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The ‘best small town in the South’ is luring new residents with low-cost living perks — and it’s not in Florida
Once defined by the spirited pulse of Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi has emerged as a multifaceted destination, recently named the top small Southern town by USA Today for the ...
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Jackson’s air quality declines, posing health risks to residents: report
According to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report released on April 23, air quality in the Jackson-metro area has worsened. Officials with the ...
Mayor of Mississippi’s capital city trailing in runoff election amid federal bribery indictment
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, who’s under indictment on federal bribery and conspiracy charges, is fighting to ...
Jackson, MS, election results for April 22 primary runoff for mayor, city council races
The mayor's seat and two city council seats were at stake in the April 22 primary runoff election in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Jackson mayoral candidates make final push for votes in primary runoff
The Jackson Democratic mayoral candidates spent the day making their final push to get voters to the polls for the 2025 Municipal Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, ...
Jackson City Council delays vote on proposed salary increases for mayor, council members
Under the proposal, the mayor’s salary would increase to $170,000 per year, while council members will see an increase to $35 ...