State
Mississippi Lottery Adds $75M to State Revenue Since July
Mississippi has collected more than $75 million since July 1 from the state lottery.
State
Mississippi Food Service Firm Gets 4-Year Military Contract
A Mississippi company has a four-year military contract worth up to $86 million for food distribution in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Civil Rights
Center Receives Grant for Work Preserving Emmett Till Legacy
A Mississippi institution is receiving a grant to advance its work in teaching people about the legacy of Emmett Till, a Black teenager from Chicago whose lynching by white people …
LGBT
Analysis: Mississippi Finds Wedge Issue, Even Amid Pandemic
The state Senate voted Feb. 11 to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' or women's sports teams in Mississippi schools, community colleges and universities. No senator asked whether any …
City & County
City Distributes Safe Water in Jackson As Winter Storm Effects Continue
The City of Jackson is distributing safe drinking water at six locations throughout Jackson today. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced yesterday that the water is now available at specific …
City & County
‘Vaccination Day’ Postponed in Jackson, New COVID-19 Strain Detected in State
Due to winter weather, Jackson has postponed its first “Vaccination Day” where vulnerable residents were to receive 2,000 vaccine doses.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 2-19-21
Once it's completely safe to travel again, if you’re looking for something fun to get into, whether virtually or mingling with friends and family publically, I hope my picks can …
City & County
City Imposes Night Security Requirement on Jackson Convenience Stores
Convenient stores in Jackson must have security personnel between midnight and 5 a.m., under an ordinance the city council passed to help curb crime.
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 …
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
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
