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Effective Words: Northsider’s decision to become physician results in ‘always something worthwhile’

Dr. J.

The New Classroom: Northside students adjusting to home schooling

Although Lowe and Stella Sims can look out the window and see their school, Jackson Academy, the seventh and fourth grader now attend class at their home on Sheffield Drive.

Northside couples postponing ‘I dos’ with limitations on gatherings

On March 14, Madison resident Emma Liston went in for her final wedding dress fitting ahead of the “big day” marked on the calendar for April 4, when she would marry Austin Draughn.

Coping: Setting schedules, activities help children while at home

Keeping kids busy could be key to helping them cope with the new normal, as schools remain closed due to the coronavirus, experts say.

5 things you didn't know about Walker Tann

1. After Katrina, he was in the Super Dome when it reopened.

2. He was the youngest president of the Central Mississippi MLS.

Tested for COVID? Stay home until you get the results

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On Fri, 03/27/2020 - 16:31

Chicken Little is wrong

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On Fri, 03/27/2020 - 16:07

If it bleeds, it’s the lede. Disaster headlines sold newspapers (when people read them). Now screaming talking heads sell panic on TV. It’s contagious. The precautionary principle becomes: assume the worst and follow the herd.

Lumumba calling on prayer warriors

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On Fri, 03/27/2020 - 15:16

(JACKSON, Miss.) – Calling all prayer warriors!

City urges residents to avoid flushing "flushable" wipes

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On Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:20

(JACKSON, Miss.) – In an effort to keep sewer lines clear, the City of Jackson is asking residents to avoid flushing sanitation wipes, even if the package states they are flushable.

Fees for online bill pay could be suspended, thanks to COVID-19

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On Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:18

(Jackson, MS) – The Mississippi Public Service Commission is coordinating with utility providers under its jurisdiction to temporarily suspend convenience fees for online payments during the COVID-19 outbreak. These providers are Entergy Mississippi, Mississippi Power Company, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and Spire Gas.

PSC to the public: Stay away from utility workers

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On Tue, 03/24/2020 - 17:03

(Jackson, MS) – The Mississippi Public Service Commission is urging the public to stay away from utility crews working in the field.

Global panic attack

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On Mon, 03/23/2020 - 19:00

Now that Americans are sufficiently scared by COVID-19 to start washing their hands, it’s time to start thinking about the economic damage caused by social distancing.

MGA postpones championship events due to COVID

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On Mon, 03/23/2020 - 16:42

The Mississippi Golf Association sent out this letter today:

MGA Members & Member Clubs,

DMH shares wellness tips

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On Mon, 03/23/2020 - 13:26

The ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus is a challenging time for many, but the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is encouraging Mississippians to learn about how they can cope with the stress and anxiety that is a natural r

St. Dominic clarifies testing site information

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On Mon, 03/23/2020 - 12:42

To clarify the information shared by the Mississippi State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 testing sites in the metro area, St. Dominic Hospital supports COVID-19 testing at dedicated locations through its St. Dominic’s Family Medicine and MEA Medical Clinics.

Tested for COVID? Stay home until you get the results

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) and Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) are advising Mississippians who have been tested for COVID-19 to self-quarantine until they receive test results. With almost 600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and eight COVID-19 related deaths, physicians and public health leaders are stressing the importance of social distancing, washing hands, and preserving critical medical supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE).

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