Politics
Lawmakers Approve Funding for Hospitals, Landlords, Farmers; Doesn't Address Evictions
Hospitals, veterans' centers, farmers and landlords in Mississippi would receive money to respond to the coronavirus pandemic under bills passed by state lawmakers Thursday night.
coronavirus
Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
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Statewide Mask Mandate Ends in Mississippi; School, Local Restrictions Continue
Gov. Tate Reeves allowed Mississippi’s statewide mask mandate to expire yesterday, replacing it with a “Safe Recovery” order that maintains some restrictions on large gatherings and still requires masks in …
Education
Research Grants for USM and JSU, Historical Markers for The Mill at MSU
The Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi recently received a $100,000 grant from the Administration of Community Living, which will go toward creating a network of …
Person of the Day
Nick Mullens
Former University of Southern Mississippi quarterback Nick Mullens got his chance in the limelight against the New York Giants this past Sunday. The former USM star didn’t disappoint in his …
coronavirus
Mississippi Legislators to Revise Some Virus Relief Spending
Mississippi lawmakers are returning to the Capitol to reconsider how the state is spending some coronavirus relief money from the federal government.
National
Biden Endorses Democrat Espy in Mississippi US Senate Race
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is endorsing Mike Espy in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race as the former agriculture secretary again tries to unseat Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican loyal to …
coronavirus
Governor Reeves Issues New Comprehensive Safe Recovery Order
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his new comprehensive Safe Recovery order as a one-stop resource for Mississippians as we continue to flatten the curve on new COVID-19 cases.
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Mississippi Middle School in Quarantine After Virus Outbreak
An entire middle school in Mississippi is in quarantine after more than a dozen students tested positive for coronavirus.
Fly
Five Things to Know About Mike McDonald, Freelance Writer
"I've always enjoyed writing as a hobby, whether it be short story or poetry. I also enjoy staying informed by reading local and national news."
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The Learning Tree Grows Mississippi Readers
We saw this before George Floyd: We have systemic imbalances in our society, and reading is one way to impact that," Meredith McGee says. To help combat this imbalance, a …
coronavirus
Race for the Cure Persists, Despite Delays
On Saturday, Oct. 3, scores of Jacksonians will don their favorite pink garments and hit the sidewalks to run in the 21st annual Susan G. Komen Metro Jackson Race for …
Food
The ‘Elizabeth Brooks Brewning’
I worked backward to create this "coffee sour." I knew exactly how I wanted the cocktail to look in its glass: I imagined a dark chocolate, coffee color in a …
Food
Duck a l’Orange with Sunflower Seed Romesco
Whether you follow the recipe at home or come to Elvie's and ask for the duck special, I am confident this dish will delight.
Food
Local Barista Pours Positivity into Every Cup
On Friday, Sept. 25, Leigha Ellis spoke with the Jackson Free Press to discuss her experience as a barista and what Cups offers this fall season.
