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A weekly newspaper and monthly magazine focusing on northeast Jackson and south Madison County, MS. Locally owned and serving the community for over 50 years.
Jackson, MS
Joined August 2010
Gluckstadt, MS — The is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant from the (MOSTF) to assist in the development of Gluckstadt’s first community park....
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Gluckstadt, MS — The is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant from the (MOSTF) to assist in the development of Gluckstadt’s first community park.
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James Michael “Mike” Lightsey was born October 6, 1952, in Laurel, to James Joseph Lightsey and Patsy Ruth Boutwell Lightsey. He died January 9, 2026....
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James Michael “Mike” Lightsey was born October 6, 1952, in Laurel, to James Joseph Lightsey and Patsy Ruth Boutwell Lightsey. He died January 9, 2026.
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Catherine Powell Klipple, age 99, died peacefully on the evening of December 24, 2025, at The Arbor in Ridgeland. She was born in Jackson, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frith Powell (Pearl McInnis) on August 18, 1926....
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Catherine Powell Klipple, age 99, died peacefully on the evening of December 24, 2025, at The Arbor in Ridgeland. She was born in Jackson, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frith Powell (Pearl McInnis) on...
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Rosalind Butler Ross, age 97, of St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by love and the memories of a long and well-lived life....
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Rosalind Butler Ross, age 97, of St. Catherine’s Village in Madison, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by love and the memories of a long and well-lived life.
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James Ronald 'Ron' Chapman passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 79....
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James Ronald 'Ron' Chapman passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 79.
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Mary Tumasz Lackey, aged 78, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 22, 1947, Mary was the daughter of Eddie and Bobbie Tumasz. She was raised in Jackson and graduated from...
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Mary Tumasz Lackey, aged 78, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 22, 1947, Mary was the daughter of Eddie and Bobbie Tumasz. She was raised in...
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Every year, we are reminded that The Mustard Seed is more than a place it's a family made stronger by the people who pour their Love, time, and talents into our mission. This year's Supporters of the Year are shining exa...
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Every year, we are reminded that The Mustard Seed is more than a place it's a family made stronger by the people who pour their Love, time, and talents into our mission. This year's Supporters of the...
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As part of an broader effort to resurface the streets in the Jackson neighborhood of LOHO the Douglas Drive cul-de-sac is being resurfaced....
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As part of an broader effort to resurface the streets in the Jackson neighborhood of LOHO the Douglas Drive cul-de-sac is being resurfaced.
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Protesters against recent ICE actions (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) stood on the Riverside Drive bridge north of the water works curve holding signs for I-55 drivers to read. The signs expressed op...
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Protesters against recent ICE actions (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) stood on the Riverside Drive bridge north of the water works curve holding signs for I-55 drivers to read....
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First Presbyterian Day School fifth graders designed, created and sold items for classmates on Market Day. Young businessmen included (from left) Ronnie Feng and Jude Fulton....
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First Presbyterian Day School fifth graders designed, created and sold items for classmates on Market Day. Young businessmen included (from left) Ronnie Feng and Jude Fulton.
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Madison Central High School senior Marlina Jones signed a national letter of intent to run cross country at Millsaps College. Shown at the signing are (from left) Jordan, Kimberly, Marlina and Marlin Jones...
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Madison Central High School senior Marlina Jones signed a national letter of intent to run cross country at Millsaps College. Shown at the signing are (from left) Jordan, Kimberly, Marlina and Marlin...
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Presley Merkich, senior at Germantown High School, signed with Copiah Lincoln Community College to play softball. Shown at the signing are (from left, back) Head Coach Whitney Davis, Tori Pettit, Kenny Perry; and (front)...
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Presley Merkich, senior at Germantown High School, signed with Copiah Lincoln Community College to play softball. Shown at the signing are (from left, back) Head Coach Whitney Davis, Tori Pettit,...
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Members of Jackson Prep’s eighth grade girls basketball team for the 2025-2026 season include (from left, back) Gianna Odom, Collins Rooker, Anna Peyton Garriga, Robin Weaver; and (front) Maddie Reeves, Grace Neely, Ne...
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Members of Jackson Prep’s eighth grade girls basketball team for the 2025-2026 season include (from left, back) Gianna Odom, Collins Rooker, Anna Peyton Garriga, Robin Weaver; and (front) Maddie...
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Jackson Academy students participating in the After School Chess Club are competing—and winning—at tournaments across the state. Three JA teams competed in the 2025 Mississippi Scholastic Team Jamboree. Two teams bro...
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Jackson Academy students participating in the After School Chess Club are competing—and winning—at tournaments across the state. Three JA teams competed in the 2025 Mississippi Scholastic Team...
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Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders showcased their spelling skills in First Presbyterian Day School’s grade-level spelling bees. Top spellers included (from left) Lucy Hutton, first place; Luke Tabor, second place; Winn ...
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Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders showcased their spelling skills in First Presbyterian Day School’s grade-level spelling bees. Top spellers included (from left) Lucy Hutton, first place; Luke Tabor,...
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Apparently, the DC Santa Claus did NOT visit Linda Berry this year. All she got were clean MAGA lumps of coal along with $2.25 gas. So sad. Nor can anyone in DC make her happy (“Democrats Must Make Their Case,” Nor...
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Apparently, the DC Santa Claus did NOT visit Linda Berry this year. All she got were clean MAGA lumps of coal along with $2.25 gas. So sad. Nor can anyone in DC make her happy (“Democrats Must Make...
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St. Joseph Catholic High School will host its 2026 Annual Draw Down on Saturday, January 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Reunion Country Club. Expected to be another sold-out event, the evening will feature music, the Wall of Ch...
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St. Joseph Catholic High School will host its 2026 Annual Draw Down on Saturday, January 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Reunion Country Club. Expected to be another sold-out event, the evening will feature...
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A group of students from the Jackson Academy Band’s drumline performed for K3 students who were learning about the letter “D.” After the performance, band students let the young Raiders try the drums. Drumline memb...
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A group of students from the Jackson Academy Band’s drumline performed for K3 students who were learning about the letter “D.” After the performance, band students let the young Raiders try the...
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