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OPINION: Chicago just took the lead over Covid-19. We are turning it over to indoor dining. Rebecca Meluch, Opinions Editor|January 26, 2021 I want to be sitting at a bar, sipping a drink and snacking on an appetizer just as much as the average person does. But what I want more is to see people healthy and stop hearing the stories about friends and loved ones dying. It’s been almost a year now, but hearing these stories doesn’t hurt any less.  Cases of Covid-19 are just now dropping in Chi...

At issue is the planned administration this spring of the Gifted and Talented exam for elementary school students.

Updated: 11:11 AM CST Jan 27, 2021 Grace Whitaker Two people are dead after a car crashed into a tree in Claiborne County.The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday.MSgt. Eric Henry said a Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling southbound on U.S. 61 when the driver lost control and collided with a tree. The driver, Marvin Williams, 36, of Lorman, and the passenger, Jason Baker, 44, of Port Gibson, were killed, Henry said.Alcohol and speed may have...

DePaul falls short as local universities announce vaccine roll-out plans As universities around Chicago announce their plans to help vaccinate their students and faculty members against Covid-19, DePaul revealed it has no such plan at this time.  “DePaul encourages all faculty, staff and students to get vaccinated when it is their turn. By getting vaccinated, you will put our Vincentian mission into practice by living in service of the common good,” spokesperson Kristin Mathews told The De...

Pedestrian killed on I-55 in Copiah County MHP investigates fatal crash Updated: 7:48 AM CST Jan 26, 2021 MHP investigates fatal crash Updated: 7:48 AM CST Jan 26, 2021 The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was killed in Copiah County. Troopers responded before 11 p.m. Monday to Interstate 55, near the 73 mile marker, Master Sgt. Eric Henry said. "Preliminary investigation shows that a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the northbound lanes of I-55. The p...

The DePaulia Nadia Hernandez, Assistant News Editor|January 24, 2021 Correction (1/25/2021): A previous version of this story listed the no cash bail law as going into effect in 2021. The story has since been updated to reflect that the law will go into effect in 2023.  Non-violent offenders can be allowed to return home while awaiting trial regardless of whether they can pay bail thanks to the Illinois’ new ‘no cash bail’ law, which will go into effect 2023. “Judges can still detain ...

Spring quarter to remain remote, plans underway to return in-person for fall Nadia Hernandez, Assistant News Editor|January 22, 2021 DePaul plans to maintain similar remote circumstances for the upcoming spring quarter, with the hopes of holding in-person classes by fall quarter of the 2021-2022 academic year. Spring quarter will be similar to winter and fall quarters with a small percentage of classes being offered in person, according to a Friday Newsline announcement. The article was written...

The Blues Revival with Eric Henry from 1/17/21, from WYSO Music On Demand.

Independent Herald - April 7, 2021 HUNTSVILLE — A Scott County grand jury returned nine indictments during its April session here Monday. Among them: • William Ricky Russ, 58, was indicted on two... April 6, 2021 BANDY CREEK — The National Park Service has announced several prescribed burns that will be conducted in the Big South Fork National River &... April 6, 2021 HUNTSVILLE — With the 2020 census complete, Scott County is gearing up for the required re...

The Blues Revival with Eric Henry from 1/10/21, from WYSO Music On Demand.