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• Jackson, Mississippi, residents could face another 10% water-rate hike in 2027 (thecooldown.com) — Jackson residents could see another 10% increase on their water bills in spring 2027, on top of this year's nearly 12% hike, as JXN Water seeks to stabilize finances and manage debt. A recent federal court filing outlines plans for higher collections, continued shutoffs, and possible additional increases through 2029 while federal grant funds decline and long-term operating costs rise.
• Tasia Fortune Homicide: Why More Arrests Are Expected (eurweb.com) — Jackson police have arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff after the state medical examiner ruled the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, found hanging behind a Jackson home in August, a homicide. Investigators say they've interviewed nearly 15 people, expect additional arrests, and are still working to determine who else may have been involved and why Fortune was killed.
• Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70 (philasun.com) — Jackson residents are mourning Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer who was born and raised in the city and died Tuesday at her Jackson home at 70. The article traces her path from local schools and coffeehouse gigs to international acclaim, while highlighting tributes from Mayor John Horhn and fellow musicians who say she always carried Mississippi's sound and spirit with her.
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