Politics
Analysis: Oversight Changes for Mississippi Judicial Races
Under change recently made by a majority of the Mississippi Supreme Court, the public could receive less information about findings of unethical behavior during judicial campaigns.
Education
JSU Wins Tax Case Competition, USM Student Donation and MSU Speaking Center
A team of Jackson State University College of Business students recently joined eight other regional teams as winners of the Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case competition.
Person of the Day
Sam Williams
To few’s surprise, the University of Mississippi offense has been explosive and exciting in the 2021 season. The Rebels brought back quarterback Matt Corral and head coach Lane Kiffin.
Personhood
Gov. Reeves: Mississippi Will Ban Most Abortions From Conception If Roe Falls
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves recently confirmed that the state will swiftly move to enact a law banning nearly all abortions starting from the moment of conception if the U.S. Supreme …
State
Initial Funding Approved for State Mental Health Monitor
A federal judge has approved funding for an independent monitor to collect and analyze data on how Mississippi's mental health system is working to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
Crime
Second Death-Row Inmate Requests Speedy Execution
Mississippi could execute its second inmate this year after a nine-year hiatus, if the Mississippi Supreme Court grants Blayde Nathataniel Grayson’s request for execution.
Art
Galey’s Pictures Prompt ‘Adventures in the Imagination’ at The MAX
Even the standalone illustrations from Chuck Galey spark stories, igniting the imagination with a crackling warmth of character, narrative and action.
Crime
Frat Members Arrested for Cyberstalking in Hazing Case
Seven members of the recently suspended Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Mississippi have been arrested after they were accused of using social media to harass a former …
Politics
Democrat from East Mississippi Takes Oath in State Senate
The Mississippi Senate is back up to its full membership of 52 people after Democratic Sen. Rod Hickman of Macon was sworn in Wednesday at the state Capitol.
State
Hope Credit Union CEO Bill Bynum Gets $250,000 Heinz Award for the Economy
The Heinz Family Foundation recognized Bill Bynum, chairman and CEO of Hope Credit Union, as one of seven beneficiaries in the 26th edition of the Heinz Awards on Thursday, Nov. …
City & County
Jackson State University Earns Reaffirmation of Its Accreditation from SACSCOC
Jackson State University announces the successful decennial review of its regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
State
Overcoming Tragedy: Arletha Orr Hosts ‘Live’ Event for Grieving Parents and Spouses
Arletha Orr recognizes the uniqueness of her experience with grief, and she says that she is devoted to helping others push through their pain and sorrow so that they may …
National
Justice Dept. Still Probing Civil Rights Era Police Killings
The Justice Department’s decision to close its investigation of Emmett Till’s slaying all but ended the possibility of new charges in the teen’s death 66 years ago, yet agents are …
Health Care
MSDH Confirms State’s First Case of Omicron
Omicron, the latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, had already spread to at least 16 other states before the Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed yesterday that omicron has made …
Person of the Day
Devin Winsett
As part of a dynamic team that brings a holistic approach to workforce development, Jackson resident Devin Winsett has served as a social worker with the Refill Jackson Initiative since …
Civil Rights
Feds Close Emmett Till Investigation; No New Charges for 1954 Murder, Kidnapping
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is ending its investigation into the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till, the Black teenager from Chicago who was abducted, tortured and killed after …
Biz Roundup
Habitat ReStore, Homestead for the Holidays and Holiday Pop-up Shop
Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area recently announced the grand opening of its new Habitat ReStore on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Health Care
MSDH Encourages Older, Immunocompromised Mississippians To Get Boosted
Mississippi is seeing a small uptick in new hospitalizations of COVID-19, worrying the public-health officials at the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Personhood
Analysis: Politicians Split on Questions of Bodily Autonomy
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and several other Mississippi politicians make clear that they don't think the government should mandate vaccination against COVID-19. They take a different stance on bodily autonomy …
State
Mississippi to Receive Nearly $75M in Infrastructure Funding
Mississippi will receive nearly $75 million in water infrastructure funding as part of the recent bipartisan infrastructure bill, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials announced this week.
