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Howard Dean jumps to a 21-point lead in N.H.
Building on his incredible momentum, presidential candidate Howard Dean jumped to a 21-point lead over Kerry in New Hampshire, drawing a wide range of support, from liberal to moderate, men …
Dealing With It
Being a paraplegic hasn't stopped Chris Waddell from competing. In 1988, Waddell was a rising star on the ski slopes. Then, a skiing accident changed his life, leaving him paralyzed …
Weekend Events
If you didn't get tickets to the now sold-out Kid Rock concert at the Mississippi Coliseum tonight, don't worry; you still have plenty of options for entertainment in Jackson. The …
Rise Up with Fists
Jenny Lewis, former lead singer of Rilo Kiley, has been one of the best-kept secrets in folk rock for years. Now armed with the retro backing vocals of the Watson …
City & County
Jackson Boil Water Lifted But Causes Remain
Jackson officials finally lifted the month-long, city-wide boil-water notice yesterday afternoon, marking an end to the most predominant symptom yet of Jackson’s aging and vulnerable infrastructure.
City & County
Southwest Airlines To Resume Flights in Mississippi on June 6, Masks Required
Construction is underway at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in preparation for Southwest Airlines’ return to Mississippi on Sunday, June 6.
City & County
Schools, Libraries Close As Mayor Declares Weather Emergency
In the midst of severe weather threatening Mississippi and the larger South, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba issued a proclamation of a local weather emergency this morning closing vulnerable locations …
City & County
The Record Store Guide
The vinyl record never went away; last year, vinyl outsold CDs.
coronavirus
MSDH Releases Delayed Long Term Care Facility COVID-19 Data
After weeks of refusing, Mississippi State Department of Health last night released the names and counties of long-term care facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks.
Education
UMMC/Kyruus Partnership, Millsaps NCAA Swim Program and USM Genetic Editing Forum
The University of Mississippi Medical Center recently announced it will be integrating a new provider-search system from health-focused internet technology company, Kyruus.
City & County
Mayor Lumumba Backs 'Dreamers,' Calls on Trump to Preserve DACA
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is calling on President Donald Trump to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, known as DACA. Lumumba signed the "We Are With Dreamers" letter …
Business
Zoo Finances Under Examination During Management Search
The Jackson City Council voted to hire a team of certified public accountants to perform a "forensic audit" to assess the financial status of the Jackson Zoo.
Health Care
MSDH Touts ‘MyIR’ For COVID-19 Vaccine Records
As a growing number of restaurants and businesses in cities around the country require proof of vaccination, Mississippi’s health leadership recently took the opportunity to promote the state’s digital vaccine …
Cajun Adventure
If you decide to hit the road for Father's Day this year, head south to the Crescent City. It's not all bars and French Quarter. New Orleans is one of …
Working in Groups
My problem is a simple one that may be familiar: In the nonprofit I'm part of, too much "group stuff" happens in long email exchanges. Like a lot of volunteer …
WaPo: Who ‘Wins' With The Debt Ceiling Deal?
Some say the debt deal announced this weekend helps Obama claim centrist cred and position him for re-election:
City & County
Azia’s Picks 7-24-20
Good afternoon, fellow Jacksonians! Despite the heavy losses many of us have had to endure this past week, we are still here to live and love again. For that I …
Education
Education Department Adopts Crucial Reform for Disabled Borrowers
The Education Department enacted a crucial reform on behalf of borrowers who become disabled, issuing new rules earlier this month that make it easier for these borrowers to get their …
City & County
OPINION: Citizens Key in Fight for Security, Stability
Jackson has a youth-violence problem that has been unusually persistent for decades. In recent years, the problem has been well-evaluated.
