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Seeking Solutions to Protect Mississippi Children from Lead Poisoning
Though cases of lead poisoning have been declining over decades in the United States, more still needs to be done. It is a serious threat to children’s futures and health.
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Mississippi House OKs Congressional Remap Amid Objections
The Republican-controlled Mississippi House on Thursday approved a plan to redraw the state's four congressional districts.
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COVID-19 Breaks Highest Case Total Twice This Week
For the second day in a row this week, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported a record number of COVID-19 cases throughout the state. At 7,079 new infections, the number tops what was only yesterday the previous record at 6,592 cases.
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Auditor Targets Anti-Racism Books in Mississippi Libraries: ‘A Cancer On Our Society’
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is endorsing proposed legislation to ban educators from teaching “anti-racist” ideas in schools and accused libraries in the state of stocking “racist” books that criticize “whiteness.”
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Mississippi House Poised to Vote on Congressional Remapping
The Republican-controlled Mississippi House is expected to vote Thursday on a plan to redraw the state's four congressional districts.
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Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Tests Positive for COVID-19
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has tested positive for COVID-19 after the opening day of a legislative session when Hosemann and many other people were walking around the Capitol without wearing masks.
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JPS Starts In-Person Learning Tomorrow, Enhanced COVID-19 Protocol
Students at Jackson Public School will resume in-person learning tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 6, with the district leadership sticking with the resumption plan announced in December amidst an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
