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City & County
Azia’s Picks 3-26-21
What’s on your to-do list for this upcoming weekend leading into next week? If you need a good starting place before making plans, check out my picks to see if …
Health Care
City to Transport 400 Seniors for Vaccination at Medical Mall in April
Four hundred seniors will get COVID-19 vaccines at the Jackson Medical Mall on a yet-to-be-announced day in April, City of Jackson Constituent Services Manager Keyshia Sanders told the Jackson Free …
Health Care
Health Centers Receive $77.5 Million to Care for Underserved
Twenty community health centers in Mississippi will receive around $77.5 million in April to support COVID-19 vaccination and other services for vulnerable populations, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Politics
Law Will Allow New Mississippi Residents to Keep Licenses
A new law signed Thursday by Gov. Tate Reeves will allow people who move to Mississippi from out-of-state to maintain their professional licenses.
Education
JSU Amerigroup Scholarship, USM Last Mile Education Fund and MSU Bingocize
Amerigroup, a Medicaid-managed care company that promotes healthier communities, recently donated $75,000 to Jackson State University for scholarships for students with health-related majors.
Health Care
Mississippi Rewrites 'Confusing' COVID-19 Scheduling Script
The Mississippi Health Department is rewriting a “confusing” script that employees and contractors read to people scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments by phone.
Politics
Mississippi to Increase Lowest Welfare Payments in the US
Mississippi will increase the lowest monthly welfare payments in the nation under a bill signed into law Wednesday by the state's Republican governor.
City & County
After 'Very Trying Year,' Jackson Opens Parks, Gymnasiums
The public can now access city parks, gymnasiums and community centers one year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Politics
Mississippi Senate: Take Time to Study State Tax Structure
The Mississippi Senate is again resisting House efforts to make big, quick changes to the state tax structure.
Person of the Day
Jaquan Powell
Jaquan Powell, a political science major at Jackson State University, recently got the chance to take part in a five-day leadership institute that the Thurgood Marshall College Fund hosted, which …
City & County
Jackson's Water Problem Affects Business Development, City Official Says
Planning and Development Director Jordan Hillman explained the business impact of the capital city's water problems in a virtual forum that the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership hosted on March 19.
Biz Roundup
Broad Street Easter Baskets, Operation Shoestring Water Donation and Children's Museum National Honor
Broad Street Baking Company recently released two sets of new Easter basket sets for children, in addition to its two "Boozy Brunch Baskets" for adults.
National
The US Civil Rights Trail from SC to Mississippi and More
From the port where enslaved Africans entered America to the home where Medgar Evers was murdered, a new guidebook helps readers explore for themselves the history, the landmarks and the …
City & County
Azia’s Picks 3-19-21
If you’re needing some insight on a few of my favorite things to do in the tri-city area this weekend, go ahead and read below for my picks. Stay safe …
City & County
City Announces Precinct Changes in 5 Wards for Jackson Primary in 3 Weeks
With three weeks to the municipal primary election, the City of Jackson announced precincts changes in five of the seven wards and have informed those affected by the changes
Education
Mississippi Teacher Pay Raise Plan Headed to Governor
Mississippi legislators have agreed on a teacher pay raise plan, and it will head to Gov. Tate Reeves, who said earlier this year that he would sign any teacher pay …
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.
Education
JSU Masking Initiative, MSU Student Pandemic Support and MSU Humanities Council Awards
Jackson State University recently launched an incentive program called "Thank You for Masking Up" that will give students the chance to win gift cards ranging from $25 to $100 each …
City & County
Manager: Staff Shortage, Contractors’ Practices Affect City’s Solid Waste Management
In this Feb. 16 interview, Solid Waste Division Manager Lakesha Weathers discusses the crisis of illegal dumping in the city, who is responsible for it, and how she plans to …
City & County
Planning Director: Casa Grande Demolition On Hold
Casa Grande Apartments on 3603 Terry Road in Jackson may not be demolished as soon as expected, if at all, as an unnamed interested party reached out to the Department …
