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coronavirus
Mississippi Legislators Could Extend Their Disrupted Session
The Republican-led Mississippi Legislature is working to extend its session that has already been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
City & County
Mayoral Curfew Order City of Jackson
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued a proclamation continuing the civil emergency initially issued on March 16 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
coronavirus
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Safe Return for Mississippi in Final Stages of Reopening Economy
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced his Safer At Home order will be ending on June 1 to be replaced by new guidance for the next stage of economic recovery for …
Health Care
Judge: Health Department Must Respond to Public Records Request
A Mississippi judge ruled Tuesday that the state Health Department must respond to a newspaper's public records request about long-term care facilities where outbreaks of the new coronavirus have occurred.
Art
Framing Like a Boss, Calby Boss
Calby Boss, owner of Calby's Fine Custom Framing in Flowood, offers specialized framing, art and photograph restoration, mirror repair and more.
Music
Empty Atlas Goes ‘Maximal’
“There will never be an end to all the blood and sweat I’ll lend to make it work,” sings former Jackson Free Press music editor Micah Smith, the leader of …
City & County
Of Water, Heat and Asphalt: An Essential Journey to Paving Robinson Road
Jordan Brown, a car seller, has a deep connection to Robinson Road. He started working with his father in his auto-services business on the thoroughfare that runs through west and …
coronavirus
COVID-19: UMMC Expert on Emerging Knowledge of the Virus
In March, Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele watched the crowds gathering on America’s beaches during spring break with a heavy weight on her shoulders.
coronavirus
EDITOR'S NOTE: Dear Dr. Dobbs, Mississippi Needs Precise COVID-19 Data
It’s often been a slog to get good and relevant information about the spread of the coronavirus that isn’t either confusing or incomplete, or what we get may combine apples …
City & County
After Video Emerges, JPD Investigating Officer Over Rough Treatment, Threats
A Jackson police officer captured by video Friday pinning a young man by the neck backward to the top of a car is on administrative leave pending an Internal Affairs …
coronavirus
Mississippi Universities Told to Prep for In-Person Classes
A governing board is asking leaders of Mississippi's eight public universities to prepare for at least some classes on campus during the fall semester, even amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Biz Roundup
Dining on Duling, Museum of Art Extensions and Elvie’s Reopening
The Fondren Renaissance Foundation recently announced that Duling Avenue in downtown Jackson will close from June 12-13 and and serve as an open-air dining hall as part of FRF's "Dining …
Person of the Day
Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Aimee Nezhukumatathil, a University of Mississippi professor who has published four collections of poetry, has been named a Guggenheim Fellow.
City & County
Lumumba's New Robocall Pleads with Jacksonians: No Large Cookouts, Block Parties
"I ask everyone to resist attending any large gatherings such as cookouts or block parties this holiday weekend. We want you to enjoy yourselves, but we are not out of …
coronavirus
May 23: Mississippi Tops 13,000 COVID-19 Cases, Daily Average Climbs
After two near-record days of new reported cases of COVID-19, the total number of cases in Mississippi since the outbreak began has topped 13,000.
Education
The State View: News from MSU
"As we launch our 2020 Summer Semester, I want to update everyone in the MSU family on our ongoing planning processes for the 2020 Fall Semester."
City & County
Lumumba Extends Curfew for Five Days, Hinds County Workers Resume Tuesday
As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19 in Jackson, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba has extended the 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. citywide curfew for five more days through Monday, …
coronavirus
Governor Tate Reeves Extends Safer At Home Order to Continue Flattening the Curve
On Friday, May 22, Governor Tate Reeves announced the next steps for Mississippi to continue safely reopening the state's economy and getting people back to work while protecting public health.
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Mississippi Reports 402 New COVID-19 Cases, Admits Testing Totals Mix In Antibody Tests
Mississippi State Department of Health’s COVID-19 testing totals include both traditional viral tests and antibody tests, a metric national health experts insist must not be included in testing totals.
City & County
Azia’s Virtual Picks 5-22-20
I hope that you are remaining safe and continuing to follow CDC guidelines to protect your family, yourself and your community. If you’re still remaining cautious like me, check out …
