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Person of the Day
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.
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Biz Roundup
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 …
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City & County
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.
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City & County
Azia’s Picks 3-5-21
Despite the dire circumstances, we have been creative in our ways of engaging one another and we keep finding ways to steadily enjoy what the tri-city area has to offer …
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City & County
Jackson Water Suffers More Setbacks: ‘Today Was Not a Good Day for Us’
Water pressure around Jackson suffered setbacks yesterday due to issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant. “Today was not a good day for us,” Jackson Public Works Director Charles …
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Biz Roundup
The Shopkeep Co.’s Orange Raven Welcomes New Patrons
Hallie Harris, an artist who long dreamed of opening her own store, made that dream a reality when she opened The Shopkeep Co. in downtown Jackson in October 2020.
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Books
‘Brown Money’ Introduces Black Children to Economics and Potential Careers
"Brown Money," Warn Wilson Jr.'s first children's book, is his first attempt to share information with young people about careers in STEM areas—science, technology, engineering and math.
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Art
The Beacon Spotlights Local Art and Vendor Creations, Supports Community
Longtime artists Nicole Wyatt Jenkins and her husband, Jason Jenkins, own and operate The Beacon, an art-supply store that also sells a variety of local vendor-produced goods.
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City & County
Seeking Solutions to Illegal Dumping: Education, Citation, Action
"(Illegal dumping) poses a big problem in the city of Jackson," Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks acknowledged at the Feb. 2 council meeting. "As soon as we organize cleanups to …
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City & County
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.
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Politics
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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Biz Roundup
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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City & County
Jackson Water Update: Feb. 28, 2021
Verbatim statement: We had a very good day on Friday, but today the City’s water distribution system struggled to maintain consistent pressure. Pressure levels fluctuated throughout the day reaching a …
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State
Walmart Taking Vaccine Appointments in Jackson, MSDH Releases Map of Shot Options
Partnering with the Jackson Housing Authority and low-income housing company Wishrock, Walmart is administering Pfizer vaccines free of charge at the Golden Key EnVision Center at 3450 Albermarle Road.
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City & County
City of Jackson Update for Thursday Evening
The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Thursday, February 25, 2021, related to the impacts of recent winter weather on the City and the efforts being made.
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City & County
City of Jackson Update for Wednesday Evening
The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Wednesday, February 24, 2021, related to the impacts of recent winter weather on the City and the efforts being made.
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Politics
Reeves: Vaccinations Available Monday for Teachers and First Responders
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is primed to encompass a broader range of Missisippians this March. In a Feb. 23 press briefing, Gov. Tate Reeves announced that teachers and first responders may …
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City & County
City of Jackson Update for Tuesday Evening
he City of Jackson is issuing the following updates for Tuesday, February 23, 2021, related to the impacts of recent winter weather on the City and efforts being made.
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Politics
Mississippi House Votes to Overhaul Several State Taxes
Mississippi would phase out its personal income tax over 10 years, cut its grocery tax in half over five years and increase many other taxes, under a bill that passed …
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City & County
Jackson Works Director Details Water System Breakdowns, System Failure Mitigation
As Jacksonians struggle with the aftermath of winter weather that caught the city flatfooted, Director of Works Charles Williams told the city council yesterday that it might happen again soon.
