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Politics
‘People Who Didn’t Have to Die’: 79 COVID-19 Deaths In One Day
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs began today’s COVID-19 press briefing with a quiet reading of nameless Mississippians. “84 year old, white male. 76 year old, white female, 67 year …
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Education
US Public School Enrollment Dips as Virus Disrupts Education
An analysis of data from 33 states obtained by Chalkbeat and The Associated Press shows that public K-12 enrollment this fall has dropped across those states by more than 500,000 …
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Person of the Day
Jane Halbert Jones
Jane Halbert Jones’ love for travel began at a young age. Spending two semesters abroad while a student at Mississippi College allowed her to spend a significant amount of time …
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Politics
Political Group Attacks Columbus City Leaders with Now-Removed Billboard
A new political group is aiming harsh criticism at the leaders of a northeast Mississippi city, but city leaders say the criticism is rooted in a personal dispute that the …
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coronavirus
Mississippi Churches Face Difficult Decisions at Christmas
It always feels special for Pastor Jay Richardson when his congregation at Highland Colony Baptist Church gathers during the holidays—but this year, that's even more true because of time they've …
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Education
William Winter, Mississippi's 'Education Governor' Has Died at 97
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, a Democrat who pushed to strengthen public education and improve race relations, has died. He was 97.
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Events
Azia’s Picks 12-18-20
We made it to another beautiful Friday in the Capital City, fellow Jacksonians! Is it just me, or does it seem that the closer we get to Christmas the faster …
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Economy
Mississippi Supreme Court Sides with Gov. Tate Reeves on Partial Veto
“Our Constitution and case law are clear that the power exercised by the Governor was granted to the Governor’s office by the people of Mississippi,” the Supreme Court's ruling reads. …
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Education
Singing Christmas Tree Videos, MSU ASLA Award, JSU Angel Tree and Tougaloo Donation
Belhaven University has selected and compiled video performances of its Singing Christmas Tree event going back a decade and photographs from as far back as the 1940s to honor its …
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Person of the Day
Jaron Pierre Jr.
Freshman guard Jaron Pierre Jr. was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week for his play against Tulane University and the University of South Alabama. He averaged 18 points and …
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State
Two Schools Named After Confederate Leaders to Get New Names
Two Mississippi elementary schools named for Confederate leaders will get new names, officials said. Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Jackson will be renamed Shirley Elementary School after doctors Aaron …
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Politics
‘Not Field of Dreams’: Lt. Gov. Hosemann Skeptical of Governor’s Income Tax Plans
The centerpiece of Gov. Tate Reeves’ budget proposal is a phase-out of income tax in Mississippi by 2030. But Lt. Gov. Hosemann, who leads the Senate, is far from convinced.
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Person of the Day
Rachel James-Terry
Jackson State University named Rachel James-Terry as associate director of public relations in University Communications and Marketing on Oct. 16. She previously served as public relations writer and editor for …
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National
Mississippi Casts Its 6 Electoral Votes for President Trump
Mississippi on Monday cast all six of its Electoral College votes for Republican President Donald Trump.
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Politics
Confederate Monument Remains After Tie Vote on Moving It
A Confederate monument will remain outside a Mississippi courthouse after a majority-white board of supervisors deadlocked on a proposal to move it.
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Politics
Analysis: Lawsuit Threatens Mississippi Medical Marijuana
A court fight threatens to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program before the program even gets started.
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City & County
Azia’s Picks 12-11-20
My motto is work hard, play hard so go ahead, do the right thing and finish off this FriYAY strong. We got frolicking, chilling and responsible socializing to do! Check …
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State
Coastal County to Vote on Confederate Monument Future
A coastal Mississippi county will vote Monday on what to do with a Confederate monument that has been standing in front of the county courthouse since 1911 and has become …
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Rickea Jackson
Sophomore forward Rickea Jackson entered this season being named First-Team All-SEC by both the coaches and media. Jackson was added to the 2021 Cheryl Miller Award list as she looks …
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Education
MSU Black Legislators Exhibit, META Teletherapy and STEM Grant at JSU
DeeDee Baldwin, an assistant professor with Mississippi State University's MSU Libraries, recently launched a new digital exhibit showcasing the first African American men to serve on Mississippi’s state legislature during …
