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New Horizon opens The Sanctuary, invites youth and families to come roller-skate
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (154+ words) A local church has opened a new recreational space for the community. New Horizon held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Sanctuary of Jackson on Belvedere Drive Wednesday morning. It is a roller-skating rink that is intended to allow local…...
Wyoming brings home 240 inmates from Mississippi prison
1+ week, 3+ day ago (88+ words) as staffing rises WAPT Wyoming has brought home all 240 inmates it had housed at Mississippiâs Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility since 2023 Wyoming officials said improved staffing made the move possible Staffing at the stateâs penitentiary increased from about 65% to…...
Public safety leaders discuss staffing, jail capacity at Jackson-area forum
3+ week, 4+ day ago (240+ words) Law enforcement leaders from Jackson and Hinds County discussed staffing, jail capacity and 911 response during a public safety forum Tuesday night. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said staffing remains a challenge, particularly in the county’s detention services. “We are somewhat…...