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Texas Judge Halts Federal Transgender Health Protections
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday ordered a halt to another Obama administration effort to strengthen transgender rights, this time over health rules that social conservatives say could force …
Forbidding Family Photos
Following a statute passed in 2012, the Mississippi Department of Corrections has instituted major changes to its visitation policies, including a rule banning inmates and families from taking photographs on …
City & County
Hendrix Emphasizes Infrastructure, Legislation for City
It is time to leverage Jackson's 1-percent sales-tax allocation to draw in funds to address the city's infrastructure, Council President Tyrone Hendrix of Ward 6 said this morning. In fact, …
Person of the Day
Hal Mumme
The Hal Mumme era at Belhaven University ended Nov. 28 when the head coach left to pursue coaching opportunities at higher levels of football.
City & County
New Interim Police Chief Anthony Moore ‘Familiar’ with National Trends
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba appointed Anthony Moore as the interim chief of the Jackson Police Department today. Moore fills former Chief of Police Lee Vance's spot, as he retired suddenly …
City & County
JPS Still Closed, But Many of City's 'Peanut Brittle' Pipes Repaired
While Jackson has suffered a staggering 116 water-main breaks in the last week, Director of Public Works Bob Miller is assuring citizens that the number of new breaks has fallen …
Food
Fermenting in Tradition
After mingling over goodies such as sauerkraut, mustard and kimchi, and a sampling of sake (Japanese rice wine), we began a sake and wine fermentation workshop at Sweet & Sauer's …
Food
A Super Bowl for the Super Hungry
Here are just a few places in the capital city where you can grab a bite to eat, a beer to drink and a good seat for Super Bowl LII …
Person of the Day
Korey Robertson
Greenwood, Miss., native Korey Robertson is the lone player selected from the University of Southern Mississippi in the draft and free agency.
National
Attorney General Suit: Weinstein Co. Failed to Protect Women
New York's attorney general is accusing Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein of "repeatedly and persistently" sexually harassing female employees at his film company, according to a lawsuit filed on Sunday …
Civil Rights
OPINION: Not a Heritage to Celebrate
The "Anglo-American law enforcement heritage" is one of violence, racism and exploitation. This is a heritage to be scorned, a dark mark to be expunged. This is not, contrary to …
National
US Companies Distance Themselves from NRA as Pressure Mounts
U.S. companies are taking a closer look at investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry and its public face, the National Rifle Association, after the latest school …
LGBT
Gay Pride Parade Organizers Sue Mississippi City Over Denial
Two women sued a Mississippi college town Monday over its denial of a permit for a gay pride parade, saying the city had denied their constitutional rights to free expression …
Politics
Mississippi Lawmakers: Schools Could Let Teachers Carry Guns
Some Mississippi lawmakers want to give schools the options of arming teachers in an effort to prevent future school shootings.
Business
Auditor Says Failed Solar Plant Owes Mississippi $93 Million
Mississippi's state auditor is formally demanding that a failed solar panel maker pay nearly $93 million that he says is owed to state and local governments, a prelude to a …
Cover
JXN MS Mobile Meals Dispatch
The Jackson COVID-19 Community Food and Aid Coalition is a collaboration of local groups that formed a food dispatch and delivery service to support the most vulnerable residents in Jackson, …
State
Governor Tate Reeves Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Homeowners and First Responders
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced further efforts to support homeowners and first responders who are being stretched thin during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Person of the Day
Chris Hyche
Sitting at home, current Harlem Globetrotter Chris Hyche is socially distancing himself as he waits for the coronavirus to pass so that he may resume his basketball career. The only …
Person of the Day
Valerie Linn
Valerie Linn, executive director of Magnolia Speech School in Jackson, has held her current position since August 2014.
coronavirus
Analysis: Reeves Tries to Balance Concerns of Health, Jobs
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is having to balance his libertarian-leaning instincts with public health concerns during the coronavirus pandemic.
