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Civil Rights
OPINION: John Robert Lewis, ‘A Soul Giant’ Who Touched Mississippi and Me
"One of the best ways to remember John (Lewis) is to look and listen to the young voices who are speaking out today for human and civil rights. John often …
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 …
Editor's Note
EDITOR'S NOTE: Life in the Shadows of Neshoba County’s Confederate Statue
As a Neshoba County kid, I grew up in the shadows of the Confederate statue that loomed in front of the courthouse.
City & County
City of Jackson Hires JRA Executive Director, County Director of Emergency Operations Announces Resignation
Latoya Cutts is the new executive director of Jackson Redevelopment Authority. She was the downtown manager and head of development for Albany, Ga., before her new appointment, which Mayor Chokwe …
Person of the Day
Mike Leach
During a time in which a Mississippi State sports team has not competed in a live game in over three months, much attention has turned to recruiting and roster management.
State
Two More Mississippi Boards Vote to Keep Confederate Statues
Supervisors in two Mississippi counties voted Monday not to move Confederate monuments that stand in front of courthouses.
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.
Person of the Day
Rep. John Lewis
U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who died Friday at age 80, was the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists who organized the 1963 March on Washington, …
City & County
Azia’s Picks 7-17-20
We made it to the weekend, and I know you’re looking for ways to enjoy summer with family and friends while remaining safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. Good news: You’re …
City & County
Jackson Public Works Director Bob Miller Resigns; Mayor Says ‘Grateful to Him’ for Service
City of Jackson Public Works Director Robert MIller revealed his resignation yesterday in a Facebook post.
Education
MSU Emmett Till Memorial Project; USM and Tougaloo Fall Opening Plans
Thirty-six freshman Mississippi State University architecture students will showcase their final first-year studio projects as part of an “Emmett Till River Site Memorial” poster exhibition at the Emmett Till Interpretive …
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.
State
Ole Miss Moves Confederate Statue from Prominent Campus Spot
A Confederate monument that’s long been a divisive symbol at the University of Mississippi was removed Tuesday from a prominent spot on the Oxford campus, just two weeks after Mississippi …
Person of the Day
Scott Sorensen
Scott Sorensen, a well-known Fondren artist, died of pancreatic cancer on July 7 at age 53.
City & County
New Law Enforcement Committee Will Monitor Policing Responses in Jackson
The death of George Floyd inspired newly elected Jackson City Council President and Ward 6 representative Aaron Banks to kick off his one-year tenure as president by including a law-enforcement …
Biz Roundup
Mustard Seed Christmas in July, Museum to Market Trail Groundbreaking and MDAH Virtual Reality App
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, The Mustard Seed, a community for adults with developmental disabilities, has made changes to its annual Christmas in July event for 2020.
Person of the Day
Mike Andrews
If you walk through the doors at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Mondays, Mike Andrews, a 12-year veteran volunteer, will be there to welcome you.
Education
Fall College Instruction to be a Mix of In-Person and Online
Students in Mississippi are scheduled to return to school in August amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the state, but campus life will be a lot different than what many …
coronavirus
Mississippi Limits Elective Surgeries Amid COVID-19 Surge
Mississippi's top public health official has ordered a temporary halt to all elective surgeries to try to save hospital bed space as the state sees a rapid expansion in cases …
City & County
City Buying 100,000 Masks Due to COVID-19, Debates Gerrymandering
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Jackson and enable the citizens to do their part, the Jackson City council on Tuesday authorized Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba to purchase …
