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Rave raises more than $7K, awareness of teen suicide

Amidst the flashing lights, booming music and bright colors that come with a typical rave, local teens gathered to have some fun and raise money for a cause that has touched many of their lives. This year's fundraiser, coordinated and carried out by teens, raised funds to promote awareness of teen suicide. Special to Rankin Ledger

The issue of teen suicide is one that has touched almost every community, yet the stigma surrounding the issue can lead some to remain quiet. More

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Florence man sentenced for child exploitation

A Florence man will spend five years in jail for child exploitation, Attorney General Jim Hood announced last week. More  

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Glass, rope swings may be banned on Rez

Changes to several ordinances around the Ross Barnett Reservoir could be on the way, as officials look at tweaking some rules for safety concerns, and in at least one proposal, for concerns over property values. More

Deputies could get radar guns

A controversial proposal to allow sheriff departments to utilize radar guns in its daily traffic enforcement could make its way back to the state Legislature this session, thanks to Rankin County officials. More

Exercise can boost your immune system

New Year's resolutions are a mainstay of January. Many find themselves fighting to stick with their new goals, though those fights tend to become less frequent as the year progresses. More

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Manager named to new Richland business More

Leaders consider rules for animal shelters

Rankin County supervisors are considering an ordinance that would establish space requirements and animal population limits on shelters in the county. More

Artists to star in AIDS benefit

Several Rankin County artists will have their work featured at an annual fundraising event this year that hopes to raise more money to assist Mississippians living with HIV/AIDS. More

Dirt pit plans raise residents' concerns

A request to create a dirt pit off of Andrew Chapel Road has some county residents upset over what they believe would be problems created by the traffic and work conducted at the site. More

Real time soil info offered

Do you have a Smartphone? Are you interested in having real time soil survey information anywhere in the lower 48 conterminous states? More

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Ronald "Buddy" McClain has been named chairman of the Greater Jackson Community Advisory Board of the American Red Cross of Mississippi. More

Board responds to Rhoads' comment

BRANDON - The Rankin County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to deny a suggestion from Flowood Mayor Gary Rhoads that his city create a school district for schools located in his city's limits. More

Shelter law is being considered in county

Rankin County supervisors have decided to look into creating an animal shelter ordinance that would govern the aspects of any present or future shelters in the county. More

Suspect in reservoir area burglaries arrested

Rankin County deputies arrested a suspect allegedly connected with a rash of burglaries in neighborhoods off Spillway Road near the Ross Barnett Reservoir, according to a release from the sheriff's office. More

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Rankin resident nabs big MDOT post More

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