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Cora Norman, Mississippi Humanities Council’s first director, passed away on Jan. 23. She worked to …

• January 25, 2021

Cora Norman

Former Mississippi Humanities Council director Cora Norman, who worked to promote the state's diversity soon after court-ordered school integration in the early 1970s, has died. She was 94.

Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi won a 2018 special election and a 2020 …

• January 25, 2021

Analysis: Transition Turmoil Splits Mississippi Delegation

Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi won a 2018 special election and a 2020 regular election by making a single overarching promise—to support President Donald Trump.

Azia’s Picks 1-22-21

If you’re undecided like me about what to do this weekend, check out my picks. Whatever you decide, do it safely, responsibly and joyously!

A Madison drive-through worker helps guide people through the vaccination process. The site is one …

• January 22, 2021

Legislature Struggles With COVID-19 Outbreak, Jackson Drive-Through Finally Opens

The Mississippi Legislature is grappling with yet another outbreak among its members, only a few short weeks into the 2021 session. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced on Thursday that two …

Douglas Carswell, a leader of the Brexit movement and newly appointed government trade adviser in …

• January 22, 2021

Brexit Leader to Head Mississippi Public Policy Center

Douglas Carswell, a leader of the Brexit movement and newly appointed government trade adviser in the United Kingdom, is now the head of a conservative think tank in the American …

“This year’s statewide assessments will provide valuable information about the impact of COVID-19 on learning …

• January 22, 2021

Mississippi Eases Some Education Mandates Amid Pandemic

Because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Mississippi third graders and high school students will still take state-mandated exams this semester but will not be penalized for poor performance.

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba again signed an executive order extending the closure of city hall …

• January 21, 2021

Mayor Lumumba Extends Executive Order Closing City Hall, Non-Essential Offices

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba again signed an executive order extending the closure of city hall and non-essential city offices to the public through February 12.

Photo by Rick Scuteri via AP

• January 21, 2021

Sarah Thomas

This week the NFL announced the seven-person crew that will work the field on Sunday, Feb. 7, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Mississippi native Sarah Thomas will be …

Millsaps College is partnering with the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, the Mississippi Book Festival …

• January 21, 2021

Millsaps Race in America Conference, USM STEM on Demand Program and Crafted Identities Exhibit at MSU

Millsaps College is partnering with the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, the Mississippi Book Festival and Lemuria Books to host "Race in America," a live conversation between journalists Jelani Cobb …

Chief Administrative Officer Robert Blaine called the Jackson Public School District's agreement with the City …

• January 21, 2021

Bridging Digital Divide for JPS Students Goal of Collaboration with City of Jackson

Students in Jackson Public Schools may start having access to free internet access as early as February, Chief Administrative Officer Robert Blaine told the city council Tuesday.

Jackson’s mayor says the city will not tolerate drag racing and other types of reckless …

• January 21, 2021