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Former Jackson mayor, city councilman now plead guilty in federal bribery case

The former city officials’ guilty pleas in the U.S. District Court for Southern Mississippi come a week after former Hinds . . .

Salter: As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive

Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter: As America moves beyond the national celebrations of the 250th anniversary . . .

Current and potential students attend Hinds Community Colleges's nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

New law creates grant program that covers some college costs

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Rediscovering the Jackson Zoo

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Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards

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Annual back-to-school sales tax holiday ongoing today, Saturday and Sunday
By SPECIAL TO THE SUN-SENTINEL
Fri,07/10/26-10:51AM , 614 Reads
Mississippi's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday got underway this morning and ends Sunday night.

During this period, Mississippi sales tax won’t be collected on eligible clothing, footwear and school supplies when the sales price of a single item is less than $100.
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Get back-to-school ready by purchasing your child's birth certificate online
By GREG FLYNN - Mississippi State Department of Health
Tue,07/07/26-12:35PM , 521 Reads
JACKSON — The first day of school is right around the corner, with some starting before August.
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Charleston athletics expands summer opportunities across all its programs
By LADON TAYLOR - Athletic Director, East Tallahatchie School District
Mon,07/06/26-3:33PM , 1,918 Reads
This summer marked a pivotal shift for Charleston High School Athletics, as we expanded our focus beyond tradition to create meaningful opportunities for every student-athlete.
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Opinion: America may be messy and flawed, but it also is rock solid
Thu,07/09/26-7:00PM , 217 Reads 4,247 Statewide
We are far from Christmas, but a famous scene in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” is worth remembering as America’s 250th birthday settles into the rear view mirror.
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