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“Marjorie Nixon Smith” Vote For “Marj, The Teflon Woman” By Jeanette Grattan Parker Dr. Jeanette Parker  With the disenfranchisement of blacks at the turn of the 20th century after the Reconstruction era, Alabama Democrats suppressed populist challenges and the state became part of the “Solid South.” This constitution was not initially supported by the majority of Whites, but Democrats used the call of white supremacy to gain passage.[1] In addition to wanting to affirm white su...

Some JPS schools return to in-person learning after prolonged water crisis Clean water to be made available for those reopening Share Updated: 6:10 PM CST Mar 1, 2021 Clean water to be made available for those reopening Share Updated: 6:10 PM CST Mar 1, 2021 The city of Jackson is continuing to work to restore water pressure to city residents so schools, businesses and homes can go back to normal operation.The Jackson Public School District said 19 schools now have adequa...

Wellesley Homefront: Pristine colonial offers plenty of space By Carole LaMond, Correspondent There is room galore in the young five-bedroom colonial at 5 Claflin Road which boasts four full floors of bright, airy living space and a prime location in a family-friendly neighborhood just down the street form Wellesley’s popular Perrin Park. Built in 2018 by prestigious Brendon Homes, the 6,150-square-foot house is pristine throughout with a fresh transitional style in moldings and finishes, hig...