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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.

The president of the Ohio Health Care Association, which represents several nursing homes in Northeast Ohio, is happy Gov. Mike DeWine is encouraging compassionate care visits for families. In fact, requests for those visits have increased at several nursing homes and assisted living facilities since DeWine issued guidance last week to encourage family visits if a resident's mental health and physical health is declining, Peter Van Runkle said.

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish is pushing back against a proposal from county council that would limit the county executive’s influence over the county sheriff. County council is considering changes to the ordinance that defines the obligations of the county sheriff, including removing language that says the Cuyahoga County sheriff employs and supervises department staff “with the approval of the county executive.”

The past year of canceled events and closed theaters inspired much of the arts scene to move online. Moving into the second year of the pandemic, virtual programming isn’t disappearing. The Greater Cleveland International Film Festival will stream completely online this April. Many theaters and musicians also continue to perform online to stay connected.

The Dance Your Ph.D. contest is meant to get scientists to explain their research through dance. This year's winners created a choreographed rap video to explain how clouds are formed.

A former Cuyahoga Land Bank employee will serve two years of probation and pay a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to making a false statement to federal investigators. Kenneth Tyson entered the guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Cleveland on Tuesday morning as part of an agreement with prosecutors. A grand jury indicted Tyson in November 2018, accusing him of accepting free work on his property from an individual identified as “M.R.” In exchange, prosecutors alleged, “M.R.” received help securing demolition work with the Land Bank.

Thousands have received COVID-19 vaccines at the mass vaccination clinic inside the Wolstein Center since its opening a week ago, and thus far, people are sharing positive reviews of the process. Lauren Tatum, a small business owner from Cleveland, received her shot there Sunday and did not have a single complaint.

People only need to wait two weeks after their symptoms subside to get the COVID-19 shot, doctors advise.

A coalition of elections officials from around Ohio are underlining their call for a second primary to happen August 2 — and no later.

Maybe it was Halloween, or maybe it was the tidal wave of pumpkin spice advertisements. Either way, this month's Recommended Dose electronic music mix turned out darker and more aggressive than usual.