In a surprising move, Biden pardons Bennie Thompson and others ahead of Trump’s inauguration, aiming to protect them from potential legal threats. Biden Pardons Congressmen Bennie Thompson Before Trump’s Inauguration Jackson: So, Biden made a big move just before Trump’s inauguration. He announced some pardons early Monday morning, right? It was all about protecting folks…
Mississippi braces for snow on MLK Day, with Jackson and Hattiesburg expecting significant accumulations and hazardous travel conditions MLK Day Weather: Snow Forecast for Jackson and Hattiesburg, MS Jackson: Mississippi woke up to some seriously cold weather on Martin Luther King Day. The National Weather Service in Jackson warned of impactful snowfall across much of…
Jackson Public Schools shifts to online learning due to heating issues during a cold snap affecting two high schools Two JPS High Schools Go Virtual Amid Heating System Failure Jackson: So, here’s the scoop. Jackson Public Schools just announced that two high schools are going virtual for a bit. Why? Their heating systems totally failed,…
As Jackson’s mayor, Lumumba outlines his main priorities before his term ends Lumumba’s Key Goals as He Nears the End of His Second Term in Jackson Jackson: With just a little over six months left in his second term, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is all about fixing up the city. He’s focused on improving city…
A significant winter storm is poised to bring heavy snow and frigid temperatures across the U.S., affecting millions. Major Winter Storm Set to Impact Much of the U.S. with Severe Weather Kansas City: A massive winter storm is hitting the U.S., and folks are really feeling it. Millions are getting ready for some serious snow…
In the Mississippi Delta, poor infrastructure and poverty are linked to rising cases of parasitic infections among children and adults Infrastructure Neglect and Poverty Fuel Parasite Issues in Mississippi Shaw: For years, Marecitta Dorsey’s kids have been feeling sick. They often complain of nausea and stomach aches, which sometimes keep them out of school. It’s…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shooting involving Ridgeland police that left both an officer and a suspect injured Ridgeland Police Involved in Officer-Involved Shooting, MBI Investigating Ridgeland: So, there was this officer-involved shooting in Ridgeland, Mississippi, on December 31. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is on the case, trying to figure…
