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- 'You murdered me that day': Judge sentences Madison county man in 2019 standoff that paralyzed deputy
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 04:59 PMA Madison County judge sentenced Edgar Egbert Thursday after Egbert pleaded guilty to six counts of attempted murder of law enforcement
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - They illegally killed more than 25 turkeys. Here's what happened to them.
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 09:26 AMMen receive thousands of dollars in fines and loss of hunting privileges.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Water crisis Day 9: City of Jackson announces new main breaks, water distribution Thursday
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 11:20 AMJackson remains under a citywide boil-water notice, officials said.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - In the South, COVID-19 is forcing churches to get creative and change the way they worship
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 06:02 AMChurches in the South were among the most affected areas thanks to restrictions and health concerns. But many are innovating to serve the faithful.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Why is my water cloudy? What you need to know about Jackson's boil notice still in effect
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 04:04 PMAs the city of Jackson's boil notice remains in effect, here's what you need to know during and after.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 74-year-old cyclist killed in hit and run in Madison County
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 09:50 AMThe Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating after a cyclist was killed Tuesday on Nissan Drive in Canton.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Jackson Water Crisis: City of Jackson announces bottled water distribution event Wednesday
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 02:54 PMJackson remains under a citywide boil-water notice due to high turbidity in the water.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Reeves announces plans to restore Jackson water late Tuesday amid earlier state takeover comments
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 09:06 PMGov. Tate Reeves suggested Tuesday that he could review the possibility of having the state take control of Jackson's water system in the future.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Winter storm deaths: City, state officials report at least 7 dead in Mississippi
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 10:00 PMThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reports five deaths related to winter storms. Jackson police officials report two more.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mississippi House proposes overhaul of several state taxes
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 02:22 PMA Mississippi tax overhaul proposal is called "historic."
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- Moss Point mayor resigns after pleading guilty to charge
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 08:41 AMA Mississippi mayor resigned Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge of conspiring to defraud the federal government.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Coronavirus in Mississippi: 920 new cases, 8 deaths reported Thursday
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 10:57 AMSince the virus hit the state in March, a total of 292,811 cases and 6,613 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - In the first year of coronavirus, they warned us. We didn't listen.
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 06:34 AMDuring the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, as the virus swept the American South, a pattern repeated: We gathered, then many got sick.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - WATCH: Precautions are taken during in-person church services during the pandemic
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 06:02 AMIn-person church services during COVID-19 require precautions. Kevin Cooper, pastor of Grace Crossing Baptist Church shares what they've been doing.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - PHOTOS: Water distribution continues for Jackson residents
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 06:37 PMWater continues to be distributed after winter storms. Gov. Tate Reeves has enlisted the Miss. National Guard to help with efforts.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Coronavirus in Mississippi: 669 new cases, 28 deaths reported Wednesday
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 10:06 AMSince the virus hit the state in March, a total of 291,891 cases and 6,605 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - When will Jackson have water again? Here's what we know.
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 12:34 PMWhen will the city's water shortage be over?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - After a brief water update, Jackson mayor unleashes on city councilman at press conference
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 10:00 PMThe mayor's press conference was supposed to be about the city's water crisis. It became a rebuke of Councilman Kenneth Stokes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mary Irby-Jones, Clarion Ledger's top editor, to become executive editor in Kentucky
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 01:56 PMMississippi native Mary Irby-Jones, editor of the Clarion Ledger and Hattiesburg American, to join the Louisville Courier Journal as executive editor.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Local experts give tips on how to prepare for future water outages in Jackson
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 03:15 PMJackson's water outage could last for a few more days as state, county and city officials are work to repair water systems.
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- Mississippians without power might not be able to boil water, but they can disinfect it. Here's how.
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 05:36 PMFor Mississippians who do not have power or cannot boil water traditionally, there are other methods to adhere to the water boil advisory.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Jackson water crisis: Where is Mississippi National Guard distributing water Thursday?
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 11:05 AMNational Guard troops will be at four locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to distribute non-potable water to Jackson residents.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Central Mississippi Correctional Facility facing internal investigation after inmate death
Thursday - 02/25/2021 - 11:54 AMCommissioner Burl Cain opened an internal investigation at the prison following the death of an inmate at the facility Friday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Winter storm exposed frailty of water infrastructure in cities of the South
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 10:00 PMCities throughout the South found out what happens when infrastructure past its shelf-life meets several days of temperatures below freezing.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes addresses Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's recent comments
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 04:37 PMCouncilman Kenneth Stokes speaks to media Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, about Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's comments made about the councilman on Tuesday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Amtrak: Passenger trains to return to Gulf Coast in 2022
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 10:31 AMAmtrak passenger service along the Gulf Coast is on track to return in 2022 — and could come in the early part of next year, a company official said.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Need a shower? Metro Jackson YMCAs open facilities to residents impacted by water outages
Wednesday - 02/24/2021 - 11:29 AMJackson-area YMCAs will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for those needing to shower.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Power outages, water shortage: Jackson eateries are finding a way despite the challenges
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 10:00 PMRestaurants in Jackson are making the best of a bad situation as they recover from a winter storm system and continuing water shortage.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Coronavirus in Mississippi: 348 new cases, 24 deaths reported Tuesday
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 11:01 AMSince the virus hit the state in March, a total of 291,222 cases and 6,577 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Reeves: Teachers, first responders to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in March
Tuesday - 02/23/2021 - 04:11 PMGov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday that teachers and first responders will be able to receive COVID-19 immunizations beginning in March.
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