Health Care
CDC Lifts Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccine, But Mississippi Yet To Resume
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted a pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 23, paving the way for states to resume the one-shot vaccinations.
Person of the Day
Jeffrey Altman
As of April 1, Jeffrey Altman has taken on the role of interim executive director for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, or MDOT, following the retirement of Melinda McGrath after …
State
Census Shows Mississippi Lost Population and Diversified
Mississippi became more diverse during the past decade, but it is also one of only three states that lost population, according to 2020 Census numbers released Monday.
Crime
Group Links Parole Reforms To Economic Development
Expanding parole eligibility in Mississippi comes with economic benefits, Rounds Consulting Group Inc. said in a March 2021 report. Currently, those incarcerated in Mississippi cost the state $14,600 per year …
Biz Roundup
Run Foster Run, On the Road with Felder Rushing and Jackson Zoo Reopening
Catholic Charities, Inc. will host its fourth annual "Run Foster Run" fundraiser event on Thursday, May 6, at The Township at Colony Park.
Person of the Day
Michael Beattie
Michael Beattie, president and executive director of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, will retire after serving the organization for almost 17 years Sept. 1, 2021.
Crime
Analysis: Watchdog Gives Bleak Report on Mississippi Prisons
Bloody clashes that brought Mississippi's prison system under federal scrutiny last year were part of a dramatic increase in reported cases of violence behind bars.
State
Catherine Pierce Named New Mississippi Poet Laureate
Mississippi's new poet laureate for the next four years, Catherine Pierce of Starkville, is a professor and published author.
Crime
Parole Reform Law Brings New Chance For Thousands, But Not Habitual Offenders
Thousands of incarcerated Mississippians will soon become eligible for a parole hearing after Gov. Tate Reeves signed the “Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act” into law this Thursday.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 4-23-21
What are we eating this weekend and furthermore, where is the entertainment? If you’re needing to be pointed in the right direction, take a moment to look over my picks.
Person of the Day
Casey Collier Rogers
When Casey Collier Rogers was 4 years old, she watched with rapt attention as her mother and her best friend taught students to dance at a studio in Clinton, Miss.
Health Care
US Drop in Vaccine Demand Has Some Places Turning Down Doses
As the supply of coronavirus vaccine doses in the U.S. outpaces demand, some places around the country are finding there's such little interest in the shots, they need to turn …
Politics
Hinds County Announces Rental Assistance Program
Residents of Hinds County experienced financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic can now benefit from $7 million in federal rental aid, the Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday, April 20.
Education
JSU Legislative Session Funding, MSU Sorority House Dedication and Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship Winner
Jackson State University received $500,000 during the recent Mississippi legislative session toward the preplanning for construction, furnishing and equipping a new dining facility.
Person of the Day
Landon Sims
In game one with the Bulldogs clinging to a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning. MSU brought in right handed pitcher Landon Sims. He didn’t have much …
