Health Care
City to Transport 400 Seniors for Vaccination at Medical Mall in April
Four hundred seniors will get COVID-19 vaccines at the Jackson Medical Mall on a yet-to-be-announced day in April, City of Jackson Constituent Services Manager Keyshia Sanders told the Jackson Free …
Health Care
Health Centers Receive $77.5 Million to Care for Underserved
Twenty community health centers in Mississippi will receive around $77.5 million in April to support COVID-19 vaccination and other services for vulnerable populations, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Politics
Law Will Allow New Mississippi Residents to Keep Licenses
A new law signed Thursday by Gov. Tate Reeves will allow people who move to Mississippi from out-of-state to maintain their professional licenses.
Person of the Day
Chandler Dillard
Senior outfielder Chandler Dillard enjoyed a strong series at the plate for Alcorn State. He went 7-for-14 batting with four walks in 18 plate appearances as well as 6 RBI.
Politics
Mississippi to Increase Minimum Welfare Payments
Mississippi families in need are set to gain a $90-per-month increase in welfare payments under a newly signed law. Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2759 on Wednesday, though the …
Education
JSU Amerigroup Scholarship, USM Last Mile Education Fund and MSU Bingocize
Amerigroup, a Medicaid-managed care company that promotes healthier communities, recently donated $75,000 to Jackson State University for scholarships for students with health-related majors.
Health Care
Mississippi Rewrites 'Confusing' COVID-19 Scheduling Script
The Mississippi Health Department is rewriting a “confusing” script that employees and contractors read to people scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments by phone.
Politics
Mississippi to Increase Lowest Welfare Payments in the US
Mississippi will increase the lowest monthly welfare payments in the nation under a bill signed into law Wednesday by the state's Republican governor.
Education
Mississippi Law Will Require Computer Science in Schools
A new law will require the Mississippi Department of Education to set a computer science curriculum for K-12 schools by the 2024-25 academic year.
City & County
After 'Very Trying Year,' Jackson Opens Parks, Gymnasiums
The public can now access city parks, gymnasiums and community centers one year after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Politics
Gov. Reeves Nominates New Banking Commissioner
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he is nominating a regulator with almost 20 years of experience to be the state commissioner of banking and consumer finance.
Politics
Mississippi Senate: Take Time to Study State Tax Structure
The Mississippi Senate is again resisting House efforts to make big, quick changes to the state tax structure.
State
Mississippi Prisons Begin Vaccinations As State Passes ‘1 Million Shots In Arms’
The Mississippi Department of Corrections began vaccinating the state’s prison population on Friday, starting with the entire Central Mississippi Correctional Facility.
Person of the Day
Jaquan Powell
Jaquan Powell, a political science major at Jackson State University, recently got the chance to take part in a five-day leadership institute that the Thurgood Marshall College Fund hosted, which …
City & County
Jackson's Water Problem Affects Business Development, City Official Says
Planning and Development Director Jordan Hillman explained the business impact of the capital city's water problems in a virtual forum that the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership hosted on March 19.
Biz Roundup
Broad Street Easter Baskets, Operation Shoestring Water Donation and Children's Museum National Honor
Broad Street Baking Company recently released two sets of new Easter basket sets for children, in addition to its two "Boozy Brunch Baskets" for adults.
Politics
Analysis: Mississippi Lawmakers Mull Medicaid Revisions
One of Mississippi legislators' most important jobs is to keep Medicaid alive beyond June 30, the end of the current state budget year.
National
The US Civil Rights Trail from SC to Mississippi and More
From the port where enslaved Africans entered America to the home where Medgar Evers was murdered, a new guidebook helps readers explore for themselves the history, the landmarks and the …
City & County
Azia’s Picks 3-19-21
If you’re needing some insight on a few of my favorite things to do in the tri-city area this weekend, go ahead and read below for my picks. Stay safe …
City & County
City Announces Precinct Changes in 5 Wards for Jackson Primary in 3 Weeks
With three weeks to the municipal primary election, the City of Jackson announced precincts changes in five of the seven wards and have informed those affected by the changes
