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Jackson’s Water Crisis Lingers into March

Robert Sulton has lived in south Jackson since 2007, when he and his wife built their home just north of Byram. They had experienced power outages and boil-water notices before, …

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• March 3, 2021

Delbert Hosemann (pictured) could lead on helping Jackson, Todd Stauffer says. Photo courtesy Delbert Hosemann

• March 3, 2021

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Jackson’s Water Crisis, What Would Ditto Do?

While Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann often presents himself, rightly, as the Mississippi GOP's adult in the room, his reaction to Jackson's water woes this week leaves a bad taste.

Photo courtesy Jessica Nelson

• March 3, 2021

Jessica Nelson

After a stint at Texas A&M, Jessica Nelson decided she wanted a challenge, so she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Governor Tate Reeves Releases New Executive Order

Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549. This order will go into effect at 5 p.m. on March 3rd and stay in effect until March 31.

Vaccination Day is scheduled to give access to Jackson residents who may not otherwise be …

• March 2, 2021

Vaccination Day Rescheduled for March 6, Water Distribution Continues

As Jackson grapples with the lingering effects of last month’s winter storm, city officials have rescheduled Vaccination Day for March 6 at the Jackson Convention Complex.

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Monday that the state Senate will thoroughly examine a …

• March 2, 2021

Hosemann: Mississippi Senate Will Analyze House Tax Plan

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Monday that the state Senate will thoroughly examine a House bill that proposes several significant changes in state tax rates.

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• March 1, 2021

American Public Health Association Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin explained to journalists on Friday how …

• March 1, 2021

Moderna, Pfizer Vaccines Don't Change DNA, Expert Says

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will not change recipients' DNA, American Public Health Association Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin explained to journalists during the virtual National Press Association Statehouse Fellowship …

The Outlets of Mississippi recently opened a new attraction called "Break iT," which is a …

• March 1, 2021

Break iT at the Outlets, Bravo! Coquerel Wine Dinner and Mangia Bene Limited Hours

The Outlets of Mississippi recently opened a new attraction called "Break iT," which is a "Smash Room" where customers can physically smash items with baseball bats, golf clubs, hammers and …

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• March 1, 2021

George Roberts

World War II veteran George Roberts was turning 100 on Monday. His family hosted a drive-by celebration in Gulfport for Roberts, who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Well …

Water for flushing toilets was being distributed at seven sites in Mississippi’s capital city—more than …

• March 1, 2021