Jackson Free Press

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• January 27, 2021

Tim Turner

Tim Turner, principal investigator and chair of the Department of Biology at Jackson State University, is currently managing a new program called the JSU Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience, which aims …

In his “State of the State” address, Gov. Tate Reeves extolled Missippian’s industriousness and perseverance …

• January 27, 2021

‘State of the State’ Reflects on Pandemic, Proposes Elimination of Income Tax

“Our state is unconquerable,” Gov. Tate Reeves’ 2021 State of the State address began. Reeves congratulated Mississippians on their resilience and camaraderie in weathering COVID-19 in the past year. “We …

Mississippi is expecting to receive around 37,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine this week from the …

• January 27, 2021

Health Dept: Weekly Vaccine Allocation Remains Consistent

Mississippi is expecting to receive around 37,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine this week from the federal government, the same allocation the state has received for the last several weeks, state …

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• January 26, 2021

Azha Tattoos

Azha Sanders has worked as a licensed tattoo artist for 11 years and currently works at Forged True Tattoo in Brookhaven.

A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, …

• January 26, 2021

Mississippi Considers Allowing Home Delivery of Alcohol

A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, wine and hard liquor.

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• January 26, 2021

John David Baker

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has hired John David Baker as passing game coordinator and tight ends coach.

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba will face off with Kenneth Wilson and Palvise Patterson for the …

• January 26, 2021

So Far, Six Candidates Running for Jackson Mayor, 12 For City Council Seats

Ten days out from the deadline to qualify for city elections, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba is standing for primary election against two Democratic Party contenders, Kenneth Wilson and Palvise Patterson.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is preparing to give his annual State of the State address. …

• January 26, 2021

Mississippi Governor Gives State of the State Speech Tuesday

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is preparing to give his annual State of the State address.

Rep. Earle S. Banks, D-Jackson, is asking for a paid minimum wage for incarcerated workers …

• January 25, 2021

Legislators Push for More Felony Expungements, Prison Labor Minimum Wage

Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, is asking the Legislature to add several felonies to the list of possible expungements from an inmate's permanent record five years after the offender’s sentence was …

In preparation for Valentine's Day, The Fresh Market in Ridgeland is offering restaurant-style meals with …

• January 25, 2021

Fresh Market Valentine's Meals, Mississippi Coding Academies and Madison Primary Care Center

In preparation for Valentine's Day, The Fresh Market in Ridgeland is offering restaurant-style meals with heart-shaped entrees and desserts that couples can enjoy at home this year.