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Health Care
Mississippi Receiving $29.7M from CDC for Vaccinations
Mississippi is receiving about $29.7 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support coronavirus vaccination efforts.
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Crime
Mississippi and Secret Service Work on Cybercrime Task Force
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Tuesday that her office has established a partnership with the U.S. Secret Service and in-state law enforcement agencies to investigate financial crimes that occur …
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Person of the Day
Peter Friedrich
Millsaps associate theatre professor Peter Friedrich recently received the Seeking Solutions to Global Challenges Award from the Fulbright Program.
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Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson: Healthcare 2021 Finalist Ballot
The finalist ballot for Best of Jackson: Healthcare 2021 will remain open until Sunday, April 18. Each person may submit one ballot and choose their favorites from up to 15 …
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Health Care
Health Department: Over Half a Million People Fully Vaccinated
The state of Mississippi has now administered 1.32 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine to residents, according to the state health department.
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Biz Roundup
Kingston Frazier Memorial Splash Pad, Van's Pizza and Beer Deal, Jackson Summer Program
The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Kingston Frazier Memorial Splash Pad, a miniature water park for children in …
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Col. John B. Carter
Col. John B. Carter will be inducted as the next Commander of the Mississippi State Guard on April 24 at a ceremony at Camp Shelby.
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City & County
‘Figure Pulled Out of the Sky’: Mayor Swipes at Council for Approving $500,000 for Deputies
Putting $500,000 into the hands of the Hinds County Sheriff's Department to put deputies in the capital city is "fiscally irresponsible," Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba told the Jackson Free Press …
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Analysis: Mississippi Capitol Actions Have Real-Life Impact
The first bill legislators passed and the governor signed this year has had an easy-to-see impact. House Bill 1 put the design of the new magnolia-themed state flag into law.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Health Equity is looking for organizations to …
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Health Care
Health Officials Seeking Help Vaccinating Hispanic, Black and Vietnamese Residents
The Mississippi State Department of Health Office of Health Equity is looking for organizations to host coronavirus vaccination events for Hispanic, Black and Vietnamese residents, as well as people who …
