Fire damages historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi; arson suspect arrested

Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's motive, but Jackson Fire Chief Charles Felton told CBS News the FBI is looking ...
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What Jackson, Mississippi’s only synagogue means to its city — in the wake of arson, and beyond

When Beth Israel Congregation was dedicated in Jackson, Mississippi, in the summer of 1875, the occasion was marked with a ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Jackson aims to tighten parade rules, including firearm ban, after St. Paddy’s violence

After multiple shootings in recent years during Jackson’s St. Paddy’s Parade, the Jackson City Council is moving to tighten parade regulations. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the council introduced an ordinance ...

Mayor Horhn invites churches, faith groups to Jackson call to prayer

Jackson Mayor John Hohrn and the city's Inter-Faith Task Force announced the event, which will take place at Thalia Mara Hall ...
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Jackson City Council discusses infrastructure repair funding

The Jackson City Council met on January 13, 2026, to discuss how to better repair the city’s infrastructure and how to ...
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Mississippi grants $13.6 million for statewide projects

Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) Board of Trustees awarded its fourth round of competitive grants since ...