Vaccinations Underway As State Grapples With LogisticsFor many of the most vulnerable Mississippians, the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. There are a number of ways you can schedule your vaccine, but the process may take time.
Jackson Students Return to Classroom After Semester VirtualSome Jackson Public Schools students will be returning to the classroom on Tuesday for the first time in months. The entire district was learning from home last semester because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackson State Band to Perform in Biden Inauguration EventJackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South marching band is set to participate in an official event celebrating diversity ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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Mississippi Vaccine Appointments Fill Up as Demand SurgesThe Mississippi Health Department said Wednesday that the state cannot take any more appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations because of a “monumental surge” in demand after Gov. Tate Reeves announced that more people were eligible.
Mississippi Legislature Again Mulling Teacher Pay IncreasesSenate Bill 2001, which unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, would give certified teachers with three or more years of experience a $1,000 pay increase.
Mississippi Lottery Leader: Don't Fall Victim to ScamsThe president of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is warning people not to fall victim to scams. Tom Shaheen said in a news release Wednesday that fake communications about lottery winnings are common.
Governor Tate Reeves Announces New COVID-19 MeasuresGov. Tate Reeves announced those who are 65 years and older or have a pre-existing medical condition are now eligible to make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Murder Charge Dismissed After Debunked Bite-Mark TestimonyA Mississippi judge has dismissed a murder charge against Eddie Lee Howard, a Black man who spent more than a quarter-century on death row in the 1992 killing of a white woman.
Black Doctors Work to Reduce Skepticism of COVID-19 VaccineAs many Black residents in Mississippi remain doubtful about the benefits of taking a COVID-19 vaccine when available, more Black doctors are pushing for them to reconsider by getting immunized themselves.
Analysis: Health Care, Education, Incentives on 2021 AgendasWith the Mississippi legislative session just beginning, officials are starting to reveal their public policy wish lists, including proposals to increase teacher pay and improve the availability of health care services.
Mississippi Award Honors Book on Jackson State ShootingThe Mississippi Historical Society is giving its annual award for the best state history book to an author who wrote about the shooting deaths of two Black man 50 years ago at Jackson State University.
Mississippi Governor to Sign Law Monday for New State FlagRepublican Gov. Tate Reeves will sign a bill Monday to update state law with a description of the flag, his spokeswoman said Friday. Immediately after the signing, officials are scheduled to have a ceremony to raise the new flag at …
'Zombie Law' Cited in Court Fight Over Mississippi MarijuanaAttorneys trying to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program say the state is using a “zombie law” about old congressional districts to defend how an initiative landed on the ballot.