Story
Mayor: City-MSDH Data Sharing Will Yield Better COVID-19 Pandemic Response
A COVID-19 data-sharing agreement between the Mississippi State Department of Health and the City of Jackson will give a clearer picture of coronavirus spread for better-targeted responses in the capital city, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba told the Jackson City Council Tuesday.
Photo
Story
MSU Fall Return Policy, JSU Endowment Donation and USM Memorabilia Donation
Mississippi State University's Safe Return Task Force recently developed a comprehensive health and safety return plan for students and faculty returning to school for the upcoming fall semester amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo
Story
SEC Makes Decision on 2020 Football Season
In July of this year, Jackson State University, Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University and Millsaps College all surmised that football was moving from fall to spring.
Photo
Story
Tribe, Economy, Even Cemeteries Hurt as Virus Hits Choctaws
As confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocket in Mississippi, the state’s only federally recognized American Indian tribe has been devastated. COVID-19 has ripped through Choctaw families, many of whom live together in multigenerational homes.
Photo
Story
Mississippi House Leaders Sue Governor Over Partial Vetoes
The two top leaders of the Mississippi House are suing Gov. Tate Reeves over his partial veto of some state budget bills, setting up another conflict among some of the state's top Republicans.
Photo
Story
Judge: Doctrine Shielding Police from Lawsuits is Wrong
A federal judge in Mississippi has issued a sharply worded ruling that calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the principle of qualified immunity, which protects law enforcement officers from being sued for some of their actions.
Photo
Story
Museum Directory, Current Hours & COVID Precautions
Browse the following list to see which museums catch your interest and their respective opening statuses.
Photo
Story
Jackson’s Batches of Green Patches
Venturing out and embracing nature may be just the mental reprieve we have been needing, and the capital city has options aplenty for residents and visitors alike to peruse.
Photo
Story
Break Out Your Earbuds: Jackson-based Podcasts
If you are searching for something new to listen to during your lunch break or on long drives, look no further than this list of podcasts featuring Jackson metro residents discussing a variety of topics, from life experiences to geek culture.
Photo
Story
‘Young King’ Looks toward New Horizons
Christopher Windfield says he grew up in some of the worst neighborhoods of Jackson. He grew accustomed to having family and friends involved in street activities.
