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Richard's Disposal Inc.'s garbage proposal lower than competitors. See by how much

With 10 days remaining before the current contract for trash pickup expires, Mayor Lumumba intends to put a new contract before the city council

 

Doctor pleaded guilty in Mississippi pain cream scheme. Here is his sentence.

Dr. Gregory Auzenne of Meridian admitted he didn't report suspcious activity to authorities in connection with a massive nationwide healthcare fraud.

 

Upholstery shop burns down overnight, leaving owners with nothing. Cause unknown

An upholstery shop in Jackson burned down overnight. The cause is unknown, according to the Jackson Fire Department.

 

Olive Branch presents key to city to Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

On Monday, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams declared Feb. 19, 2023, the day Stenhouse won the Daytona 500, to be Ricky Stenhouse Jr. day.

 

Deadline looming, Lumumba must get council to agree on garbage pickup provider

Lumumba wants the Jackson council to hold a meeting to address a new trash contract. A special meeting is set for Tuesday with no item regarding trash.

 

Doctor accused in Mississippi pain cream scheme will have another day in court. Here's why

Dr. Gregory Auzenne, who was acquitted of seven charges in the Mississippi pain cream scheme, is set to plead guilty to a lesser charge on Monday.

 

Mississippi Supreme Court: Jackson missed step in trying to take land by airport

Jackson neglected to follow all required steps when it tried to annex land near the busiest airport in Mississippi, the state Supreme Court has ruled.

 

Keep plants covered at least one more night as temps plunge again

Many gardeners are scrambling after plunging temperatures the last two nights

 

How Nancy Gaynor builds Jackson up by helping grandparents, seniors and criminal offenders

In the next instalment of the Building Jackson series, Nancy Gaynor serves her community in more ways that can be counted. See all she does.

 

A farmer – and a superhero: Meet the Mississippi honoree for USA TODAY's Women of the Year

Cindy Ayers Elliott's goal, through Foot Print Farms, is to provide healthy food options and educate Mississippians on how to better feed themselves.

 

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