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Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
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Statewide Mask Mandate Ends in Mississippi; School, Local Restrictions Continue
Gov. Tate Reeves allowed Mississippi’s statewide mask mandate to expire yesterday, replacing it with a “Safe Recovery” order that maintains some restrictions on large gatherings and still requires masks in …
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Education
Research Grants for USM and JSU, Historical Markers for The Mill at MSU
The Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi recently received a $100,000 grant from the Administration of Community Living, which will go toward creating a network of …
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coronavirus
Mississippi Legislators to Revise Some Virus Relief Spending
Mississippi lawmakers are returning to the Capitol to reconsider how the state is spending some coronavirus relief money from the federal government.
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National
Biden Endorses Democrat Espy in Mississippi US Senate Race
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is endorsing Mike Espy in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race as the former agriculture secretary again tries to unseat Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican loyal to …
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'Elizabeth Brooks Brewning' Cocktail Recipe
Betsy Breunig, a bartender at The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs, shares a specialty cocktail she …
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Betsy Breunig, a bartender at The Apothecary at Brent's Drugs, created her own signature cocktail, …
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coronavirus
Governor Reeves Issues New Comprehensive Safe Recovery Order
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his new comprehensive Safe Recovery order as a one-stop resource for Mississippians as we continue to flatten the curve on new COVID-19 cases.
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Mississippi Middle School in Quarantine After Virus Outbreak
An entire middle school in Mississippi is in quarantine after more than a dozen students tested positive for coronavirus.
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Young Influentials 2020
Time and time again, members of the under-40 group in Jackson demonstrate just how successful Mississippians can be with a little ambition, creativity and perseverance. Take a look at this …
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Five Things to Know About Mike McDonald, Freelance Writer
"I've always enjoyed writing as a hobby, whether it be short story or poetry. I also enjoy staying informed by reading local and national news."
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The Learning Tree Grows Mississippi Readers
We saw this before George Floyd: We have systemic imbalances in our society, and reading is one way to impact that," Meredith McGee says. To help combat this imbalance, a …
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coronavirus
Race for the Cure Persists, Despite Delays
On Saturday, Oct. 3, scores of Jacksonians will don their favorite pink garments and hit the sidewalks to run in the 21st annual Susan G. Komen Metro Jackson Race for …
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Food
Duck a l’Orange with Sunflower Seed Romesco
Whether you follow the recipe at home or come to Elvie's and ask for the duck special, I am confident this dish will delight.
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Local Barista Pours Positivity into Every Cup
On Friday, Sept. 25, Leigha Ellis spoke with the Jackson Free Press to discuss her experience as a barista and what Cups offers this fall season.
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Politics
OPINION: The Case for Medicinal Marijuana in Mississippi
"To my surprise, former Gov. Phil Bryant is boldly making false claims about Initiative 65, on the ballot in November to legalize medical marijuana in Mississippi if it passes. I …
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City & County
Bridging The Unemployment Gap, One Jacksonian At A Time
Jonathan Barnett is the pioneer and the only coordinator to date of Jobs for Jacksonians, the City of Jackson's program to connect the citizens with employment opportunities.
