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- MS--Under the Capitol Dome-Analysis
By JACK ELLIOTT JR. Associated Press Writer Mississippians take a break from statewide elections next year, and the breather will allow lawmakers to take a little more time to study proposals on early voting ...
- Three men charged in Terry store robbery
The Hinds County Sheriff's Department has charged three men with robbing a Terry business.
- Hike in property tax bills shocks Hinds residents
Many Hinds County residents were surprised last week when they opened their property tax bills.
- 70-year-old jailed amid dispute over levee road
A 70-year-old former Terry resident jailed nearly two weeks ago in a civil case for contempt of court may remain behind bars through Thanksgiving on the misdemeanor charge.
- Riding on bad roads
It's a bumpy drive down North Siwell Road near John Jackson Jr.'s house, where the asphalt is marked by patches on top of patches.
- 2 killed, another injured in Terry Road crash
A one vehicle accident killed two Terry residents and injured another. It happened after 7 p.m. Monday on Terry Road.
- No cause determined in 2-fatality crash near Terry
Two Terry residents were killed and another was injured Monday evening in a one-vehicle accident in Hinds County.
- Home invasion leads to car chase
A Copiah County home invasion leads to a car chase. Copiah County Sheriff Harold Jones tells us that two males broke into a home around 11:30 this morning on Rolling Hills Drive, just South of Crystal Springs.
- Terry to get $1M well in January
A $1 million well could solve this town's long-standing water woes and stop overchlorination that poses potential health risks.
- Celebrity weekend has play at heart
A year ago the playground was empty. The aged swings and slides were torn down and worn out monkey bars and merry-go-round were removed.
- Minor voting problems reported in Hinds Co.
Voting in Hinds County went smoothly today, with only minor problems reported to elections officials.
- Traffic Alert: Wynndale Road Bridge Work To Start Next Week
Crews will begin work next week to raise the Wynndale Road Bridge. The bridge, which goes over Interstate 55, will cause Exit 81 to be closed for approximately three weeks, Mississippi Department of ...
- Hinds, Madison voters see changes
Thousands of voters in Hinds and Madison counties will cast ballots at new polling places Nov.
- Towns target infrastructure
Improving infrastructure, especially water service, is at the top of the list for three of Hinds County's small cities as they prepare for the start of a new fiscal year Wednesday.
- Election Officials: Clock Ticking
Absentee voting for the November election may be delayed if a ballot dispute in a U.S. Senate race isn't resolved soon, election officials said Wednesday.
- Many factors at play in jail discussions
A recent Clarion-Ledger poll indicated that 82 percent of those participating wanted additional jail space.
- Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers 07/26/08 Crime Stoppers Captures Accused Robber While Others Still on Loose This week Jackson Police arrested 46-year-old Thomas Irwin Sr.
- Gross-Dunn
Alison Marie Dunn and Stuart Randall Gross were united in marriage at Waialae Beach Park in Oahu, Hawaii, on May 16, 2008.
- Top Performers: Metro Edition
JAMAL BASS, Ridgeland: Carried 16 times for 168 yards and one TD in a 21-8 win over Mendenhall.
Terry Classifieds
Local classifieds for Terry, MS
City DescriptionTerry is a town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 664 at the 2000 census. It is located near Interstate 55, about 15 miles southwest of Jackson, Mississippi and located in Supervisors District Five of Hinds County. The town is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The area to become known as "Terry" was first settled in 1811 by settlers from Virginia. In 1867, the town of Terry was established when the railroad was built through the area. For a number of years, Terry was the home of Mississippi governor Albert G. Brown.
Terry is located at 32°6′5″N 90°17′40″W / 32.10139, -90.29444 (32.101443, -90.294572).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 664 people, 263 households, and 181 families residing in the town. The population density was 287.4 people per square mile (111.0/km²). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 124.7/sq mi (48.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 48.80% White, 50.45% African American, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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