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coronavirus
Adams, Convicted of Ponzi Scheme, Asks Judge for Prison Release Due to Pandemic
Arthur Lamar Adams, a Mississippi man sentenced to nearly 20 years only nine months ago for running a $100-million Ponzi scheme, is hoping a federal judge will order his release …
coronavirus
Judge: Women Can Get Abortion Pill Without Doctor Visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Person of the Day
Scott Sorensen
Scott Sorensen, a well-known Fondren artist, died of pancreatic cancer on July 7 at age 53.
City & County
People’s Assembly on Police Reform Reveals Civil Review Board in Progress
Efforts to reform Jackson policing will include increasing investment in community alternatives to policing, members of the City's criminal-justice task force told participants at the Jackson's People's Assembly virtual forum …
coronavirus
Mississippi Capitol Outbreak: At Least 41 With Coronavirus
At least 30 Mississippi legislators and 11 other people who work in the state Capitol are now known to have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the state's top public …
Politics
Mississippi to Receive $16M to Expand Broadband Access
Mississippi is receiving more than $16 million in federal coronavirus relief money to provide broadband access to rural parts of the state, officials announced Tuesday.
State
Ole Miss Moves Confederate Statue from Prominent Campus Spot
A Confederate monument that’s long been a divisive symbol at the University of Mississippi was removed Tuesday from a prominent spot on the Oxford campus, just two weeks after Mississippi …
coronavirus
Mississippi Delays Start of High School Sports Amid Virus
Fall seasons for public high school sports in Mississippi will be delayed by two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Art
Certifiable Studios: A Photo Gallery
Certifiable Studios, a gaming and creative studio founded five years ago by Jesse Labbé and Rick Moore, has produced a number of board games that have been purchased from fans …
coronavirus
Limited Time: MAC Rapid Response Grants
The Mississippi Arts Commission offers an expanded version of its Minigrants program, coined Rapid Response Grants, to quickly assist with the evolving needs of artists and art organizations amid the …
City & County
Construction of Jackson Museum Trail Begins for 2.5-Mile Path from Downtown to Lakeland Drive
The Jackson Museum Trail, a 2.5-mile, 10-foot wide multi-use path, stretching from downtown Jackson to Lakeland Drive, will enhance quality of life and spur economic growth, Clay Hays of Greater …
coronavirus
Dobbs: Spike in COVID-19 Hospitalizations ‘Just Going to Keep Compounding’
Mississippi’s hospital system is experiencing an unprecedented spike in coronavirus cases, with more than 100 newly confirmed hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in the period between July 11 and 13.
Politics
Reeves Chooses Senator to Lead Mississippi Utilities Staff
Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed a third-term Republican state senator to be the new director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff, a group that analyzes proposals and provides advice to …
Politics
Reeves Names Ex-State Sen. Gray Tollison as Circuit Judge
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday appointed Gray Tollison of Oxford to a seat on the 3rd Circuit Court District. The appointment fills a vacancy after Judge Andrew K. Howorth …
coronavirus
Mississippi Governor Considers Bar Restrictions as Virus Spreads
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he might set restrictions on bars to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, but he was vague about when that …
Education
MSU Emmett Till Memorial Project; USM and Tougaloo Fall Opening Plans
Thirty-six freshman Mississippi State University architecture students will showcase their final first-year studio projects as part of an “Emmett Till River Site Memorial” poster exhibition at the Emmett Till Interpretive …
Person of the Day
Chris Jones
Christ Jones would have been stuck playing on the franchise tag for 16.1 million this season if he and the team couldn’t reach a long-term deal by July 15. Both …
Politics
Leaders Choose Mostly White Commission to Help Design State Flag Without Rebel Symbol
A mayor, a former state Supreme Court justice and a community college president are among the people chosen to design a new Mississippi flag to replace one state officials recently …
City & County
Jackson Public Works Director Bob Miller Resigns; Mayor Says ‘Grateful to Him’ for Service
City of Jackson Public Works Director Robert MIller revealed his resignation yesterday in a Facebook post.
coronavirus
Mississippi Teachers Unite Rally
With the fall academic season right around the corner, many Mississippians are worried about making the right choices for their children as they try to adapt and incorporate safe measures …
