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State
Coronavirus Variant from England Discovered in Mississippi
A coronavirus variant first identified in England has been discovered for the first time in Mississippi, state health officials said Monday.
Politics
Mississippi Could Set Deadline for Posting Campaign Reports
Mississippi’s secretary of state could soon face a strict deadline for posting campaign finance reports, a demand the office says it is not equipped to handle without more employees to …
State
More Than $11 Million in COVID Aid Awarded to Airports
Mississippi's airports are receiving $11.6 million from the federal government to help with revenue lost due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Person of the Day
Sheena Johnson
After spending her early life in Raleigh, Miss., an hour southeast of the state’s capital, Sheena Johnson packed her bags at the age of 18 and headed for New Orleans.
Crime
Capitol Police Could Gain Extradition Power Inside Jackson Under Divisive Bill
Mississippi Capitol Police are set to gain lead jurisdiction in parts of Jackson, as well as the ability to eject those it arrests on misdemeanor charges out of Hinds County, …
Biz Roundup
Campbell's Craft Donuts Closure, Virtual St. Paddy's Parade and Fresh Market Lent Dishes
Campbell's Craft Donuts, a branch of Campbell's Bakery located at the currently in-development Belhaven Town Center, closed its doors on Sunday, Feb. 14, due to lack of business and other …
City & County
City-Wide Boil Water Notice
Due to the extreme cold weather and low temperatures, the City of Jackson Water Treatment Plants are experiencing an inability to maintain pressure in the distribution system.
City & County
Conversation with JPS Principals: Navigating the Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis first led to suspension of school grading last year. Now, the 12-member Mississippi Board of Education suspended the same for the 2020-2021 school year, so schools and …
Person of the Day
Jacori Daniels
Jacori Daniels, president of the Jackson State University Student Government Association, came into his position in April 2020 and found himself immediately faced with challenges on campus from the COVID-19 …
City & County
City Monitoring Water Pressure, Road Hazards Amid Cold Weather
The City is aware that residents throughout the Jackson area are experiencing low or no water pressure at this time and is working to get it restored.
City & County
City of Jackson Continues to Monitor Weather Impacts
The City of Jackson issued updates this afternoon related to cold weather impacting the area.
State
Frigid Temps Cause Some Problems in Mississippi Prisons
Days of freezing temperatures caused heating and cooking problems in some Mississippi prisons this week, Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain said.
Education
JSU Black History Month Segments and MSU Public Online Resource Training
In honor of Black History Month, Jackson State University’s Concert Chorale recently performed a spiritual rendition of “Lord, How Come We Here,” which the university presented online in partnership with …
Person of the Day
Nikelle Galatas
Jackson State University pitcher Nikelle Galatas was named SWAC Preseason Pitcher of the Year. He also was named Preseason First-Team All-SWAC as voted by coaches and sports information directors.
Politics
Formerly Incarcerated Would Get Mental Health Care Under Jackson Rep’s Bill
Former Mississippi Department of Corrections inmates with mental-health challenges will be able to get more help from community health centers if the Mississippi Legislature passes House Bill 1341.
City & County
Boil Water Notice
Due to the extreme cold weather and low temperatures, there have been a number of water main breaks on the City of Jackson’s Well Water System. This has caused an …
City & County
City of Jackson Water Distribution Locations and Schedule
The City of Jackson has arranged for water distribution at the following locations for Friday, Feb. 19. Please bring containers for non-potable water.
Politics
Mississippi Senate Works to Revise Business Incentives
The Mississippi Senate is pushing to revise tax credits and other incentives for business that move to the state or expand their existing operations.
State
Diverse Group Receives Mississippi Governor's Arts Awards
An acclaimed author, a prolific songwriter and a group of small-town quilters are among this year's recipients of the Mississippi Governor's Arts Awards.
City & County
Weather Knocks Out Water in Parts of Mississippi, Louisiana
Icy winter weather has left most of the 161,000 residents of Mississippi's capital with little or no running water for days, and the mayor says it's unclear when water service …
