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Azia's Picks 2-5-21

I challenge us all to take our learning and including Black history to a deeper level this year. Do some private research into the rich history of Mississippi and maybe …

Mississippi Looks to Create Loan Repayment for Teachers

Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers.

Republican Rep. Jansen Owen of Poplarville, the bill's sponsor, said Thursday that passing the legislation …

• February 5, 2021

Lawmakers Debate Multiple Felony Expungement for Nonviolent Offenders

Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give nonviolent offenders a chance to get more felony convictions wiped from their record.

Mississippi Senate Passes 'Revenge Porn' Bill, Moves to House

Mississippi could join most other states in punishing people for “revenge porn.”

Photo courtesy T'Beaux's Crawfish and Catering

• February 4, 2021

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• February 4, 2021

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• February 4, 2021

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• February 4, 2021

Photo courtesy Fenian's Pub

• February 4, 2021

Best of Jackson 2021

We here at the Jackson Free Press like to keep our focus on local: local people, local business, local food—you get the idea. There's nothing to us more local than …

City Leaders Call Out State for Leaving Out Jackson in Initial COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Jackson City Council is kicking against the State of Mississippi for what it is calling neglectful COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the majority-Black capital city.

MSU Virtual Greenhouse and Endowed Fellowship, USM Feeding Local Veterans

Mississippi State University recently launched a 3D virtual-reality greenhouse project as part of its Future Growers Technology Initiative.

Rule Prevents Video of 'Gotcha' Moments in Mississippi House

Mississippi House members adopted a new rule Wednesday that bans people from taking videos of lawmakers on the House floor to capture what one leader called “gotcha” moments.

Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July …

• February 4, 2021

Mississippi Board Sets Timeline to Start Medical Marijuana

Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July 1 deadline, members of the state Board of Health said Wednesday. But they cautioned that …

Mississippi Governor Extends Mask Mandate for Most of State

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is extending an order that requires people to wear masks in public places in most parts of the state, to guard against spread of the coronavirus.

Best of Jackson 2021: Food and Drink

There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …

Best of Jackson 2021: Urban Living

There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …

Best of Jackson 2021: Nightlife and Music

There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …