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Charlie Drape

Charlie Drape

City Government Reporter at The Clarion-Ledger

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JSU stadium talk at Jackson City Hall veers to UMMC cancer center push

A simple resolution turned into questions and some updates about one of Jackson’s most valuable pieces of property.
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Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed as temporary chief of JP...

Jackson's new police chief will serve only on a temporary basis to ensure the city is aligned with Mississippi law.
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Jackson City Council approves parade ordinance, easing proposed res...

The new ordinance comes after several years of violence surrounding Jackson's largest parade events.
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Mississippi law enforcement deepens ties with ICE under Trump’s rev...

State and local agencies in Mississippi are signing new ICE agreements amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Mississippi School for the Blind not helping kids, breaks law, say ...

A small group of parents, teachers and alumni say Mississippi’s School for the Blind is straying away from its mission. School leaders disagree.
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How Jackson City Council measure would settle airport boundary issu...

The Jackson City Council introduced an ordinance to incorporate airport-owned land inside city limits as part of a settlement with Flowood and Pearl.
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Jackson Mayor Horhn launches citywide effort as SNAP benefits cut o...

About 33,000 Hinds County residents are losing SNAP benefits as the government shutdown halts food assistance.
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Turning Point USA’s rebranded tour brings J.D. Vance, Erika Kirk to...

Vice President J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk will speak at Ole Miss as Turning Point USA’s rebranded “This Is the Turning Point” tour stops in Oxford.
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JD Vance talks Israel, abortion, AI and immigration at Ole Miss Tur...

Thousands packed Ole Miss’ pavilion as Vice President JD Vance took unscripted questions on faith, policy and Trump-era politics.
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Live updates: Erika Kirk takes stage at Ole Miss Turning Point. VP ...

Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk headline a Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss after Charlie Kirk’s death, drawing protests and tight security.
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JD Vance, Erika Kirk draw thousands to Ole Miss Turning Point USA e...

Turning Point USA's latest tour drew thousands as Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, spoke to a charged up Ole Miss crowd.
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Jackson names longtime employee Jillian Caldwell as new CFO after t...

After years behind the scenes, a veteran city employee steps into Jackson’s biggest financial spotlight.
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Mayor John Horhn, Jackson City Council make moves on reinvestment i...

Jackson Mayor John Horhn affirmed his commitment to reinvesting in the Jackson Zoo during his inaugural State of the City address.
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Medgar Evers Library finally getting new HVAC after two years of co...

What's the latest news about Jackson's libraries? Here are some updates, including what libraries are open.
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Lights up, Snowman: Young Jeezy booked for Thalia Mara return if Ja...

After more than a year of closures and $3 million in fixes, Jackson wants Thalia Mara Hall open by 2026. The first act? Rapper Young Jeezy.
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Downtown parking gets an overhaul as Jackson launches new changes

Downtown parking in Jackson is changing: new options and fewer limits.
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Jackson brings in national firm for police chief search amid interi...

Jackson hired a national firm to help find a new police chief. But a state law puts the city up against the clock.
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Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson continues to lose ...

At 75, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium faces questions about its future as records reveal the challenges of keeping the historic venue afloat.
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Jackson City Council confirms department heads. Who got the jobs? W...

The Jackson City Council confirmed Mayor John Horhn’s department heads, with salaries range from $88K to more than $120K.
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Can Jackson rebuild Public Works Department? What to know about new...

Jackson leaders are moving to rebuild the city’s long-struggling Public Works Department.
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Mayor John Hohrn confirms hire of new public works director in Jackson

Jackson has filled a key vacancy at City Hall, naming a new director to oversee one of its largest and most troubled departments.