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State
Mississippi: 2% of COVID Vaccines Go to Out-of-State People
About 2% of the COVID-19 vaccinations given so far in Mississippi have gone to people with out-of-state addresses, state health officials said Monday.
National
New Boost for Minority Businesses in Underserved Communities
Small minority-owned businesses have often struggled to gain access to capital and other tools to grow, a challenge made more daunting by the economic upheaval of the coronavirus pandemic. But …
Biz Roundup
Virtual Ignite the Night, New Museum of Art Exhibit and Boychoir Virtual Valentines
The Mississippi Children's Museum recently announced that it will hold its annual fundraiser event, Ignite the Night, virtually for 2021.
City & County
Caught in Water-Billing Hell: Jackson Citizens Seek Justice for Enormous Bills
Barbara Tadley wants the water to her hotel turned back on for her to start receiving guests again after shutting down in June 2020.
Politics
Analysis: Capitol Action Could Affect Wallets and Leisure
Mississippi legislators are making decisions that could affect people's wallets and change some of their leisure activities.
City & County
Violence Experts: Mayor's Youth Curfew Order May Prove Counterproductive
Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba imposed a five-day curfew order for those under age 18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. due to rising crime in the capital city.
City & County
Azia's Picks 2-5-21
I challenge us all to take our learning and including Black history to a deeper level this year. Do some private research into the rich history of Mississippi and maybe …
Politics
Mississippi Looks to Create Loan Repayment for Teachers
Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers.
Politics
Lawmakers Debate Multiple Felony Expungement for Nonviolent Offenders
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give nonviolent offenders a chance to get more felony convictions wiped from their record.
Politics
Mississippi Senate Passes 'Revenge Porn' Bill, Moves to House
Mississippi could join most other states in punishing people for “revenge porn.”
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2021
We here at the Jackson Free Press like to keep our focus on local: local people, local business, local food—you get the idea. There's nothing to us more local than …
City & County
City Leaders Call Out State for Leaving Out Jackson in Initial COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Jackson City Council is kicking against the State of Mississippi for what it is calling neglectful COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the majority-Black capital city.
Education
MSU Virtual Greenhouse and Endowed Fellowship, USM Feeding Local Veterans
Mississippi State University recently launched a 3D virtual-reality greenhouse project as part of its Future Growers Technology Initiative.
Politics
Rule Prevents Video of 'Gotcha' Moments in Mississippi House
Mississippi House members adopted a new rule Wednesday that bans people from taking videos of lawmakers on the House floor to capture what one leader called “gotcha” moments.
Politics
Mississippi Board Sets Timeline to Start Medical Marijuana
Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July 1 deadline, members of the state Board of Health said Wednesday. But they cautioned that …
Politics
Mississippi Governor Extends Mask Mandate for Most of State
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is extending an order that requires people to wear masks in public places in most parts of the state, to guard against spread of the coronavirus.
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2021: Food and Drink
There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2021: Urban Living
There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2021: Nightlife and Music
There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2021: Community and Culture
There's nothing to us more local than Best of Jackson. We're officially in our 19th annual award season. Here is who you voted as the best local people, places, food …
