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Freedom today is under attack

OPINION COLUMN by Douglas Carswell:

Editorial: Demonstrations must be peaceful

The violent demonstrations and assault on the U. S. Congress will go down as a sad day in U. S. history.

Closing Doors: New charter school makes plans to open in former Trinity Presbyterian Church building

Members of Trinity Presbyterian Church will soon say farewell to their church, which has been in Jackson for 70 years.

JLJ Leaders: Junior League of Jackson board members

Members of the 2020-2021 Junior League of Jackson board includes (from left, back) Adriane Louie, operations vice president; Jane Harkins, treasurer-elect; Kim Porter, sustaining advisor; Carmen Gr

Reservoir officials look for additional revenue to fund future projects

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) has mapped out its budget for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

  • SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads

    By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, READ MORE > 578 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:36 AM

    OPINION column by: Sid Salter

    At noon today with the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Democrats will control the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives and narrowly the U.S. Senate.

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  • Gov. Reeves names permanent head of state’s economic development agency

    By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 439 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:32 AM

    Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday appointed John Rounsaville as permanent Mississippi Development Authority director after Rounsaville served as interim since May.

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  • Court of Appeals decisions - January 19, 2021

    By Press Release - Mississippi Court of Appeals, READ MORE > 321 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:51 AM

    Mississippi Court of Appeals

    January 19, 2021

     

    McCarty, David Neil, J.
    2020-KM-00087-COA
     

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  • SBA Announces Approval of About 60,000 PPP Loan Applications

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    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:39 AM

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Jan. 19 that it has approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for over $5 billion, between the program’s re-opening on Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. ET through Jan. 17.

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    Open House: Northside artists featured

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    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:34 AM

    Several Northsiders were among the artists whose works were recently featured in an open house at Jackson Street Art Gallery. 

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  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 20th, 2021

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    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:28 AM

    Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

     

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  • Jelani Cobb and Calvin Trillin to Speak about "Race in America"

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  • Trustmark Opens Portal for SBA Paycheck Protection Program

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    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:08 AM

    Trustmark announced the opening of the application portal for additional business funding through the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program. Applications by eligible businesses will be accepted through an online portal for a safe, secure and expedited process.

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  • Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

    By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 3,833 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 05:57 PM

    U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

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  • Two legislators test positive for COVID-19, lawmakers begin receiving vaccines

    By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 847 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 04:52 PM

    A Mississippi state senator and a state representative have tested positive for COVID-19, Mississippi Today confirmed on Tuesday, prompting concerns that another Capitol virus outbreak could occur.

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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 4,266 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:41 PM

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest that could lead to the misspending of public dollars.

But several operators and advocates of Mississippi charter schools, which receive taxpayer funding, say they should be exempt from those laws.

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Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be… READ MORE

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Northsider Reed Hogan's over-the-counter Covid-19 treatment cuts death rate 25-40%

COVID-19 Treatment Success with a Combination of Two Over-the-Counter Drugs -- Pepcid and Zyrtec  … READ MORE

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Miss Gathings and Allen planning February 20 wedding at Galloway Methodist

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milton Gathings Jr. of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Toy… READ MORE

Miss Farrington, Thompson planning February 26 wedding in Florida
Churchill and Carpenter exchange wedding vows Sept. 12 in outside service
Banks and Carroll united in marriage August 1 at St. Luke’s Methodist
Miss Ethridge and Dale making plans to wed December 30 in Greensboro
Miss Baker and Mundine planning January 30 wedding at St. Matthew’s Methodist

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