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Crime
Former Mississippi Education Head, Contractors Accused of Fudging Bids, Stealing Funds
A former top official at the Mississippi Department of Education and three contractors who worked with the agency are being accused by the federal government of stealing thousands of dollars …
coronavirus
A New $300 Federal Jobless Benefit? Not Likely for Some
Because of a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million of the unemployed won't receive a new $300-a-week benefit check, and their financial struggles will deepen. The …
Person of the Day
Charles Araujo
Charles Araujo, an adjunct instructor for Jackson State University’s School of Social Work, became president-elect for the Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers on July 1.
coronavirus
Mississippi Governor Defends His Use of Phrase 'China Virus'
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday defended his practice of referring to the new coronavirus as the “China virus." Reeves has used the phrase several times, including in social …
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson: Legal
During times as tough as these, no one needs the hassle that can come with searching for an appropriate legal counsel for whatever needs we may have.
City & County
Shower Power, ‘Loving the Homeless Back to Life’
Shower Power founder Teresa Renkenberger came up with the idea of converting a food truck into showers for the homeless while she was having a conversation with a homeless friend.
Art
Silent, Yet Constant: Love, Togetherness and Unity
Soon after the death of George Floyd, Eli Childers felt moved to make a statement. ... He felt a burning need to creatively display his feelings about the grief and …
Business
‘The Kundi Collection,’ Graphic Tees Bearing Bold Statements
Have you ever made a great comment and thought, "I should put that on a T-shirt"? Brad and Funmi Franklin have had those moments many a time and have since …
City & County
Jackson Building and Rebuilding in Equal Force
Even though the pandemic has slowed many things down or brought them to a halt, Jackson continues to work toward growth and change with both new construction and renovation.
coronavirus
Experts Fear The Worst As School Districts Return to Classrooms
Though many RCSD teachers reached out to share their stories, many more from other districts and counties expressed a powerful sense of dread before the return to in-person classes.
Civil Rights
EDITOR'S NOTE: No More ‘Lynching Logic’ to Excuse Brutality Against Black People
"The most common excuse we hear is (Jacob) Blake was wanted for a sexual-assault warrant. So, all of us should be outraged enough to think it was just fine for …
Jacksonian
Greg Goldman
Greg Goldman has been signing since he was 2 years old. His father is deaf, and his mother is an interpreter, so Goldman is in a rare position within the …
City & County
JPS Mulls Lake Hico’s Future, Proposes Advisory Committee
As Entergy's lease of Lake Hico as a cooling pond for its electricity plant located between Northside Drive and Watkins Drive ends Sept. 30, it presents an excellent opportunity for …
coronavirus
Mississippi Extends Mask Mandate, Other limits, by Two Weeks
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday that he is extending a statewide mask mandate and most other restrictions another two weeks to try to slow the spread of the new …
Biz Roundup
Dave’s Triple B Relocating, Virtual Mississippi Science Fest and Celebrate the Pearl Challenge
Madison resident and professional chef David Raines announced that he is moving his restaurant, Dave’s Triple B, Restaurant from its present location at 970 High St. in Jackson to Main …
coronavirus
State Health Leadership Responds to CDC Guidelines on COVID-19
Mississippi still awaits the full extent of the spread of COVID-19 in its schools and colleges, as middling reports of viral spread continued over the weekend, in line with the …
Person of the Day
Ledarius Woods
One Tougaloo player that was enjoying a great campaign was senior forward Ledarius Woods. He was named First-Team All-GCAC to end the regular season and named to the conference's All-Tournament …
coronavirus
After Victories, Medicaid Expansion Revisited in Mississippi
After voters expanded Medicaid in conservative states like Missouri and Oklahoma, health care advocates are renewing a push for expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states where Republican leaders have …
City & County
Hinds County Sheriff Swears in SWAT Team; Violence Expert Urges Caution
Sheriff Lee Vance swore in 33 special weapons and tactics team members today at the grounds of Jackson Police Training Academy. Vance pushed for the expanded SWAT unit to respond …
coronavirus
Mississippi Gov. Skipped Mask at NC Event, Despite Mandate
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves compared his attending a crowded campaign event over the weekend for a North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate—while not wearing a mask–to people who attended police brutality …
