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As Jackson State University president search looms, politics may make the position more difficult
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,08/26/25-3:00PM , 251 Reads 7,259 Statewide
The next leader of the historically Black university faces extreme pressure from constituent groups and state legislators under a changing higher education landscape.

The presidency at Jackson State University has had its fair share of tumultuous transitions.
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn, Jackson Fire Department representatives and other elected officials hosted a press conference at Blossom Apartments on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, to discuss relocation efforts and water services. Credit: Maya Miller/Mississippi Today

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Jackson leaders urge getting serious about unserious landlords
By MAYA MILLER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,08/26/25-1:56PM , 214 Reads 4,848 Statewide
Jackson created the Housing Task Force to find solutions for addressing absent landlords and overdue water bills, and to protect tenants from being relocated from their homes.

Jackson Mayor John Horhn said he’s considering approaching the Legislature with proposals to protect tenants from negligent landlords.
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Mississippi unemployment holds steady, ‘no hire, no fire’
By KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,08/26/25-1:44PM , 358 Reads 9,660 Statewide
While the Magnolia State saw the largest unemployment increase in the country year over year, that’s likely from an uptick in the labor force

Mississippi’s July unemployment rate held steady for a fourth straight month.
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Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
By LYNNE JETER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,08/26/25-1:38PM , 292 Reads 7,643 Statewide
State and national leaders herald advancement of the state’s cybersecurity and innovation at groundbreaking ceremony.
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