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Get ‘Em Outta Here
Dr. S was sad to see that Fester was MIA (marinated in alcohol) last week. But now he's back and he's foaming at the mouth, so let's go straight to our raving correspondent:
Foo-ball, Foo-ball
So you say, "Dr. S, your prediction of a Cardinals-Angels World Series isn't looking so hot, especially since the Giants are up 2-0." Wake up and smell the conspiracy, people. FOX has ordered the Cards to make this a 7-game series so Rupert can make some money. It's "The X-Files" all over again. Meanwhile, turn off those Mulder and Scully reruns and check out this college football ....
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Viking Classic, Madison Central v. Northwest Rankin and the Rebels see if they can prove something (anything, really) against Auburn on Halloween day. Ah-oooh!
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Doctor S sez: ESPN's talking heads spent all day Monday talking about Dustin Johnson grounding his club at the PGA Championship. That sounds vaguely dirty.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
High school basketball, MHSAA Boys and Girls State Tournament (Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson): It's title time at the Big House starting with the 1A championship games (girls, 7 p.m.; boys, 8 p.m.). MPB (Ch. 29) will broadcast all of the finals. Men's college basketball, Alabama State at Jackson State (7:30 p.m., Jackson, 1300 AM): The Tigers are hoping to gain revenge and win the SWAC regular-season title.
Mississippi Governor to Lift Curfew on Bars, Restaurants
Mississippi bars and restaurants that serve alcohol will soon be able to stay open later as Gov. Tate Reeves prepares to lift a curfew he set because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Brianna Caldwell
For law student Brianna Caldwell, softball served as the passion that set the trajectory for her life, eventually bringing her from Athens, Ala., to Clinton, Miss., which she says reminded her of her small hometown.
Analysis: Doctor Calls Parchman Conditions 'Deplorable'
Living conditions in the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman are “are sub-human and deplorable in a civilized society,” according to a physician who has evaluated the prison on behalf of inmates who are suing the state.
Governor Reeves Issues Additional Social Distancing Measures for 13 Counties
Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional social distancing measures for thirteen counties identified as hotspots within our state to limit transmission around the communities and protect the health of all Mississippians.
Mississippi Teachers Unite Rally
With the fall academic season right around the corner, many Mississippians are worried about making the right choices for their children as they try to adapt and incorporate safe measures amid COVID-19.
Mississippi Governor: Education 'Essential,' Even During Pandemic
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that even as coronavirus cases continue to grow, it will be important for children to return to classes, either in person or online.
‘Crisis Care,’ Hard Decisions Looming Due to COVID-19 Surge in Mississippi
A week of uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 has elapsed in Mississippi, with case numbers swelling to unprecedented numbers at the same time that the state’s hospital system reports the unbearable stress of earlier infections.
State Awaits Tate Reeves’ Decision On School Openings
Last week’s coronavirus metrics showed COVID-19 in Mississippi growing at an unmatched rate, reaching an all-time peak with 1,775 cases reported Friday morning.
Legislature Overrides Gov. Tate Reeves' Veto, Spending Battles Remain
The Mississippi Legislature has beaten back a gubernatorial veto, pushing through the education bill that Republican Gov. Tate Reeves partially vetoed in July, while simultaneously funding the incentives program that led him to bounce portions of the bill back to the statehouse in the first place.
COVID-19 Recovery Uncertain: Hospitalizations Low, Deaths High, Signs of Uptick
Mississippi’s COVID-19 recovery is on shaky ground as August ends, with uncertain trends in new cases—neither the clear improvement from previous weeks nor the spiralling growth seen in last month’s peaks.
Mike Espy Holds Drive-In Rally In Jackson, Emphasizes Health Care, Racism
Mike Espy, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, centered health care and racial justice at his drive-in rally the evening of Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Jackson.
Mississippi Justices: No Broad Absentee Voting Amid COVID-19
Mississippi law does not allow absentee voting by all people who have health conditions that might make them vulnerable to COVID-19, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Isiah Marshall Jr.
Isiah Marshall Jr., associate dean and professor for Jackson State University's School of Social Work, became a member of the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation in July. His three-year term is set to end in 2023.
Gov. Reeves Issues Mask Mandates For 9 Counties, No Election Changes
Gov. Tate Reeves reinstated a mask mandate and other restrictions in nine Mississippi counties yesterday, in the wake of a sharp uptick in transmission of COVID-19 across the state and nation.
Scott 'Scooter' Thomas
Since 2017, Scott “Scooter” Thomas has operated Scooter’s Records after a 28-year run working as the city’s chief water operator.