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Health Care
An Eye on Equity: Clinic for Uninsured Offering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine on Saturdays in April
Jackson Free Clinic is offering a COVID-19 vaccination to anyone interested for the three remaining Saturdays in April—10th, 17th, and 24th.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 4-9-21
What you got up for this weekend? If you’re still wondering, take some time to read through my upcoming picks. Looks like it's going to be a wet weekend, so …
Politics
‘This Is Not an Entitlement Program’: Ballot Initiative Seeks to Expand Medicaid Coverage
Hundreds of thousands of Mississippians could receive expanded Medicaid coverage from the newly created Ballot Initiative 76, which would expand Medicaid coverage to those under 138% of the federal poverty …
Person of the Day
Brian Regan, “On The Rocks” and Sharing Joy Through Comedy During a Pandemic
Brian Regan, a Florida-native stand-up comedian who specializes in observational and self-deprecating humor drawn from everyday life experiences, is coming to Mississippi to put on a show at the Brandon …
Education
JSU Truth Initiative Partnership, USM Virtual MLK Prayer Breakfast and MSU Virtual Twelfth Night Performances
Jackson State University is one of 10 HBCUs partnering with Truth Initiative as part of a national movement to address smoking, vaping and nicotine use at college campuses nationwide.
City & County
Lumumba Wins Mayoral Primary, Two Ward Seats Head to Run-Off on April 27
With 13,735 votes for Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba in the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, he won the Democratic nomination and heads to the June 8 general election to face …
Health Care
Mississippi Receiving $29.7M from CDC for Vaccinations
Mississippi is receiving about $29.7 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support coronavirus vaccination efforts.
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson: Healthcare 2021 Finalist Ballot
The finalist ballot for Best of Jackson: Healthcare 2021 will remain open until Sunday, April 18. Each person may submit one ballot and choose their favorites from up to 15 …
Health Care
Health Department: Over Half a Million People Fully Vaccinated
The state of Mississippi has now administered 1.32 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine to residents, according to the state health department.
Biz Roundup
Kingston Frazier Memorial Splash Pad, Van's Pizza and Beer Deal, Jackson Summer Program
The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Kingston Frazier Memorial Splash Pad, a miniature water park for children in …
City & County
‘Figure Pulled Out of the Sky’: Mayor Swipes at Council for Approving $500,000 for Deputies
Putting $500,000 into the hands of the Hinds County Sheriff's Department to put deputies in the capital city is "fiscally irresponsible," Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba told the Jackson Free Press …
City & County
Azia’s Picks Easter Edition 4-2-21
It’s Easter Weekend, so you know what that means: an extended weekend to do more of what we love with those we love. If you’re looking to see what the …
Food
2021 Easter Brunch Offerings
Jackson's local restaurants have all you could ever want when it comes to Easter brunch. Here is some of what's on offer for this year's holiday season.
Crime
Parole Reform Passes to Governor’s Desk Amid Murky Future
Accessibility to parole hearings would extend to more inmates across Mississippi’s state prison system if Gov. Tate Reeves signs legislation passed in the state Senate this week.
City & County
'We Are Beat Down’: Citing Crime and Defying Mayor, Council Clears $500,000 for More Deputies
The Jackson City Council has approved $500,000 for the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department over the objection of the mayoral administration and two council members in an agreement that no one …
Education
USM Completes Southern Station, MSU Startup Summit and JSU Museum Consortium
The University of Southern Mississippi's Southern Miss Alumni Association recently announced the completion of a multi-use entertainment venue called Southern Station in Spirit Park on the university's campus.
Fly
Smash Rooms Offer Safe Space to Let off Some Steam
Whether you find yourself having to deal with a painful breakup, a stressful job, a barrage of family hijinks, or anything in between, Break iT has the means for helping …
City & County
Jackson Park Set to Receive Keith Haring Fitness Court
The Greater Jackson Arts Council recently announced that it has partnered with the San Francisco-based National Fitness Campaign to make Jackson one of 10 locations in the United States to …
Books
A Mother’s Advice: Irma Mae Rogers on ‘Mother Wit’
Irma Mae Rogers became a mother at the age of 15, and she shares the lessons she learned along her journey (many of them the hard way) in her book …
Food
Fine and Dandy: Defining Jackson’s Food Identity
Much like Memphis' barbecue, New Orleans' creole dishes, Philidelphia's cheesesteaks and New York City's pizzas, MH Ventures hopes to help the Jackson area similarly define its food identity.
