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Richard Crumley is the new athletic director at East Jackson Comprehensive High School following the resignation of Johnny Tucker who had served in that capacity. Tucker will continue to serve as assistant athletic director and assistant principal at the school. The moves come in the wake of a shake-up in the school's athletic program following ... [Full Story »] 

Thuggery. That’s about the most polite word one can use to describe the attitude and actions of TSA in light of the massive public pushback to the agency’s aggressive fondling of airline passengers. Over the weekend, more and more instances of abuse were reported from passengers who were subjected to the new TSA search rules. • An ABC ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson attorney Ronnie Hopkins has taken his name out of consideration for the State Court judgeship in Jackson County. Hopkins serves as the chairman of the Jefferson Board of Education and state law doesn’t allow a person to hold two elected positions. Those who remain on the list include: Scott Tolbert, Donna Golden Sikes, Nick Primm ... [Full Story »] 

Has East Jackson Comprehensive High School head football coach Frank Caputo been relieved of his coaching duties? That appears to be the case, according to sources familiar with the situation. Superintendent Shannon Adams told a reporter that a meeting on the issue was being held Friday. There is some indication that Caputo had turned in a ... [Full Story »]