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Health Care
COVID-19 Declines Back To Winter Surge Levels
COVID-19 has entered a relative decline compared to the worst of the winter surge, says leadership from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
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Politics
Matory, Harris-Williams, and Green Running for Hinds County Sheriff
Cheryl Matory, Beverly Harris-Williams and Colendula Green are among the 13 candidates running for the Hinds County sheriff’s position in a special election on Nov. 2.
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Biz Roundup
Mississippi ToyCon 2021, New Stage Theatre and Southern Unity Project Pet Parade
Neal Bumpus, who organized the inaugural Mississippi ToyCon in 2020, is partnering with Nerdvana Comics, Games & Collectibles to bring the event back in a new location for 2021.
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City & County
Due to Garbage Contract Dispute, Environmental Crisis Looms in the City of Jackson
The Jackson City Council recently reversed the declaration of emergency that Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba declared on Friday, Sept. 17, after pushing for a different vendor due to claims of …
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State
COVID-19 Bumps Food Benefits for Some Mississippi Families
Some Mississippi households currently getting supplemental food benefits will be eligible for additional funds next month because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Education
MSU Diversity Award, WJSU CPB Grant and USM STEMed Speaker Series
Mississippi State University recently became a 2021 recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which recognizes universities for a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Education
As Rankin County Schools Ditch Mask Mandates, Jackson Requires Vaccines for Teachers
As Jackson Public Schools become one of the first in the state to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for employees, students in the nearby suburban Rankin County School District …
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City & County
Weekend Picks 9-24-2021
The weekend awaits, and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful one—complete with cooler temps that make you want to get outside and celebrate autumn.
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Health Care
Pfizer Booster Shot Available For Those 65 and Older
COVID-19 booster shots are now approved for all Mississipians aged 65 and older, as well as for those immunocompromised or otherwise at-risk of severe infection.
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Person of the Day
Muralist Aspires to Promote Peace and Spark Reform through Art
For many years, Kyle Holbrook masked his pain and loss in his art, using it as a distraction. However in 2002, he realized that he could channel that energy in …
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City & County
(UPDATED) Jackson City Council Rescinds Mayor's Emergency Order, Nixes Garbage Disposal Contract
A war of words has continued between Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and Waste Management over a new garbage disposal contract.
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Business
Rethreads Grand Opening Photo Tour
Rethreads (242 US-51, Ridgeland), a consignment retailer that sells curated clothes and accessories from vendors across the state, held its grand opening on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The business resides inside …
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Person of the Day
Lorenzo Neal
Dr. Lorenzo Neal, pastor of New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jackson since 2011, has spent the past five years advocating against gun violence as part of the nonprofit …
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City & County
With Most Jacksonians Unvaccinated, Mayor Pushes Worker Shot Cut-off to Oct. 15
Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba extended the deadline for city workers to get vaccinated, or be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 tests. Once the deadline of Oct. 15, 2021, passes, …
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Person of the Day
Parys Haralson
On Sept. 13, the New Orleans Saints announced the death of Flora native and former NFL linebacker Parys Haralson. The former All-American, as a senior at Madison Central High School, …
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Biz Roundup
Un(re)solved at Two Mississippi Museums, TECH JXN and Simply Salad
The Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson opened a new traveling augmented-reality exhibit from PBS Frontline called Un(re)solved on Saturday, Aug. 28.
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City & County
Mayor Declares State of Emergency As Waste Disposal Negotiations Hit Snag
Getting a garbage-collection contract for the City of Jackson is coming down to the wire after Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba declared a state of emergency on Friday, Sept. 17, saying …
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Health Care
Pediatric Diabetes Surge in Mississippi: Doctors Concerned COVID-19 Is To Blame
With each passing month of the pandemic, Dr. Jessica Lilley has grown increasingly concerned that COVID-19 is linked to a massive increase in new diagnoses of pediatric diabetes throughout Mississippi.
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State
Mississippi Develops Website for Reporting Human Trafficking
The state of Mississippi has developed a website for people to report suspected cases of human trafficking and find help for victims.
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City & County
Weekend Picks 9/17/2021
It’s the weekend again, and there’s lots going on in the capital city to keep you entertained. You can stretch your legs in a 5k race, or your mind at …
