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Charlie Drape

@charlesdrape

Jackson city reporter @clarionledger // other bylines @usatoday @queencitynerve @salisburypost @comissourian @mlexclusive in Brussels // @mujschool

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Sitting on the steps near the statue of Andrew Jackson in downtown Jackson, facing west toward the Clarion Ledger building, one could watch the fire hydrant spew out clear water on to the street 24/7. So much so, green algae formed on the street. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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The Clarion-Ledger submitted a Freedom of Information Act request and found who the top paid city employees are in Jackson. Check out the list. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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As a result of the investigation, JPS has "taken personnel actions with 43 staff members — including terminations, suspensions and letters of reprimand," clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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The newly announced interim director of Jackson's parks and recreation department was arrested in 2020 for promoting prostitution. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba defended his decision. Read more. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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Been AWOL from Twitter recently, my apologies. Here are a few articles I've worked on recently for the Clarion Ledger: clarionledger.com/story/news/loc… clarionledger.com/story/news/nat… clarionledger.com/story/news/loc… clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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These advocates pushed the power of the Black vote in MS. Then came the ballot shortages usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

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Story I did a few weeks ago. Attorney Ben Crump now representing 3 Mississippi families who's loved ones were buried in pauper's graves behind the county jail without notifying the family. A total of 215 bodies have been buried in the field. See details: clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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Jackson has been in the national spotlight again. This time regarding the 215 bodies buried in a Hinds County pauper's field - some without their families being notified. But Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says the city is not involved. See more in my latest: clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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You just flushed a toilet in Jackson, MS. Where does it go? I've got the answer. Check out my latest: clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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Another Chiefs Super Bowl and you know I found a way to write about it. Check out my latest and go Chiefs!! clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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Jackson's water system is currently run by JXN Water and Interim Third Party Manager Ted Henifin. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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The new software is another step in boosting the Jackson Police Department's Intelligence Unit. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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How an FBI probe in Tallahassee is similar to the ongoing Jackson bribery scandal. Is Jackson the next target of the FBI's Operation Capital Currency? clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…

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Great article by Charlie Drape highlighting extreme issues with repairs and maintenance at dozens of Jackson Fire Department facilities that house firefighters. Thorough, in depth and well done. Read it at the Clarion Ledger. clarionledger.com/story/news/loc…