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City & County
Azia’s Picks 7-17-20
We made it to the weekend, and I know you’re looking for ways to enjoy summer with family and friends while remaining safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. Good news: You’re …
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coronavirus
80% of Vermont Inmates at CoreCivic Private Prison in Mississippi Infected
An outbreak of the coronavirus at a private prison in Mississippi has now infected 80% of the Vermont inmates housed there and more test results are pending, the head of …
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State
Relocated Rebel Statue Causes Athlete Concerns at Ole Miss
The University of Mississippi has put up a barrier to partially obstruct a Confederate monument after football players said they didn't want to see the rebel soldier statue while they …
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Person of the Day
W.C. Gorden
On Friday, October 23, Jackson State University announced that legendary former head coach W.C. Gorden passed away. Gorden is the winningest coach in JSU football history. He was 90 years …
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Diy Guides
DIY: Pinecone Gobblers
Being creative together can leave lasting memories, and materials for this particular Thanksgiving-themed DIY are fairly cheap to procure from your favorite local arts and crafting store.
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Person of the Day
Tanya Fitts
Tanya Fitts, physician owner of Lafayette Pediatric Clinic in Oxford, Miss., became president-elect of the Mississippi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Oct. 30.
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Person of the Day
Elijah Moore
Featuring an ending that would go down in Egg Bowl lore for years to come, the 2019 Egg Bowl will always be remembered for University of Mississippi wide receiver Elijah …
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Education
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Declares Teacher Pay Raise as Priority in 2021
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Tuesday that giving teachers a pay raise will be the most important issue he pushes during the 2021 legislative session that opens next week.
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Politics
Mississippi House Rejects Plan to Restructure History Board
The Mississippi House on Tuesday rejected a proposal to restructure the board that governs the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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Person of the Day
Lt. Col. Steven Robinson
Lt. Col. Steven Robinson has served as both a professor and chairman of Military Science for Jackson State University's Department of Liberal Arts since August 2019.
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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.
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Crime
High Court Moves Away from Leniency for Minors Who Murder
After more than a decade in which the Supreme Court moved gradually toward more leniency for minors convicted of murder, the justices on Thursday moved the other way.
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Politics
Mississippi Commission Removing Mask Requirement in Casinos
The Mississippi Gaming Commission said Thursday that it will end its mask mandate for casino customers and employees as of 5 p.m. Friday.
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Abortion
Supreme Court to Weigh Rollback of Abortion Rights
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider a major rollback of abortion rights, saying it will decide whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb.
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City & County
Jackson State Providing Free Vaccines For Students, Community Members
A Jackson State University program is currently offering Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations to eligible students and Jackson residents.
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Health Care
CDC Investigating Possible Link Between Vaccines, ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Myocarditis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating whether an uptick in heart inflammation across the United States might be related to COVID-19 vaccinations, after reviewing data from the …
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Person of the Day
MSU Reaches the College World Series
Mississippi State University didn’t have the best postseason start, as the Bulldogs were bounced quickly out of the Southeastern Conference tournament. MSU ended up being routed by the University of …
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National
First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Jackson, Promote Vaccine Outreach
First Lady Jill Biden is on a tour across the south, along with other members of President Joe Biden’s administration, to promote vaccine awareness and outreach.
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The Best In Sports In 7 Days
NBA basketball, NBA draft (6:30 p.m., ESPN): America's next group of young Americans awaits a call from the Association. Major League Lacrosse, Toronto at Boston (6 p.m., ESPN2): The Nationals …
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The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Southern League baseball, Mississippi at West Carolina (6:15 p.m., Zebulon, N.C., 103.9 FM): The M-Braves, who were officially eliminated from the playoff race last week, begin their final series of …
