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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."
coronavirus
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.
coronavirus
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 …
Food
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.
Cover
Talking Health Care With Mike Espy
Of all the issues separating Mike Espy from his opponent, Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, their approach to health care may represent the starkest divide.
City & County
When Schools Close Down in Jackson
Quinyetta Kinner was sad when George Elementary School on Hunter Street in Jackson closed in 2018. She attended the school from pre-kindergarten until the 5th grade and has a lot …
City & County
JPD Officers Indicted for Murder Present for Earlier Civilian Shootings
A grand jury has indicted Desmond Barney, Anthony Fox and Lincoln Lampley for second-degree murder of George Robinson.
coronavirus
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Gov. Reeves, Stop the Insanity
Gov. Reeves knew the threat to Mississippi hospitals when he implemented one of the most liberal reopening plans of any U.S. state in late May. As with Florida and Texas, …
Jacksonian
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."
Politics
State Flag Commission Selects Five Finalists
The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag selected five flags to move to the final round (pending clearance of intellectual property rights).
Person of the Day
Tommy Wright
Tommy Wright, a partner at the Anderson, Crawley and Burke law firm in Ridgeland, has been handling cases such as worker's compensation, personal injury, construction accidents and premises liability as …
Politics
Mississippi to Close 13 Food Centers for Low-Income Mothers
Mississippi is closing 13 food centers across the state that serve low-income mothers and children as it prepares to start a new program early next year that will allow participants …
Politics
Proposed Effort Could Revive Mississippi's Rebel-Themed Flag
Some Mississippi residents are rebelling against the Legislature's decision to retire a Confederate-themed state flag, and they are being encouraged by conservative legislators who fought the change.
coronavirus
Mississippi Will Provide Free Virus Testing to Teachers
The state of Mississippi is expanding access to free coronavirus testing for teachers and school-based emergency telehealth coverage after more than 70 of the state's 82 counties have reported outbreaks …
Person of the Day
Lance Presley
Lance Presley grew up in the United Methodist Church his whole life. His family has been Methodist for at least seven generations.
