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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, …
coronavirus
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.
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 …
Politics
Leaders Choose Mostly White Commission to Help Design State Flag Without Rebel Symbol
A mayor, a former state Supreme Court justice and a community college president are among the people chosen to design a new Mississippi flag to replace one state officials recently …
Person of the Day
Chris Jones
Christ Jones would have been stuck playing on the franchise tag for 16.1 million this season if he and the team couldn’t reach a long-term deal by July 15. Both …
City & County
Construction of Jackson Museum Trail Begins for 2.5-Mile Path from Downtown to Lakeland Drive
The Jackson Museum Trail, a 2.5-mile, 10-foot wide multi-use path, stretching from downtown Jackson to Lakeland Drive, will enhance quality of life and spur economic growth, Clay Hays of Greater …
coronavirus
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.
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 …
coronavirus
Mississippi Capitol Outbreak: At Least 41 With Coronavirus
At least 30 Mississippi legislators and 11 other people who work in the state Capitol are now known to have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the state's top public …
Person of the Day
Scott Sorensen
Scott Sorensen, a well-known Fondren artist, died of pancreatic cancer on July 7 at age 53.
coronavirus
Judge: Women Can Get Abortion Pill Without Doctor Visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Politics
State Commission Seeks Flag Design Submissions
House Bill 1796 established a commission to redesign the Mississippi State Flag. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, which is providing clerical support for the commission, is now accepting …
coronavirus
Elective Surgeries End Statewide, 13 Counties Under Stronger COVID Restrictions
The rampant spread of coronavirus across Mississippi has finally triggered new restrictions from Gov. Tate Reeves for the 13 counties with the heaviest spikes in COVID-19 over recent weeks.
coronavirus
9,500 New Infections in 14 Days, Governor Orders Tighter Restrictions Including Jackson Metro
With 797 Mississippi residents testing positive for COVID-19 on Friday, the state's total stands at 35,419 since testing began. The past two weeks have averaged 680 cases per day, much …
coronavirus
Governor Reeves Issues Additional Social Distancing Measures for 13 Counties
Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional social distancing measures for thirteen counties identified as hotspots within our state to limit transmission around the communities and protect the health of all …
Politics
Gov. Reeves Vetoes Parole Reform Bill
Parole reform in Mississippi hit a brick wall this week, with Gov. Tate Reeves vetoing the bipartisan legislation that would have provided more, and earlier, opportunities for parole hearings in …
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 …
Music
Family, Life’s Most Powerful Siren Song
A passion for music may have led Dawn Dixon across the Atlantic Ocean for a time, but her love for her family brought her back to her southern roots.
