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- Sadik Khan
The National Science Foundation recently granted Sadik Khan, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Jackson State University, a CAREER Award of $539,710 to advance the study and use of vetiver grass for preventing slopes from ... - Mayor Floats Guaranteed Income as Leaders Gather to Find Crime Solutions
A guaranteed income, a youth center, a focus on mental health and better engagement with federal help are some of the ideas that emerged from a recent special Jackson City Council meeting. - Southern Prize and State Fellowships Awards, JSU Commencement Ceremonies and Research Grant
Mississippi State University assistant professor of drawing Ming Ying Hong will represent Mississippi in the 2021 Southern Prize and State Fellowships awards. - 8,000 in Hinds County Still Without Power Since Tuesday Tornado, Storms
Hinds County still had 8,000 power outages as of noon, with more than 1,800 in Madison County and 118 in Rankin County as a result of Tuesday’s tornado and storms. - Elijah Moore
It was a no brainer for the New York Jets to take University of Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore with the 34th overall and second pick in the second-round. - Best of Jackson: Healthcare 2021
Finding medical professionals we trust gives us the piece of mind to pull through whatever comes our way. The Jackson Free Press eases the process by giving Jacksonians the chance to vote for their favorite physicians and health facilities. - Amazing Teens 2021
This year's Amazing Teens have all accomplished something that not many can claim: They completed the entirety of the last school year in the midst of a pandemic. - Five Things to Know About Marquisha Mathis, Freelance Writer
Here are five things to know about Marquisha Mathis, a freelance writer for the Jackson Free Press. - Top 10: Elizabeth Gibson
Elizabeth Gibson graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi College in 2019 and is presently enrolled at the University of Memphis while maintaining a teaching position at Clinton Junior High School. - The Mustard Seed: 40 Years and Counting
The Mustard Seed in Brandon, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities, celebrates its 40th year of operation this year.
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- Disaster Declaration Issued for Mississippi Winter StormsPresident Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a disaster declaration for Mississippi for winter storms that struck in February.
- Mississippi Commission Removing Mask Requirement in CasinosThe Mississippi Gaming Commission said Thursday that it will end its mask mandate for casino customers and employees as of 5 p.m. Friday.
- Mississippi Gives Go-Ahead for Johnson & Johnson ShotsMississippi state health officials say they will allow clinics to continue using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine because they believe the benefits outweigh any potential risk.
- Jackson Considers Renaming Street After Bluesman Bobby RushAn ordinance to rename Ellis Avenue to Bobby Rush Boulevard, in honor of the two-time Grammy winning Bluesman, was introduced at Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting, WLBT-TV reported.
- Census Shows Mississippi Lost Population and DiversifiedMississippi became more diverse during the past decade, but it is also one of only three states that lost population, according to 2020 Census numbers released Monday.
