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• February 2, 2021

Mitchell Shears

Mitchell Shears, associate vice president for Jackson State University’s Student Success and executive director of its Title III program, recently launched JSU's inaugural First-Generation College Students Celebration.

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba said community collaboration is vital to stem the spate of violence in …

• February 2, 2021

'A Perfect Storm': Mayor Lumumba Addresses Spate of Homicides

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba condemned the recent spate of killings in Jackson, which reached 128 last year, the highest recorded number in the city’s history.

Senate Constitution Committee Chairman Chris Johnson, a Republican from Hattiesburg, said the final proposal could …

• February 2, 2021

Mississippi Proposes Fixing Problem With Initiative Process

Mississippi could try to clear up a problem with its initiative process. The state constitution says people can petition to get issues on the ballot by collecting an equal number …

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced 30,000 new appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine were available …

• February 2, 2021

Gov. Reeves: 30,000 New Vaccination Appointments Available

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced 30,000 new appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine were available Tuesday.

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• February 1, 2021

Northpark is hosting a pre-Valentine's Day event called "Galentine's Day" on Saturday, Feb. 13. The …

• February 1, 2021

Galentine's Day at Northpark, Elvie's Valentine's Dinner and Live Vaccination Event

Northpark is hosting a pre-Valentine's Day event called "Galentine's Day" on Saturday, Feb. 13. The event is intended to celebrate female friendships and will feature music, a wine bar, trivia …

Rep. Debra Gibbs, D-Jackson, is sponsoring efforts to make indiscriminate shootings and doing doughnuts felonies …

• February 1, 2021

Public Shooting, Doing ‘Donuts’ Could Become Felonies with Full Jackson City Council Support

Concerns about indiscriminate shootings spurred the Jackson City Council to support House Bill 854, which proposes increased penalties against the practice. At its Jan. 27 meeting, the council voted unanimously …

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• February 1, 2021

Anthony Witherspoon

Anthony Witherspoon, the former mayor of a small Mississippi town, says he has moved to Africa to run a tourism business, and he is encouraging other Black people to also …

A lawsuit by Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler is trying to block the program by …

• February 1, 2021

Court Date Set for Medical Marijuana Initiative Dispute

The Mississippi Supreme Court has set oral arguments for a lawsuit that questions the state initiative process and seeks to block development of a medical marijuana program.

Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said he supports the bills, which are based on an …

• February 1, 2021

Analysis: Mississippi Debates Quicker Purge of Voter Rolls

Mississippi residents who skip some elections would risk being purged from voter rolls, under bills being considered at the state Capitol.

New funds from the Mississippi Lottery are helping to lower a backlog in the state's …

• February 1, 2021