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Jackson Lifts Boil Water Notice for Well Water Connections

The City of Jackson has officially received clearance to lift the precautionary boil water notice on its 16K well water connections. This primarily impacts residents in South Jackson and the …

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• March 10, 2021

The Mississippi House on Tuesday rejected a proposal to restructure the board that governs the …

• March 10, 2021

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.

Melinda McGrath, the leader of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, is retiring March 31. Photo …

• March 10, 2021

Mississippi Transportation Director Will Retire March 31

Melinda McGrath, the leader of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, is retiring March 31.

Jackson Public Works Director Charles Williams detailed on March 8 how a second hiccup with …

• March 9, 2021

Slow Progress as Water Crisis Continues Into 4th Week in Jackson

Jackson may not have safe, drinkable water until later this week at the earliest, while some residents still lack sufficient water pressure.

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• March 9, 2021

Felecia Nave

Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.

Policy groups are deeply divided over a proposal to phase out Mississippi's personal income tax, …

• March 9, 2021

Analysis: Advocates Split Over Mississippi Tax Cut Proposals

Policy groups are deeply divided over a proposal to phase out Mississippi's personal income tax, with some saying the change could spur economic growth and others saying it could curtail …

Dr. Thomas Dobbs, the state health officer, said during a news conference Monday that Mississippi …

• March 9, 2021

Mississippi Health Officer: Keep Masking Up to Fight Virus

Mississippi's top public health official is urging people to continue wearing masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves lifted a mask …

John Caleb Grenn

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Mississippi last year in March, one of 30-year-old John Caleb Grenn’s favorite spots—Lemuria Books—shut down.

"Betye Saar: Call and Response" features sketches and 18 assemblages and collages made from found …

• March 8, 2021

New Art Museum Exhibit, Mustard Seed Donation Drive, NAMI MS and IMMC Events

The Mississippi Museum of Art is partnering with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to host a new exhibit called "Betye Saar: Call and Response" from April 10 through …

Jackson Human and Cultural Services Deputy Director David Lewis said the expansion of the vaccination …

• March 8, 2021

Mayor: Achieving Herd Immunity Aim of Jackson’s Vaccination Day

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the next step toward herd immunity in Jackson is collaboration with churches and other credible messengers to increase the vaccination numbers.

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the next step toward herd immunity in Jackson is collaboration …

• March 8, 2021