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State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,04/17/25-12:08PM , 395 Reads 5,510 Statewide
The program’s goal is to reduce local public defender caseloads, allowing more time to visit clients, conduct investigations, negotiate cases, and prepare for trial.
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Trial date set in Jackson bribery scandal involving Mayor, Councilman, Hinds Co. DA
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Wed,04/16/25-11:30AM , 539 Reads 4,203 Statewide
The trial for indicted officials Mayor Lumumba, Councilman Banks and DA Owens now set for July 2026.
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Fifth Circuit denies JXN Water access to SNAP data
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,04/15/25-10:38AM , 376 Reads 4,235 Statewide
The Interim Third-Party Manager was seeking the data in order to determine the possibility of offering a reduced utility bill to those on the federal welfare program.
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City leaders, JXN Water at odds over proposed rate increase
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,04/11/25-11:18AM , 535 Reads 4,837 Statewide
Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin says the increase is necessary for operations, maintenance and debt obligations.

Jackson leaders are at odds with JXN Water over a possible 12 percent or $9 per month on average rate increase. The city is urging cost reductions from the water entity.
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