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Film
Hollywood, Miss.
When most people think of the film industry, Hollywood comes to mind. But California is a bit far for film buffs who want to spend their summer exploring memorable locations …
Music
Study in Style
While some people like to study in silence, I like to have some good music in the background.
Music
Honky Tonk Night
Just when you thought things couldn't get any hotter this summer, Pryor and the Tombstones will heat up the stage as the featured performers at the C Spire Summer Music …
Music
Rising Star Sarah Jarosz
Despite her age, Sarah Jarosz is a force to be reckoned with in contemporary bluegrass.
Gig
Gig: Swell Saleswoman
'As a kid, I wanted to work at Pixar. It was a pretty big dream of mine for a while. That would have to be a pretty awesome job.'
Person of the Day
Holly Powell Lange
At first glance, Holly Powell Lange seems like your average mom. Once you start talking to her, though, you realize she is actually a superwoman.
Music
Opposite Day Comes Once a Year
Local Jackson band, Opposite Day, both formed last year and performed at Chick Ball for the first time with guitarist and singer Griffin Jones, 15; bassist Beth Ann Jones, 13; …
Jacksonian
Lydia Hall
Lydia Hall, a 19-year-old graduate of Madison Central High School, has been a volunteer teacher at an orphanage in El Salvador for the past five summers.
Food
All Natural
When it comes to farm-to-table eating, chef Nick Wallace is putting his money where his green thumb is.
Person of the Day
Neddie Winters
Neddie Winters, a Tunica, Miss., native, was named the 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc. 2016 Mentor of the Year for his dedication to mentoring young people in the Jackson …
Person of the Day
Tommie Mabry
Tommie Mabry lives by the words, “I cannot walk in my future with my foot in my past."
City & County
Violent 'March Against Fear,' Roots of 'Black Power' Honored at Tougaloo College
On Saturday, June 25, the Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Inc., Tougaloo College, The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute and Nissan hosted the 50-year commemoration of the March Against …
Jacksonian
Gregory McCarty
Gregory McCarty, 32, has had a lifelong fascination with numbers—something that has been both a blessing and a curse. Born in Jackson, he spent his childhood years moving.
Jacksonian
John Tierre
John Tierre, an Omaha, Neb., native and owner of Farish Street restaurant Johnny T's Bistro & Bar, knew that, even as a child, he wanted to be an entrepreneur.
Jacksonian
Erin Shirley Orey
Erin Shirley Orey serves others not for monetary gain or personal accolades, but because she recognizes a need.
Jacksonian
Elaine Maisel
From crafting matching outfits for her Barbie dolls as a child to painting gnomes for her garden as an adult, Elaine Maisel's fascination with the miniature world has manifested itself …
Jacksonian
Lauren Lyles
A desire to achieve personal fame drives some people; others may find inspiration in getting wealthy. Jackson native Lauren Lyles' motivation stems from her desire to see and help people …
Politics
I Voted for Sanders Despite the ‘Bernie Bros’
With all of my trepidations, I voted for Bernie because I feel, of all the candidates, he is the one who legitimately has my back.
Editor's Note
My Cool City
I can say without a doubt that there is no better place to grow up or to live than Jackson.
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