Lincoln County opts in to Mississippi’s medical marijuana program
Lincoln County has officially joined the 64 other counties across Mississippi to opt in to the state’s new medical marijuana program. After the passing of...
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Brookhaven High School temporarily locked down due to ‘terrorist threat’
by Caleb Salers
Brookhaven High School was placed under lockdown temporarily on Wednesday morning due to a threat that was made off-campus. According to Brookhaven Police Chief Kenneth...
FDA authorizes updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters
by Caleb Salers
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorizations of the updated Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Both...
President Biden approves emergency declaration over Jackson water crisis
by Caleb Salers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Mississippi due to extreme conditions...
Here’s where to get free bottled water in Jackson
by Caleb Salers
As Mississippi’s capital city remains under a boil water notice, the Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition in partnership with the City of Jackson will distribute bottled...
MSDH reports 8,144 new COVID-19 cases
by Caleb Salers
On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed 8,144 new cases of COVID-19. The seven-day update brings the state’s total number of recorded...
Mississippi State Fire Academy awarded $500K grant
A $500,000 grant has been given to the Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to meet the needs of...
Federal government officials weigh in on Jackson water crisis
by Caleb Salers
Federal officials are weighing in on the water situation in Jackson after Governor Tate Reeves issued a state of emergency on Monday night. Congressman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.,...
Amory police department issues warning to those with fake ‘Blackout’ license plates
The Amory Police Department has issued a warning to motorists trying to replicate the state’s new blackout license plate. In a Facebook post, the department...
Jackson colleges and universities go virtual due to water crisis
In light of the recent water issues across Mississippi’s capital city, several universities and colleges in Jackson have temporarily changed in-person classes and residential life...