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Unemployment Down Again

by Dustin Cardon
February 8, 2012

Unemployment figures in the United States continued their downward trend last month from the most recent high of 10.2 percent in October 2009.
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Bryant: Can’t Do Nothin’ For Ya, Man

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by R.L. Nave
Feb. 2, 2012

Phil Bryant is grounded, and the Legislature's allowance is being reduced. This week, Bryant made his first executive budget recommendation to lawmakers at the Capitol. As expected, he took a do-the-same-with-less approach to government spending. read more »

Arena Back on the Table

by Valerie Wells
February 1, 2012

City leaders fear that one day, the USA International Ballet Competition could leave Jackson because Thalia Mara Hall needs about $9 million in repairs.
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Sh*t Anonymous Bloggers Say

February 1, 2012

You know it had to happen. They're too cowardly to put their real names to their angry posts. If you watch closely enough, you realize they must be using the Anonymous Blogger playbook. Here are top entries:
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Recession Hurt Some More Than Others

by Elizabeth Waibel
February 1, 2012

During the recent recession, men and African Americans saw the steepest decline in median wages, a new report says, while women made gains, and wages for whites stayed about the same.
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Plunge Forward

by Donna Ladd
February 1, 2012

It'll take a year to read Scott Ginsberg's newest book, "Ideas Are Free, Execution Is Priceless" (Self-published, 2011, $19.99). By design. It's one of those motivational books with a suggestion a day for a year. I love these books because… read more »

The Week in Business

by Valerie Wells
February 1, 2012

Hotel RFP Coming
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has begun the process of preparing a new request for proposals for a convention center hotel. The new RFP will have rigid specifications, JRA board members said at the Jan. 25 regular… read more »

Shut ‘Em Down

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by R.L. Nave
January 25, 2012

In announcing his long-awaited committee appointments, House Speak Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, likened himself to a high-school football coach.
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Rape Victim: Fix the System

by Ronni Mott
Jan. 18, 2012

Kim Shaw refers to Leslie Bowlin as a monster. On Dec. 15, 1990, Shaw, then a student at Mississippi State University, said goodbye to her roommates and friends as, one by one, they left Starkville for the Christmas break. Bowlin… read more »

Mississippi: Not That Bad

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by Elizabeth Waibel
Jan. 12, 2012

Despite its persistent reputation as first-in-everything-worst, Mississippi isn't nearly as hopeless as it thinks it is, a new report finds. Compared to other states with similar economies, Mississippi ranks high in entrepreneurial activity, personal-income growth and the least violent crime. read more »

City to Settle Willis Case

by Valerie Wells
January 11, 2012

(Read the Cedric Willis story here, and click to view an interview with intern Darrell Creecy.)

The City of Jackson is closer to settling the Cedric Willis case. The City Council… read more »

First Week Light on Substance

by R.L. Nave
January 11, 2012

On a mild but drizzly afternoon that forced planned inauguration ceremonies indoors, Phil Bryant took the reins of Mississippi government.
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Evernote: Remember Stuff Everywhere

by Todd Stauffer
January 11, 2012

I learned an interesting tidbit about Evernote in an Inc. Magazine story about the company: From their market research, Evernote's management knows that many of their customers don't "get" Evernote the first time they use it. But, unlike many of… read more »

[Week In Jacktown] December 28, 2011 - January 3, 2012

January 4, 2012

Happy New Year, y'all! It's here, the year of the unveiling and crazy stuff that's supposed to happen this year. Jackson is one interesting place to live isn't it? Crazy or not, take a peak inside and find out what you may or not… read more »

Chief, I Crushed the Car

by R.L. Nave
January 4, 2012

Recycling is great for the Earth, but a potential nightmare if you're the victim of auto theft in Jackson.
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