Person of the Day
Will Bednar
Pitcher Will Bednar has forever become a part of Mississippi State University lore. He was instrumental in delivering the first national championship in school history as the Bulldogs won the …
Civil Rights
$3 Million in Grants Going to Black History Sites, Groups
A fund formed in response to the deadly racial violence four years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, said Thursday it will award $3 million in grants to more than three dozen …
Politics
Reeves Sets November Elections to Fill Two Senate Vacancies
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has set special elections in November to fill two empty seats in the Mississippi Senate.
Health Care
Delta Variant Spikes, Leaves Unvaccinated Children Vulnerable
State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and other health officials have warned for weeks that the spreading Delta variant can mean a large spike in cases and deaths. It is now …
Person of the Day
Daiki Suematsu
Daiki Suematsu, who has served as the Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator for Jackson State University since 2019, is preparing to host the first-ever Japan Fest in partnership with the Mississippi …
City & County
City to Forgive Unpaid Water Bills Starting July 19 Before Service Disconnection Starts Sept. 1
The City of Jackson is forgiving water-bill debt for residents who fulfill certain conditions. Mayor Chowke A. Lumumba announced at a press briefing yesterday that the program will start on …
State
Judge Nears Decision on Future of State Mental Health System
Speaking at a hearing at the United States District Court in Jackson, Michael Hogan said he feels Mississippi has made progress at providing community-based programs for people with mental illness.
Health Care
Mississippi Gets Nearly $13 Million for Rural Covid Fight
Mississippi hospitals in rural areas will receive nearly $13 million in federal funding to help fight the coronavirus, according to a news release.
Person of the Day
Mississippi Professor Excited to ‘Dance Like the Stars’
Nancy Maria Balach will be dancing like the stars in August, and the University of Mississippi professor and Chair of the Music Department is “over the moon” about the opportunity.
Biz Roundup
Offbeat Read and Feed, Pacesetter Gallery and Burgers Blues Barbecue Madison
Phillip "DJ Young Venom" Rollins, owner of Offbeat in Jackson's Midtown neighborhood, is partnering with Mississippi M.O.V.E. to host a new weekly event called "Offbeat Read and Feed" as part …
Health Care
Department of Health: Vulnerable Must Avoid Mass Indoor Gatherings
The Mississippi Department of Health on Friday advised people 65 and older and those with chronic underlying medical conditions to refrain from attending indoor mass social gatherings in coming weeks …
Politics
Analysis: Mississippi Might Have to Rethink Capitol Statues
Even as the nation reconsiders the public display of Confederate monuments amid a reckoning over issues of racial injustice, Mississippi—a state with a 38% Black population—still represents itself inside the …
Health Care
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Jump As Delta Variant Spreads
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are both on the rise, thanks to the continuing spread of the more contagious Delta variant throughout the state.
City & County
Sisters in Birth, Standing by Expecting Mothers
Founder and CEO of Sisters in Birth Getty Israel says governmental disdain (for affordable health-care) disproportionately affects new and expecting mothers—particularly Black women, who die in childbirth at a rate …
Civil Rights
Report: Till Slaying Still Being Investigated 65 Years Later
The Justice Department is continuing its investigation into the killing of Emmett Till, the Black teenager whose slaying 65 years ago in Mississippi sparked outrage and illustrated the brutality of …
Education
The Hub at MSU, JSU COVID-19 Health Literacy Program and USM Health Sciences Camp
The Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation is carrying out renovations to convert a former bank building in downtown Starkville into a new facility called "The Hub."
City & County
Weekend Picks 7-9-21
Another weekend is here, and although there aren’t as many events happening as last week, with all the holiday celebrations, there are still plenty of options for staying entertained this …
Person of the Day
Curtis Thompson
Due to COVID-19, Olympic dreams were put on hold for every athlete heading to the 2020 Tokyo Games. The wait was even longer for former Mississippi State University star Curtis …
Crime
Misdemeanor Holding Facility Could Open in Jackson in Old Juvenile Detention Center
Holding cells to hold misdemeanor offenders could soon open in Jackson if the council approves the move after an evaluation process.
State
Mississippi Firefighters to Fight Wildfires in California
A crew of 20 wildland firefighters from Mississippi is heading to California to help prevent the spread of wildfires.
