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Lumumba officially announces candidacy for mayor

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Monday, May 7th, 2012, 6:34pm
Lumumba officially announces candidacy for mayor

Monday Jackson Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba officially announced he is running for Jackson mayor in 2013.

Lumumba said Monday he wants to be the people's mayor and will make jobs and economic growth a priority.

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Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Sunday, March 18th, 2012, 1:29pm
Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

U.S. Rep Gregg Harper (R-Miss) will host his fourth annual Military Academy Day on Saturday, March 24, at Madison Central High School.

The free event is designed for students and parents to learn more about America's military academies, requirements for admission and the congressional appointment process.

High school students who are preparing for college and considering the military academies should attend.

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Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, March 9th, 2012, 5:29pm
Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

U.S. Rep Gregg Harper (R-Miss) will host his fourth annual Military Academy Day on Saturday, March 24, at Madison Central High School.

The free event is designed for students and parents to learn more about America's military academies, requirements for admission and the congressional appointment process.

High school students who are preparing for college and considering the military academies should attend.

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Michael to run for Ward 3 seat

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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 5:51pm

Harrison Michael, a Peeples Middle School teacher and head football coach, has announced his candidacy for the Ward 3 on the Jackson City Council

“There needs to be a catalyst for economic development and a person to provide fair and equal representation to all 15 precincts,” Michael said in a statement.

A special election is set for Feb. 25.

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Chapman announces candidacy for Ward 3

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 4:53pm
Chapman announces candidacy for Ward 3

Gwendolyn Ward Osborne Chapman has announced her candidacy for the Ward 3 seat on the Jackson City Council.

Jackson is a teacher in the Jackson Public School District.

She is a member of Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Minority/woman-owned and operated Business Enterprise, National Association of Professional Women, NAACP, and the Notary Public Commission.

“ForWard ToWard a Better Community” is Chapman’s campaign slogan.

A special election is set for Feb. 25.

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PHOTOS: Gibbs family visits Washington

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 6:37pm
PHOTOS: Gibbs family visits Washington

Justis, Debra and Ariana Gibbs met members the Mississippi congressional delegation Tuesday in Washington D.C.

The family will attend President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night as guests of the delgates.

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Local student, family to attend State of the Union address

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 11:56am
Local student, family to attend State of the Union address

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Justis Gibbs, the president of the sophomore class at Murrah High School, and his family will be in the audience Tuesday night when President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address.

Justis, along with his mother, Debra Gibbs, and sister, Ariana, a junior at Spelman College and a 2009 Murrah graduate, will be the guests of Rep. Bennie Thompson, Rep.

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