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Vera Hall
The Small Business Association named Vera Hall, owner of Innovative Performance Construction Company LLC in Jackson, as the 2020 SBA Mississippi Small-Business Person of the Year during an SBA meeting in March.
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What You Should Know: UMMC OB-GYN Answers Questions on COVID-19 and Pregnancy
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is working to keep its patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes pregnant patients and newborns.
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Urgent Request for Supplies from Jackson Businesses for COVID-19 Response
Working Together Jackson, People’s Advocacy Institute and Stewpot Community Services have partnered with volunteers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center to feed and support vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Governor Orders Limited Gatherings, Declares Most Businesses 'Essential,' Supersedes Local Safety Efforts
Gov. Tate Reeves signed an executive order early this evening expanding the bans on large public gatherings in Mississippi, while declaring most types of businesses “essential” and, thus, exempt from its provisions.
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Gov. Tate Reeves Signs New Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 Spread
Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order to further ramp up the state's efforts to protect the health of Mississippians during the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Mississippi Public Service Commission Urges Public to Stay Away from Utility Workers
The Mississippi Public Service Commission is urging the public to stay away from utility crews working in the field.
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City of Jackson, Metropolitan YMCAs Partner to Combat Child Hunger
The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the YMCAs of Mississippi’s Feeding Program is providing free Grab & Go meals to children ages 18 and under during school closings due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
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Preventing Panic in Preschoolers
Many children may be confused and frightened about the COVID-19 pandemic, but parents can do a lot to help children cope and stay safe during the outbreak, a University of Mississippi psychology professor advises.
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Trump Hoping to See US Economy Reopened by Easter Amid Virus
With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the United States will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to relax nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job during the coronavirus outbreak.
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As this crisis unfolds, the younger generation likely will be tested like never before, especially …
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Virus Pandemic an Unprecedented Test for a Young Generation
As this crisis unfolds, the younger generation likely will be tested like never before, especially those whose families are already on the edge, financially and health-wise.