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Capitol Police Could Gain Extradition Power Inside Jackson Under Divisive Bill

Mississippi Capitol Police are set to gain lead jurisdiction in parts of Jackson, as well as the ability to eject those it arrests on misdemeanor charges out of Hinds County, …

Photo courtesy Sheena Johnson

• February 16, 2021

Sheena Johnson

After spending her early life in Raleigh, Miss., an hour southeast of the state’s capital, Sheena Johnson packed her bags at the age of 18 and headed for New Orleans.

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• February 16, 2021

Mississippi's airports are receiving $11.6 million from the federal government to help with revenue lost …

• February 16, 2021

More Than $11 Million in COVID Aid Awarded to Airports

Mississippi's airports are receiving $11.6 million from the federal government to help with revenue lost due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“This is about transparency,” Republican Rep. Steve Hopkins of Southaven said Feb. 4 on the …

• February 16, 2021

Mississippi Could Set Deadline for Posting Campaign Reports

Mississippi’s secretary of state could soon face a strict deadline for posting campaign finance reports, a demand the office says it is not equipped to handle without more employees to …

A coronavirus variant first identified in England has been discovered for the first time in …

• February 16, 2021

Coronavirus Variant from England Discovered in Mississippi

A coronavirus variant first identified in England has been discovered for the first time in Mississippi, state health officials said Monday.

Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic chairman of the House Homeland Security committee, accused Donald …

• February 16, 2021

Democratic Congressman Bennie Thompson Sues Trump Over Role in Capitol Riot

Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic chairman of the House Homeland Security committee, accused Donald Trump in a federal lawsuit on Tuesday of inciting the deadly insurrection at the U.S. …

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• February 16, 2021

Mayor Lumumba Further Extends Curfew Order for Jackson Youth

City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has again extended the Mayoral Curfew Order for minors under the age of 18 years initially issued on Feb. 3.

Jackson State University will close Monday, February 15, 2021, due to inclement weather.

• February 14, 2021

Weather Closures: JSU, Belhaven Cancel Classes; MSDH Closes Vaccine Sites

Jackson State University and Belhaven University have announced closures due to weather on Monday, February 15, 2021.

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba this evening issued a proclamation declaring a civil emergency for the …

• February 12, 2021

Civil Emergency for Inclement Weather in Jackson

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba this evening issued a proclamation declaring a civil emergency for the entire City of Jackson in anticipation of inclement weather over the weekend and into next …

Due to the threat of inclement winter weather conditions, all JPS schools will be all …

• February 12, 2021

JPS Winter Weather Alert for Feb. 15 and 16

Due to the threat of inclement winter weather conditions, all JPS schools will be all virtual on Monday, Feb. 15, and Tuesday, Feb. 16. There will be no in-person learning.