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Jackson Bans Facial Recognition Tech; New Airport Academy, Sewer Repairs
The Jackson Police Department will not be able to use facial recognition technology to identify people after the city council voted to preemptively ban the practice on Tuesday.
Aug. 20
Gov. Reeves Issues College Sports Limits; COVID-19 Rates Remain High | State
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Governor Reeves Issues Limits on College Stadiums, Game Day Events to Protect Players and Spectators | Politics
Mayor Issues Fifth Amended Stay Safe Jackson Executive Order | City & County
Jackson Bans Facial Recognition Tech; New Airport Academy, Sewer Repairs | City & County
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OPINION: How Much is a Human Life Worth?
Every day the media report the number of new infections and deaths attributed to COVID-19, and many debate the closing or opening of schools, businesses and places of worship.
Aug. 19
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Gov. Reeves, Stop the Insanity | Politics
EDITOR'S NOTE: Rage and Grace Amid COVID-19 | Editor's Note
OPINION: John Lewis, Charles Evers, C.T. Vivian: Fighters and Heroes for their People | Civil Rights
OPINION: John Robert Lewis, ‘A Soul Giant’ Who Touched Mississippi and Me | Civil Rights
EDITOR'S NOTE: Life in the Shadows of Neshoba County’s Confederate Statue | Editor's Note
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A Castle of Characters, Enchanting Memories
In 2015, Taylor Bridges found herself wearing glittery blue heels and a crystal-blue gown with powder blue sleeves, a semitransparent cape and white gloves as she stepped through King's Daughters Hospital in her hometown of Yazoo City, Miss.
Aug. 5
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JSU’s New Director of Bands Talks Virtual Musicianship
Robert Little, Jackson State University's new director of bands since July 1, says music is something that dwells throughout his entire family.
Aug. 19
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Five Things to Know about Sarah Kate Pollard, Freelance Writer
"A big passion of mine is making short films, which encompasses writing, directing and editing—and I love every step."
Aug. 19
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Downtown’s Newest Coffee Shop Brings an Air of Freshness
When Kenya MomPremier began a family, she knew she wanted to provide them with the same fresh produce she had enjoyed as a child.
Aug. 19
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The Uncertainty of the 2020 College Football Season
The only thing certain about the 2020 college football season is uncertainty. As last week—Aug. 10 to Aug. 14—showed us, plans can change with little notice, and the season could be on the brink before you even have a chance ...
Aug. 19
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Frederick Melancon
As wind prepared to whip torrential rains across the pavement outside, Frederick "Rick" Melcancon sat in a Baton Rouge bookstore signing copies of his work, "Book of Lost Innocence."
Aug. 19
