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Azia’s Picks 7-17-20

We made it to the weekend, and I know you’re looking for ways to enjoy summer with family and friends while remaining safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. Good news: You’re …

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• July 17, 2020

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs is warning of increasing severe COVID-19 cases in the …

• July 17, 2020

Record-Shattering New Cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, Now a Pandemic ‘Red Zone’

The July spread of COVID-19 across Mississippi is catastrophic and shows no signs of letting up, with new cases peaking as severe hospitalizations resulting from earlier spikes continue to rise.

Jackson Public School District Superintendent Errick Greene said schools will open Aug. 10 with the …

• July 17, 2020

JPS Superintendent Lays Down Rules for School Reopening Amid Pandemic

Superintendent Errick L. Greene yesterday laid out the reopening plan for the Jackson Public School District while urging those who can to opt for the virtual-only learning option as, barring …

Father Lenin Vargas, who led St. Joseph Catholic Church in Starkville (pictured), was indicted on …

• July 17, 2020

Former Mississippi Priest Indicted in Wire Fraud Case

A former priest in Mississippi has been indicted for wire fraud after federal investigators said he took more than $18,000 from parishioners for personal expenses.

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• July 16, 2020

Mississippi Teachers Unite Rally

With the fall academic season right around the corner, many Mississippians are worried about making the right choices for their children as they try to adapt and incorporate safe measures …

City of Jackson Public Works Director Robert Miller revealed his resignation on July 16, 2020, …

• July 16, 2020

Jackson Public Works Director Bob Miller Resigns; Mayor Says ‘Grateful to Him’ for Service

City of Jackson Public Works Director Robert MIller revealed his resignation yesterday in a Facebook post.

A mayor, a former state Supreme Court justice and a community college president are among …

• July 16, 2020

Leaders Choose Mostly White Commission to Help Design State Flag Without Rebel Symbol

A mayor, a former state Supreme Court justice and a community college president are among the people chosen to design a new Mississippi flag to replace one state officials recently …

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• July 16, 2020

Chris Jones

Christ Jones would have been stuck playing on the franchise tag for 16.1 million this season if he and the team couldn’t reach a long-term deal by July 15. Both …

Thirty-six freshman Mississippi State University architecture students will showcase their final first-year studio projects as …

• July 16, 2020

MSU Emmett Till Memorial Project; USM and Tougaloo Fall Opening Plans

Thirty-six freshman Mississippi State University architecture students will showcase their final first-year studio projects as part of an “Emmett Till River Site Memorial” poster exhibition at the Emmett Till Interpretive …