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No twerking. No drinking. No smoking. But it’s still a party at this Christian nightclub

Summary NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Cove is a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub in Nashville, Tennessee. It was launched last year by seven Black Christian...

Mississippi passes quicker pregnancy Medicaid coverage to try to reduce deaths of moms and babies

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Legislature is sending a bill to the governor that will allow Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy in an...

Mississippi police unconstitutionally jailed people for unpaid fines, Justice Department says

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says a Mississippi police department in one of the nation’s poorest counties unconstitutionally jailed people...

Reginald Rodges II and Marquisha Clark Named Mr. and Miss CCC for 2024-2025

BY JASALYN K. LUCAS | FEB 29, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - Yesterday on February 28, four determined students showcased their confidence and compassion as they...

Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Approves More Than $14.5M in Funding for 33 Projects Statewide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that during its most recent public meeting, the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund...

Ensuring Financial Security: The Significance of Life Insurance and Beneficiary Designation

By CA Staff Writer | Feb 29, 2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - Life insurance stands as a cornerstone of financial planning, offering a crucial safety net...

A bill would close 3 of Mississippi’s 8 universities, but lawmakers say it’s likely to die

Summary JACKSON, Miss (AP) — A bill proposed in Mississippi would close three of its universities, but lawmakers say it is unlikely to pass. Republican...

Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins

Thursday, February 29, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. — Circuit clerk offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for in-person absentee voting this Saturday, March...

Preserving History: Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale, MS Celebrates Milestones and Advances Preservation Efforts

For Immediate Release (Updated Feb 29, 2024) BY Brenda Williams | February 2024 An Update from the Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale MS Where the blues gave birth...

Justice Department Finds Conditions at Three Mississippi Prisons Violate the Constitution

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Mississippi WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today its findings that conditions of confinement...

Bolivar County Long Term Disaster Recovery Committee receives UCC grant

Mound Bayou, Miss., December 7, 2023 - Katie Howe, Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery, Global H.O.P.E. United Church of Christ (UCC), National, announced today...

Mississippi’s Republican-led House will consider Medicaid expansion for the first time

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is one step closer to what would be a landmark shift in health care policy. The Republican-led House is...

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