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‘Crisis Care,’ Hard Decisions Looming Due to COVID-19 Surge in Mississippi
A week of uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 has elapsed in Mississippi, with case numbers swelling to unprecedented numbers at the same time that the state’s hospital system reports the unbearable …
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UPDATED: Schools Reopen, Tri-County Battleplan Breakdown
Local school districts are all making their own preparations and putting health, social distancing and other protocols into place to prepare for the attempt to return to in-person learning for …
City & County
Lonely Farewells on the Front Line of Coronavirus
For many Mississippians, coronavirus metrics are numbers on a screen. For the many health care workers who spoke to the Jackson Free Press, it is the cadence of their lives, …
City & County
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk if School Reopens
Albert Sykes, executive director of the Institute for Democratic Education in America, wants to add to the conversation on reopening schools and to draw attention to the problem of educational …
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1,251 New COVID-19 Cases As Governor Expands Mask, Distancing Orders
After a week of unprecedented spread of coronavirus across Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves has extended Mississippi’s “Safe Return” period by two weeks and heightened restrictions for individuals and businesses in …
Biz Roundup
JXN Icons Mural Unveiling, JHLS Curbside Service and Mississippi PPE Donations
Visit Jackson will hold an official unveiling ceremony for the “JXN Icons” mural at the Old Capitol Inn on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m.
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Mississippi Governor: Education 'Essential,' Even During Pandemic
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that even as coronavirus cases continue to grow, it will be important for children to return to classes, either in person or online.
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Mississippi's COVID-19 Infections Averaging 918 Cases Per Day
In the past week, Mississippi has gone from a total of 35,419 reported people infected with COVID-19 to Friday's total of 41,846 people testing positive since counting began. That's 6,427 …
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Record-Shattering New Cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, Now a Pandemic ‘Red Zone’
The July spread of COVID-19 across Mississippi is catastrophic and shows no signs of letting up, with new cases peaking as severe hospitalizations resulting from earlier spikes continue to rise.
City & County
JPS Superintendent Lays Down Rules for School Reopening Amid Pandemic
Superintendent Errick L. Greene yesterday laid out the reopening plan for the Jackson Public School District while urging those who can to opt for the virtual-only learning option as, barring …
coronavirus
Mississippi Teachers Unite Rally
With the fall academic season right around the corner, many Mississippians are worried about making the right choices for their children as they try to adapt and incorporate safe measures …
coronavirus
Mississippi Governor Considers Bar Restrictions as Virus Spreads
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he might set restrictions on bars to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, but he was vague about when that …
coronavirus
Dobbs: Spike in COVID-19 Hospitalizations ‘Just Going to Keep Compounding’
Mississippi’s hospital system is experiencing an unprecedented spike in coronavirus cases, with more than 100 newly confirmed hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients in the period between July 11 and 13.
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Limited Time: MAC Rapid Response Grants
The Mississippi Arts Commission offers an expanded version of its Minigrants program, coined Rapid Response Grants, to quickly assist with the evolving needs of artists and art organizations amid the …
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Mississippi Delays Start of High School Sports Amid Virus
Fall seasons for public high school sports in Mississippi will be delayed by two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
