Biz Roundup
City in the Grass at the Museum, Connect JXN and MPB Classroom TV
The Mississippi Museum of Art debuted a new exhibit called "Leonardo Drew: City in the Grass" on Saturday, Sept. 26.
City & County
Deploy Dark Fibers To Meet Broadband Need, Policy Makers Say in Zoom Call
Deploying unused fiber optics already in the ground may bridge the digital divide in Mississippi, guests at a virtual town hall organized Thursday by Rep. Debra Gibbs, D-Jackson, said.
Person of the Day
Alexis Smith
Brookhaven, Miss., native Alexis Smith grew up interested in learning about other peoples and cultures. Her grandmother traveled the world, and Smith continued this familial penchant for exploration by traversing …
City & County
Azia’s Picks 9-25-20
I don’t know about you, but I’m in desperate need of a recharge and this time of year is the perfect time to welcome in new manifestation vibes. I hope …
coronavirus
Health Officer Dobbs: Flu Shot Imperative, Nursing Home Restrictions Now Loosened
With the flu season coming up, Gov. Tate Reeves and State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs urged Mississippians to get vaccinated, saying people can have the flu and COVID-19, thus suffering …
City & County
Feds Offer to Help Curb Crime in Mississippi Capital
Mississippi's capital city says it plans to work with the U.S. Department of Justice to help fight crime. Jackson City Council President Aaron Banks says U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst extended …
City & County
Repaving ‘One of the Worst Streets’ in Jackson—Ellis Avenue—with Capitol Street Ahead
The portion of Ellis Avenue that runs from St. Charles Street to Capitol Street is up next for resurfacing as the City of Jackson continues with the 2020 paving season.
Education
Pandemic Course and Giveback Event at USM, JSU/U of M Collaboration Grant
The University of Southern Mississippi recently released a free online course to help the public better understand COVID-19 and other pandemics.
Person of the Day
K.J. Costello
MSU has five quarterbacks on the current roster, but the one who perhaps has the best chance to start is former Stanford University quarterback K.J. Costello.
coronavirus
Hinds County Buying Temperature Takers, Changes Edwards Precinct, Improves Detention Centers
Deputy sheriffs at the Hinds County facilities' entrance will soon be able to monitor the temperature of those coming in remotely. On Monday, the board of supervisors approved $22,500 to …
City & County
Sewage Fix Finally: The Pittmans Get Relief After Eight Months of Stench
After eight months of living with the smell of sewage in their apartment, a couple living on Sage Street in Jackson finally got relief earlier this month.
coronavirus
Mississippi State Fair Will Open Oct. 7 Despite Ongoing COVID-19 Deaths, Infections
As the U.S. passes the grim milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths, the Mississippi State Fair is scheduled to open on Oct. 7, albeit with new restrictions and safety precautions.
Person of the Day
Isiah Marshall Jr.
Isiah Marshall Jr., associate dean and professor for Jackson State University's School of Social Work, became a member of the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation in July. …
City & County
Crime Expert Decries City Council's Jail-Renting Initiative
Renting jail spaces to hold people accused of misdemeanors is a waste of money and an ethically wrong approach, Urban Peace Institute Senior Consultant on Conflict and Violence Ron Noblet …
Biz Roundup
WellsFest Cancelled, Emerging Solutions Project and Flu Fighters Coalition
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wells United Methodist Church in Jackson has cancelled its annual WellsFest events, including the Sept. 22 Art Night, the Sept. 23 golf tournament and the …
coronavirus
Mississippi Schools Pass 2,000 COVID-19 Infections, 20,000 Quarantines
School is in session, with some practicing virtual learning, but the majority have returned to a traditional model with safety precautions and social distancing where possible.
City & County
City Earmarks $2.6 million for Belhaven Flooding, Calls on UMMC to Step Up
Flooding woes for the people of the Belhaven community may soon be over. On Tuesday, the Jackson City council approved a $2.6-million contract award to Copeland and Johns Inc. for …
Education
Grrrl Justice at JSU, Virtual Learning at USM and Suicide Prevention Symposium at MSU
The Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University and JSU’s student organization Gathering Information Related to Ladies are partnering to host a screening and panel discussion of the short narrative …
Person of the Day
Jackson Public Schools Showcase
In mid-August, Jackson Public Schools cancelled fall sports including high-school football, meaning that players would be on their own as they tried to seek opportunities at playing college football.
City & County
Policing Mental Illness: The Death of Mario Clark and the Need for Alternatives
One in four killings in police officers' hands involved someone with mental-health issues, the Treatment Advocacy Center, based in Arlington, Va., reports.
