Violence Experts: Mayor's Youth Curfew Order May Prove Counterproductive
Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba imposed a five-day curfew order for those under age 18 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. due to rising crime in the capital city.
Azia's Picks 2-5-21
I challenge us all to take our learning and including Black history to a deeper level this year. Do some private research into the rich history of Mississippi and maybe find a new Black hero or shero to learn more about or to simply be inspired by.
Mississippi Looks to Create Loan Repayment for Teachers
Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers.
Lawmakers Debate Multiple Felony Expungement for Nonviolent Offenders
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give nonviolent offenders a chance to get more felony convictions wiped from their record.
Lumumba Issues Civil Emergency, Curfew Order for Jackson Youth
In response to the recent uptick in violent crime within the City of Jackson, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued both a Mayoral Proclamation of Civil Emergency and a Mayoral Curfew Order for minors under the age of eighteen.
City Leaders Call Out State for Leaving Out Jackson in Initial COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Jackson City Council is kicking against the State of Mississippi for what it is calling neglectful COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the majority-Black capital city.
MSU Virtual Greenhouse and Endowed Fellowship, USM Feeding Local Veterans
Mississippi State University recently launched a 3D virtual-reality greenhouse project as part of its Future Growers Technology Initiative.
Mississippian Spotlight in Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl LV is going to happen on Sunday, Feb. 7, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the Kansas City Chiefs. As with every Super Bowl, there are plenty of storylines leading up to the big game.
Rule Prevents Video of 'Gotcha' Moments in Mississippi House
Mississippi House members adopted a new rule Wednesday that bans people from taking videos of lawmakers on the House floor to capture what one leader called “gotcha” moments.
Mississippi Board Sets Timeline to Start Medical Marijuana
Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July 1 deadline, members of the state Board of Health said Wednesday. But they cautioned that it's unclear how soon marijuana might be available to patients.
Governor Tate Reeves Extends Current Executive Order
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 and Executive Order 1536 until Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Walmart Joins Federal Pharmacy Program as 250,000 Mississippians Vaccinated
Thirty Walmart pharmacies across Mississippi will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations next week, joining CVS and Walgreens in the Federal Pharmacy program.
Mississippi Bills Still Alive: Liquor, Guns, Pecan Theft
Mississippi legislators could allow home delivery of beer, wine and liquor. But they are still holding out against letting grocery stores sell wine.
Mississippi Considers Longer Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Mississippi legislators are trying to improve the health of new mothers and their babies by allowing women who are enrolled in Medicaid to keep that coverage for up to a year after giving birth—an increase from the current limit of 60 days.
Anita Winfield
Many patrons of Massage Envy at Maywood Mart Shopping Center call Anita Winfield "The Knot Whisperer" because of her reputation for resolving sources of discomfort clients didn't know they had.
Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced the Department of Human and Cultural Services’ Family and Youth Division has begun accepting applications for its Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program.
Mitchell Shears
Mitchell Shears, associate vice president for Jackson State University’s Student Success and executive director of its Title III program, recently launched JSU's inaugural First-Generation College Students Celebration.
'A Perfect Storm': Mayor Lumumba Addresses Spate of Homicides
Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba condemned the recent spate of killings in Jackson, which reached 128 last year, the highest recorded number in the city’s history.
Mississippi Proposes Fixing Problem With Initiative Process
Mississippi could try to clear up a problem with its initiative process. The state constitution says people can petition to get issues on the ballot by collecting an equal number of signatures from each of five congressional districts.
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 and giveaways, a release from Northpark says.
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 for a resolution to support Rep. Debra Gibbs’ proposed legislation.
Analysis: Mississippi Debates Quicker Purge of Voter Rolls
Mississippi residents who skip some elections would risk being purged from voter rolls, under bills being considered at the state Capitol.
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 time, check out my picks. Be safe out there!
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.
Niketa Pechan
When Niketa Pechan moved to Jackson four years ago as a newlywed, she left behind in Miami a close-knit Caribbean-American community that had shaped her life up until that point.
Mississippi Looks at Penalties for Blocking Roadways
Republican lawmakers in Mississippi are seeking to increase penalties for people who block public roadways during protests. Several Democrats, however, are expressing concerns about legislation that could be seen as criminalizing free speech.
Reeves: Goal is to Up Vaccine Capacity to 100,000 Per Week
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said he wants to increase coronavirus vaccinations rapidly in the month of February, ramping up the state's capacity for weekly inoculations to around 100,000.
District Attorney Owens: Hinds County Diverted 300 From Criminal Justice
Three hundred first-time non-violent offenders went through a diversion program last year in Hinds County in exchange for dropped charges, District Attorney Jody Owens said at a press conference Tuesday.
JSU Retool Your School Grant, MSU Completion Grants and GEER Grant
Jackson State University recently redesigned and renovated the commuter lounge in the university's Student Center through a $50,000 "Retool Your School" campus improvement grant from Home Depot.
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 Golden Eagles.
Blogs
- Boil Water Lifted for Most Jackson ZIPs
- City Responds to Hinds County Emergency Declaration
- ZDD Giveaways and Festival on Mar 25, but No Parade
- Casino-Mogul Trump Going Against the Odds With 'Muslim Ban'
- Millsaps Issues Statement on Trump's Immigration Order
- Court Denies Attempts to Dismiss Election Complaint for "Straw Contest"
- Roll-Off Dumpster Day on February 4
- City: Court Rules Rankin Can Build Own Wastewater Treatment Plant
- LaDarion Ammons Announces Run for Ward 7 Council Seat
- Tornado Warning for Central Hinds, NE Rankin, Madison Counties
Video
- Gov. Reeves Answers Nick Judin's Questions
- Chris McDaniel on Morning Joe
- Word on the street: What would you like to see come to Jackson?
- Trump Rally
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- More Trump Rally Footage
- Trump Rally
- Kameron Palmer On Saving Our Sons
- Joel D. Swan On Saving Our Sons
- Attorney Martin Perkins Speaks for Inmates