Politics
Mississippi Bill Would Allow Home Delivery of Alcohol
Mississippi would join a majority of states in allowing home delivery of alcohol, if Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signs a bill that legislators are sending him.
Politics
Mississippi Governor Praises Teachers as He Signs Pay Raise Bill
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill authorizing a $1,000 pay raise for most teachers, and lawmakers worked to adopt final parts of state spending and borrowing plans …
Biz Roundup
Children’s Museum Meridian, IMMC Islamic Heritage Month and Fresh Market Easter
The Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson opened its first satellite museum in Meridian on Saturday, March 27.
Politics
State, Higher Education Employees Could Receive Pay Raises
State employees would receive a 3% raise and most public university and community college staff would receive at least a 1% raise under Mississippi lawmaker's latest budget proposal.
Politics
Analysis: Senator's Remark on Sunday Politics Draws Backlash
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi is facing criticism for saying people should avoid political activities on Sundays to keep the Sabbath holy—an idea that Hyde-Smith, herself, has not always …
Politics
Mississippi Lawmakers Set Details on $6 Billion State Budget
Mississippi legislators are set to start voting Sunday on details of a state government spending plan for the year that begins July 1.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 3-26-21
What’s on your to-do list for this upcoming weekend leading into next week? If you need a good starting place before making plans, check out my picks to see if …
Health Care
City to Transport 400 Seniors for Vaccination at Medical Mall in April
Four hundred seniors will get COVID-19 vaccines at the Jackson Medical Mall on a yet-to-be-announced day in April, City of Jackson Constituent Services Manager Keyshia Sanders told the Jackson Free …
Health Care
Health Centers Receive $77.5 Million to Care for Underserved
Twenty community health centers in Mississippi will receive around $77.5 million in April to support COVID-19 vaccination and other services for vulnerable populations, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Politics
Law Will Allow New Mississippi Residents to Keep Licenses
A new law signed Thursday by Gov. Tate Reeves will allow people who move to Mississippi from out-of-state to maintain their professional licenses.
Person of the Day
Chandler Dillard
Senior outfielder Chandler Dillard enjoyed a strong series at the plate for Alcorn State. He went 7-for-14 batting with four walks in 18 plate appearances as well as 6 RBI.
Politics
Mississippi to Increase Minimum Welfare Payments
Mississippi families in need are set to gain a $90-per-month increase in welfare payments under a newly signed law. Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2759 on Wednesday, though the …
Education
JSU Amerigroup Scholarship, USM Last Mile Education Fund and MSU Bingocize
Amerigroup, a Medicaid-managed care company that promotes healthier communities, recently donated $75,000 to Jackson State University for scholarships for students with health-related majors.
Health Care
Mississippi Rewrites 'Confusing' COVID-19 Scheduling Script
The Mississippi Health Department is rewriting a “confusing” script that employees and contractors read to people scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments by phone.
Politics
Mississippi to Increase Lowest Welfare Payments in the US
Mississippi will increase the lowest monthly welfare payments in the nation under a bill signed into law Wednesday by the state's Republican governor.
