Eyesore: Illegal Trash Dumps Cause Problems in Jackson
An illegal dump site is filling up with tires, exacerbating blight in Mississippi's capital city.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Mississippi’s Abortion Ban, Pink House Carries on in Interim
After hearing oral arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon cast preliminary votes that move the court closer in deciding the fate of Mississippi women’s reproductive rights.
OPINION: My COVID Experience; Sick and Scared Led to Renewed Motivation and Opportunity
COVID-19 drastically changed much of the day-to-day operations of society. The vast effects of this virus changed the way children are educated.
EPA Head: 'Journey to Justice' Tour 'Really Personal for Me'
EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited St. John and St. James parishes on a tour he called "Journey to Justice." The five-day trip from Mississippi to Texas in mid-November highlighted low-income, mostly minority communities adversely affected by decades of industrial pollution.
Mississippi Abortion Activists Protest as Justices Weigh Ban
Supporters and opponents of abortion rights rallied, blared music and shouted taunts Wednesday during protests in Mississippi's capital as the state took center stage in a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case that could end a nationwide right to abortion.
Scholarship Funds, Women's Business Center and Fanraiser Challenge at JSU
John Nau, president and CEO of Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., bestowed $1 million to Jackson State University to support STEM scholarships and to name the atrium in the JSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology building after Brig. Gen. Robert Crear, a 1975 graduate of JSU.
U.S. Colored Troops in Natchez Now Acknowledged, May Soon Have Monument
History and Research Committee Chairwoman Deborah Fountain explained the history of the U.S. Colored Troops at a Nov. 10, 2021, town hall meeting for the U.S. Colored Troops Monument project in Natchez.
Marvin Hogan, Early Childhood Education Champion, Leaves Legacy of Systemic Progress
Marvin Hogan was instrumental in securing funding for Head Start centers like this one across the state.
Bicentenary: Community Foundation for Mississippi Donates $1 million to Planetarium
An exuberant round of applause greeted the announcement of $1 million towards the Russell C. Davis Planetarium on Monday, Nov. 29, at the City of Jackson Bicentenary celebration opening event held at Thalia Mara Hall.
Abortion Debate Epicenter: Mississippi Clinic Stays Open
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears a Mississippi case Wednesday that could topple abortion rights nationwide, the state’s only abortion clinic was busier than ever: Volunteers continued to escort patients into the bright pink building while protesters outside beseeched women not to end their pregnancies.
Dr. Phillip Burch
Alabama native Dr. Phillip Burch moved to Jackson and took on the position of chief of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Children’s of Mississippi hospital in October.
MSDH Lowers Booster Age to 18 as Biden Addresses ‘Omicron’ Variant
As countries around the world reach to grasp an understanding of how quickly the new COVID-19 variant dubbed ‘omicron’ will spread and just how dangerous the new variant may become, the Mississippi State Department of Health recently announced increased accessibility for all three types of vaccine boosters.
Buffalo Nichols Launches LP, Celebrates Black Blues Sounds at The End of All Music
When Carl “Buffalo” Nichols was 10 years old, he decided to expand his musical tastes beyond the tracks that dominated the radio scene in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wis. “I found different blues CDs,” he recalls. “It made the connection for me.”
Two New Members Nominated for State Health Board
An obstetrician-gynecologist and a pharmacist have been nominated by Gov. Tate Reeves to join the Mississippi State Board of Health.
New Stage Theatre's "A Christmas Carol," Capital City Lights and Ohashi Bowls
New Stage Theatre will begin hosting its annual production of "A Christmas Carol" on Saturday, Dec. 4, with performances running through Sunday, Dec. 19.
City Kicks off 13-Month Bicentenary Celebration Today
The City of Jackson is kicking off the celebration of its 200th year of existence at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at Thalia Mara Hall, with the unveiling of the bicentennial celebration logo, Department of Human and Cultural Services Deputy Director David Lewis told City Council members last week.
Mississippi's Reeves Touts Anti-Abortion Law Before Hearing
Ahead of oral arguments Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Sunday defended the state's 2018 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Book Grant Program Helps Mississippi Libraries Combat Racism
Sixty years ago, a group of Black students was arrested and jailed for peacefully studying at the white-only Jackson Municipal Public Library.
WHO Names ‘Omicron,’ New COVID-19 Variant Concerns Experts
"The news about this new variant should make clearer than ever why this pandemic will not end until we have global vaccinations," Biden said. "The United States has already donated more vaccines to other countries than every other country combined. It is time for other countries to match America’s speed and generosity."
Appellate Court Upholds Ex-Pastor's Rape and Battery Conviction
Troy Anthony Piccaluga, then 48 and former pastor of the Eagle Lake and Redwood United Methodist churches, was arrested March 30, 2018, at his home by Warren County sheriff’s deputies after an investigation into a complaint about a girl between the ages of 14 and 16 having a sexual relationship with an older man.