Bystander injured in Jackson drive-by shooting
Jackson police are investigating after a bystander was wounded during a drive-by shooting on Capitol Street. No arrests have been made.
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Mississippi leaders pay tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson after his death
Mississippi officials and community leaders are mourning the loss of Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and advocate for social justice, who died at age 84. They highlight his lifelong efforts to fight injustice and inspire change.
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FEMA adds 18 Mississippi counties to storm aid eligibility
FEMA on Thursday said it is extending public assistance grants to 18 more Mississippi counties affected by Winter Storm Fern to help pay for debris removal and repairs. The move follows a federal allocation for storm relief and comes as officials report lingering damage and fatalities.
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Mississippi lawmakers demand solutions for alcohol shipment delays
State legislators are pushing for immediate fixes to ongoing alcohol shipment backorders at the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control warehouse, which are affecting businesses and revenue.
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Mississippi paid parental leave a start, advocates say
Mississippi began offering paid parental leave to state employees Jan. 1, but Cassandra Welchlin says the law covers only a fraction of workers and should be expanded to include broader family and medical leave.
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GOP Lawmakers Clash with DHS Over Warehouse Conversions for Immigration Detention
Republican lawmakers are pushing back against the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to convert warehouses into immigrant detention centers in their districts amid local opposition and concerns over infrastructure and economic impact.
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Mississippi archives to offer free beginner genealogy workshop
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History will host a free beginner genealogy workshop Saturday at 10 a.m. at the William Winter Archives and History Building, the department said.
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Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Mississippi leaders honor civil rights work
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a celebrated civil rights leader, died at 84 after battling progressive supranuclear palsy, his family said. Mississippi leaders praised his work, WJTV reported.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center opens Ridgeland outpatient campus to expand specialty care
The University of Mississippi Medical Center said it is phasing in services at Colony Park North, a 131,000-square-foot outpatient campus in Ridgeland that includes ambulatory surgery, advanced imaging and multiple specialty clinics.
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JXN Food & Wine Festival returns to Jackson with celebrity chefs
Organizers said the three-day JXN Food & Wine Festival will take place March 20-22 in the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art, featuring celebrity chefs, tastings and entertainment.
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