Inc. announces meeting on garbage 'crisis'

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said he plans to call a special meeting on garbage contract crisis.

 

Mississippi reserve deputy on leave after church shooting

A reserve deputy with a Mississippi sheriff's department has been placed on administrative leave after a weekend shooting that left a man dead.

 

This 'American Idol' contestant didn't make it to Hollywood but she's still in the running

Kayleigh Clark, the 17-year-old from Sumrall, did not appear on "American Idol" this week. We wanted to know why. Here's what we found.

 

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