‘This Is Not an Entitlement Program’: Ballot Initiative Seeks to Expand Medicaid Coverage
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‘This Is Not an Entitlement Program’: Ballot Initiative Seeks to Expand Medicaid Coverage
Hundreds of thousands of Mississippians could receive expanded Medicaid coverage from the newly created Ballot Initiative 76, which would expand Medicaid coverage to those under 138% of the federal poverty limit.
April 8
Azia’s Picks 4-9-21 | City & County
Christian MacLeod | Person of the Day
High Court Won't Block Mississippi School Disparity Lawsuit | Education
‘This Is Not an Entitlement Program’: Ballot Initiative Seeks to Expand Medicaid Coverage | Politics
Brian Regan, “On The Rocks” and Sharing Joy Through Comedy During a Pandemic | Person of the Day
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The Chapter Ahead of Motherhood, Meeting My Co-workers, Learning How Journalism Works
"Life happens in stages, it seems. I'm a reader, so I tend to think of it in terms of chapters, or maybe even books in a series."
March 31
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Chapter Ahead of Motherhood, Meeting My Co-workers, Learning How Journalism Works | Editor's Note
OPINION: Like Hard-Packed Soil, The Danger of Being Right |
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Jackson’s Water Crisis, What Would Ditto Do? | Politics
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Celebrating the Best, Pandemic Style | Publisher's Note
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Big Changes for Jackson Free Press in January 2021 | JFP
Arts Film Books Art Theater
A Mother’s Advice: Irma Mae Rogers on ‘Mother Wit’
Irma Mae Rogers became a mother at the age of 15, and she shares the lessons she learned along her journey (many of them the hard way) in her book "Mother Wit," which local editor Meredith McGee published.
March 31
‘Brown Money’ Introduces Black Children to Economics and Potential Careers | Books
The Beacon Spotlights Local Art and Vendor Creations, Supports Community | Art
Privilege and the High Cost of Being a ‘Fortunate One’ | Books
Connecting Local Knitters through Common Thread | Art
Burrow Yourself in ‘The Fox Cave Chronicles’ | Art
Music Music Listings Local Bands
Ardenland and Wratchet Entertainment Group Host Socially Distanced ‘Twilight Concerts’
Breaking the drought that began after concert tours around the world ground to a halt last spring and remained shuttered through the summer and fall, the Renaissance at Colony Park will play host to Ardenland's Twilight Concerts on Saturday, April ...
March 31
A Night (And a Day) of Music: Flowood Flea Market Hosts ‘Singing for the Kids’ | Music
Viola Dacus: Vocalist, Instructor, Mother | Music
Jonathan Yargates’ Return and Cooperative Vision for Local Music | Music
Garner Music Academy: ‘Make the Music Happen’ | Music
Seth Power: Advocating for Mississippi and Celebrating Milestones in Life and Music | Cover
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Sláinte! ‘Men in Kilts’ Shares a Wee Taste o’ Scotland
After a year of social distancing, STARZ' newest reality show, "Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham," allows viewers to see more of the world without ever expanding their quarantine bubble.
March 31
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Fine and Dandy: Defining Jackson’s Food Identity
Much like Memphis' barbecue, New Orleans' creole dishes, Philidelphia's cheesesteaks and New York City's pizzas, MH Ventures hopes to help the Jackson area similarly define its food identity.
March 31
Sports Bryan's Rant The Slate
New Sporting Association Sweeps through Jackson
Quidditch is not only a real, full-contact sport that is popular on college campuses, but it is also alive in Jackson.
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Brian Regan, “On The Rocks” and Sharing Joy Through Comedy During a Pandemic
Brian Regan, a Florida-native stand-up comedian who specializes in observational and self-deprecating humor drawn from everyday life experiences, is coming to Mississippi to put on a show at the Brandon Amphitheater on Friday, April 9.
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