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Jackson Lifts Boil Water Notice for Well Water Connections
The City of Jackson has officially received clearance to lift the precautionary boil water notice on its 16K well water connections. This primarily impacts residents in South Jackson and the City of Byram.
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Mississippi House Rejects Plan to Restructure History Board
The Mississippi House on Tuesday rejected a proposal to restructure the board that governs the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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Mississippi Transportation Director Will Retire March 31
Melinda McGrath, the leader of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, is retiring March 31.
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Slow Progress as Water Crisis Continues Into 4th Week in Jackson
Jackson may not have safe, drinkable water until later this week at the earliest, while some residents still lack sufficient water pressure.
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Felecia Nave
Alcorn State University makes history next month when it welcomes Dr. Felecia M. Nave as the first woman and 20th president of her alma mater.
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Analysis: Advocates Split Over Mississippi Tax Cut Proposals
Policy groups are deeply divided over a proposal to phase out Mississippi's personal income tax, with some saying the change could spur economic growth and others saying it could curtail funding for schools and other essential services.
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Mississippi Health Officer: Keep Masking Up to Fight Virus
Mississippi's top public health official is urging people to continue wearing masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves lifted a mask mandate.
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John Caleb Grenn
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Mississippi last year in March, one of 30-year-old John Caleb Grenn’s favorite spots—Lemuria Books—shut down.
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New Art Museum Exhibit, Mustard Seed Donation Drive, NAMI MS and IMMC Events
The Mississippi Museum of Art is partnering with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to host a new exhibit called "Betye Saar: Call and Response" from April 10 through July 11, 2021.
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Mayor: Achieving Herd Immunity Aim of Jackson’s Vaccination Day
Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the next step toward herd immunity in Jackson is collaboration with churches and other credible messengers to increase the vaccination numbers.
