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Work Continues: UMMC pediatric hospital still on schedule to open in fall despite slowdown from pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of the state’s only children’s hospital is on schedule to open this fall.

At the end of the unusual school year Northsiders headed to the beach. Many ended up in the Florida panhandle. One popular destination was Watercolor on Highway 30A.

Reservoir wins war with Giant Salvinia; none found in survey

After more than a year and a half of fighting an invasive aquatic plant, Barnett Reservoir officials are optimistic that efforts to eradicate giant salvinia have been successful.

Double-hit: Closure and major exhibit postponement hits MMA hard

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) has been hit twice.

Change of Plans: Some summer camps canceled while others become creative with offerings and scheduling

As the school year ends, many are looking forward to summer traditions from daytime activities to sleepaway camps.

Two Mississippi Museums

MDAH To Reopen Museums & Library

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 05:02 PM

On Tuesday, July 7, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will reopen the Eudora Welty House & Garden, Museum of Mississippi History, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, and William F. Winter Archives and History Building in Jackson, and the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Natchez.

Reservoir fireworks show canceled

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 04:22 PM

Officials with the Barnett Reservoir Foundation and the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District have announced that the annual Independence Celebration, featuring a dual fireworks show on each side of the 33,000-acre lake, has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislature could appropriate more CARES ACT funds to help counties ensure safe elections

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 01:23 PM

The Mississippi Legislature might be appropriating more OVID-19 related federal funds to help counties deal with pandemic-related costs for the November 3 election.

Boil water notice issued for parts of North Jackson

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On Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:13 AM

Jackson has issued a temporary boil water notice for parts of the Northside.

Mayor extends state of emergency, amends stay at home order

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 05:15 PM

On June 3, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced that he would extend the city’s emergency order related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Reeves Releases Safe Return Guidelines for DMV Reopenings

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 03:39 PM

JACKSON — On June 3, Governor Tate Reeves announced his Safe Return guidelines for permanent drivers license stations across the state to reopen on Monday, June 8.

Ridgeland hands out face masks

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 02:43 PM

RIDGELAND, MISS. – The City of Ridgeland has acquired a limited number of masks to distribute to its citizens.

Masks will be available for pick up between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at three locations:

Ridgeland City Hall, Ridgeland Central Fire Station, and Ridgeland Police Department.

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Taxpayers will have to pay federal government $5 million over undeserved bonuses

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On Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:49 AM

The state of Mississippi will have to pay back $5 million to the federal government over its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over undeserved bonuses.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Bond bill would provide $190 million for projects for state agencies, universities and community colleges

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 03:06 PM

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bond bill Monday that has $86 million in funding for capital projects at state universities, $79 million in funding for capital projects involving state agencies and $25 million for projects at the state’s community colleges.

State Law Library to Host Traveling Exhibit Commemorating Centennial of the 19th Amendment

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On Tue, 06/02/2020 - 02:26 PM

The State Law Library of Mississippi will host the traveling exhibit 100 Years After the 19th Amendment: Their Legacy, and Our Future. This is currently the only scheduled stop for the exhibit in the State of Mississippi.

Two Mississippi Museums

MDAH To Reopen Museums & Library

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