Jacob Gallant
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Ridgeland, MS, United States
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Recent articles by Jacob:
School board ‘disappointed’ with board member after slur used during meeting
A Lawrence County School Board member was captured on video using a slur to refer to students. → Read More
Utility cutoff suspension ends Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi’s Public Service Commission order suspending utility cutoffs ends Tuesday, May 26. This applied to all water, sewer, electricity and gas services. Utilities could not get shut off if not paid for. The order was extended for an additional 14 days on May 12. → Read More
Miss. lawmakers seek to navigate economy dented by COVID-19
Tuesday, state lawmakers will see what kind of financial shape Mississippi is in. → Read More
Entertainment venues reopen with restrictions
Governor Tate Reeves’s safer-at-home order was set to expire on Memorial Day, but it’s been extended until June 1. → Read More
Gov. Reeves ‘excited’ to provide guidelines for Miss. churches to start in-person services
Reeves said he has good news for churchgoers. → Read More
Rapper overcomes odds to earn master’s from JSU; was declared dead 3 times
Local rapper Kirk Williams earned his degree from Jackson State University at age 36 this year. → Read More
Police chase ends in murder-suicide, source says
Law enforcement officers chased a kidnapping suspect for close to an hour Friday morning. → Read More
Police chase ends in murder-suicide, source says
Law enforcement officers chased a kidnapping suspect for close to an hour Friday morning. → Read More
Eviction suspension ends June 1 in Miss.
Tuesday, Reeves announced new social distancing guidelines for seven counties in the state. → Read More
Veteran at Mississippi State Veterans Home dies of COVID-19
A veteran at Mississippi State Veterans Home died of COVID-19 complications. → Read More
Mississippi extends tax filing deadline to July 15
The deadline now matches up with the federal tax day, which was moved to July 15 months ago. → Read More
Mississippi pastor advances to top 9 on ‘The Voice’
After stunning judges weeks ago in the first audition rounds, Todd has been on a roll. → Read More
Reeves defends stance on relief funds: ‘The emergency is right now’
Earlier in the day, the Mississippi Legislature voiced their displeasure over the way Reeves plans to use $1.25 billion in relief money from the CARES Act. → Read More
4 Meridian police officers indicted for theft, embezzlement
Each faces a maximum of 10 years in prison. → Read More
Senators, Gov. praise federal, local response to COVID-19
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves discusses the state’s latest efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Man charged in drive-by shooting at ‘Duck Dynasty’ estate
Two homes owned by “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson in West Monroe were struck by gunfire on Friday afternoon. → Read More
Man wanted after double shooting in Magee
Magee Police Department is investigating a double shooting that happened Thursday night. → Read More
Attorney General to sue China on behalf of Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch will file a lawsuit against China over the COVID-19 outbreak. → Read More
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance now available in Mississippi
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is now available for applications. Mississippians can apply at www.mdes.ms.gov or by calling 1-833-919-0334 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. → Read More
Gov. Reeves unveils new programs to assist during pandemic
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is set to host his daily briefing on COVID-19. → Read More