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The First Lady is on a tour across the south, along with other members of …

• June 22, 2021

First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Jackson, Promote Vaccine Outreach

First Lady Jill Biden is on a tour across the south, along with other members of President Joe Biden’s administration, to promote vaccine awareness and outreach.

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• June 22, 2021

Megan James

Millsaps College recently named Megan James, who has served as alumni engagement associate at the University of Mississippi Medical Center since 2016, as its new dean of students. James assumed …

Jackson Public Works Director Charles Williams said he anticipates that work will continue for several …

• June 22, 2021

Water Problems Continue for About 2,000 Jackson Residents

About 2,000 water customers in Jackson are still advised to boil their water amid ongoing repairs to the city’s water systems.

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• June 21, 2021

Carlton Brown, a Jackson-born resident of Houston, Texas, plans to open a new restaurant in …

• June 21, 2021

Hattie's Chicken and Waffles, Fondren Live and Lap of Love

Carlton Brown, a Jackson-born resident of Houston, Texas, plans to open a new restaurant in south Jackson called Hattie’s Chicken and Waffles, LLC by July 23.

Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Sen. Angela Turner Ford, D-West Point, said on June 19 …

• June 21, 2021

State Senator Slams Voter Suppression Efforts at Black Voters Matter Rally in Jackson

Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Sen. Angela Turner Ford, D-West Point, said on July 19 that attempts to purge voter rolls in Mississippi risk disenfranchising many people.

Several new laws take effect July 1 in Mississippi, including one that will allow home …

• June 21, 2021

Analysis: New Laws Affect Alcohol, Elections and Autopsies

Several new laws take effect July 1 in Mississippi, including one that will allow home delivery of liquor, wine or beer from local stores.

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• June 18, 2021

Veronica Cohen

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recently selected Veronica Cohen, vice president of Institutional Advancement and External Affairs at Jackson State University, as a member of the 2021 …

Mississippi State University is currently hosting its Advanced STEM Summer Preparatory Program. Nearly 100 Mississippi …

• June 18, 2021

MSU Advanced STEM Summer Preparatory Program, Bulldog Bash and JSU Literacy Grant

Mississippi State University is currently hosting its Advanced STEM Summer Preparatory Program. Nearly 100 Mississippi high school students from 13 rural districts are taking part in the program, which is …

Weekend Picks 6/18/21

Whether you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine, or you prefer air-conditioned activities, you should be able to find something you’ll like on our events calendar. Get out …

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• June 17, 2021

MSU Reaches the College World Series

Mississippi State University didn’t have the best postseason start, as the Bulldogs were bounced quickly out of the Southeastern Conference tournament. MSU ended up being routed by the University of …