Shalina Chatlani
Stories
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National
After decades of neglect, Jackson's Black business district is coming back to life
Some cities are investing to revitalize their Black business districts. In Jackson, Mississippi, Farish Street has unique challenges as old and new business try to bring commerce back.
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1 dead and homes destroyed after tornado hit New Orleans area last night
Clean-up continues in New Orleans and a nearby suburb after a tornado moved through Tuesday night, destroying homes and killing one person.
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U.S. COVID-19 Hot Spots Dominate Where Vaccination Rates Are Low
Weeks after warnings about high COVID-19 infection rates in Missouri and in Southeastern states, vaccination rates remain low and health care systems are stressed.
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The Reasons Why The South's Vaccination Rate Lags Behind Other Regions
Several southern states are far behind the White House's goal of vaccinating people against COVID-19. It's becoming a block-by-block, house-by-house effort to encourage people to get vaccinated.
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After Crippling Winter Storm, Recovery Neglects Underserved Mississippians
Mississippi endured a winter storm that knocked out power and water to hundreds of thousands of residents. Black Mississippians say their needs continue to be ignored.