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Biz Roundup
Galentine's Day at Northpark, Elvie's Valentine's Dinner and Live Vaccination Event
Northpark is hosting a pre-Valentine's Day event called "Galentine's Day" on Saturday, Feb. 13. The event is intended to celebrate female friendships and will feature music, a wine bar, trivia …
City & County
Public Shooting, Doing ‘Donuts’ Could Become Felonies with Full Jackson City Council Support
Concerns about indiscriminate shootings spurred the Jackson City Council to support House Bill 854, which proposes increased penalties against the practice. At its Jan. 27 meeting, the council voted unanimously …
Person of the Day
Anthony Witherspoon
Anthony Witherspoon, the former mayor of a small Mississippi town, says he has moved to Africa to run a tourism business, and he is encouraging other Black people to also …
Politics
Court Date Set for Medical Marijuana Initiative Dispute
The Mississippi Supreme Court has set oral arguments for a lawsuit that questions the state initiative process and seeks to block development of a medical marijuana program.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 1-29-21
Whatever your goals are, be kind and patient with yourself and treat yourself to some fresh air and sun this weekend. If you need some help filling up some free …
Politics
Two More Legislators Positive for COVID-19, Second Dose Appointments Available
Two more Mississippi lawmakers were diagnosed with COVID-19 this week, raising the tally to four from the two reported last week.
Person of the Day
Kahia Warmsley
Good news for Southern Miss is that freshman Kahia Warmsley returned to the starting lineup. Warmsley has played in seven games and started four games this season for the 5-5 …
Person of the Day
Tim Turner
Tim Turner, principal investigator and chair of the Department of Biology at Jackson State University, is currently managing a new program called the JSU Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience, which aims …
Person of the Day
John David Baker
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has hired John David Baker as passing game coordinator and tight ends coach.
City & County
So Far, Six Candidates Running for Jackson Mayor, 12 For City Council Seats
Ten days out from the deadline to qualify for city elections, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba is standing for primary election against two Democratic Party contenders, Kenneth Wilson and Palvise Patterson.
Crime
Legislators Push for More Felony Expungements, Prison Labor Minimum Wage
Sen. Derrick Simmons, D-Greenville, is asking the Legislature to add several felonies to the list of possible expungements from an inmate's permanent record five years after the offender’s sentence was …
Biz Roundup
Fresh Market Valentine's Meals, Mississippi Coding Academies and Madison Primary Care Center
In preparation for Valentine's Day, The Fresh Market in Ridgeland is offering restaurant-style meals with heart-shaped entrees and desserts that couples can enjoy at home this year.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 1-22-21
If you’re undecided like me about what to do this weekend, check out my picks. Whatever you decide, do it safely, responsibly and joyously!
Politics
Legislature Struggles With COVID-19 Outbreak, Jackson Drive-Through Finally Opens
The Mississippi Legislature is grappling with yet another outbreak among its members, only a few short weeks into the 2021 session. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced on Thursday that two …
National
Brexit Leader to Head Mississippi Public Policy Center
Douglas Carswell, a leader of the Brexit movement and newly appointed government trade adviser in the United Kingdom, is now the head of a conservative think tank in the American …
Education
Mississippi Eases Some Education Mandates Amid Pandemic
Because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Mississippi third graders and high school students will still take state-mandated exams this semester but will not be penalized for poor performance.
Person of the Day
Sarah Thomas
This week the NFL announced the seven-person crew that will work the field on Sunday, Feb. 7, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Mississippi native Sarah Thomas will be …
City & County
Bridging Digital Divide for JPS Students Goal of Collaboration with City of Jackson
Students in Jackson Public Schools may start having access to free internet access as early as February, Chief Administrative Officer Robert Blaine told the city council Tuesday.
City & County
Jackson Mayor: City Will Not Tolerate Street Racing
Jackson’s mayor says the city will not tolerate drag racing and other types of reckless driving that draws crowds to watch.
Politics
Mississippi Could Renew Debate on Revising Tight Parole Laws
Mississippi legislators should try again to revise some of the strictest parole laws in the nation as a way of reducing the state's “dangerously” large prison population, a nonprofit group …
