Transformation Jackson, New Horizon Church International and the Jackson Appreciation Club are teaming up for a day of service Saturday, Feb. 25.

The Project Shine Day of Service will kick off at 8 a.m. at Parham Bridges Park and last until noon.

Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves, weed eaters, rakes, saws and other outdoor tools.

Call Ronnie Crudup Jr., at 601-953-3276 for more details.

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JACKSON, MS (WLBT)- Jackson's mayor and police chief addressed the media following the arrest of patrol officers on corruption charges.

Both praised the police department's command staff for alerting federal agents to the scandal.

Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman said because of measures in place, command staff identified the accused officers and exposed their illegal actions.

Coleman said the department has cooperated with the U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI, and they continue to strive to make sure the public trust in not compromised.

Two JPS teachers were honored with twelve others as "masters of the classroom" by the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership during the 2011 Metro Teacher Recognition Program held Thursday at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson.

The honorees from JPS were La'Keshia Opara-Nadi of Pecan Park Elementary, and Hope Pearson of McWillie Elementary. Their principals and JPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Jayne B. Sargent also attended the luncheon... Read More