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Music
The Avett Brothers: Learning from ‘Sadness’
Fans of The Avett Brothers might not have to find the band in such high spirits based on the title of their ninth album, "True Sadness."
Art
Writing ‘Desperation’
Many great books start from a small idea. Columbus, Miss., author Michael Farris Smith's latest novel began with a single image: a woman and her child walking down the side …
Music
Sweet Lillies, Southbound
Since forming in late 2013, Boulder, Colo.-based Americana act The Sweet Lillies has been working its way around the country, carving a name for itself in the string-band music scene …
Music
Moonshine Bandits: Outlaws & Originators
For some music fans, country music is the quintessential “southern” sound, and yet, many of its biggest stars hail from elsewhere. That includes Bird and Tex of country-rap duo Moonshine …
Books
Hurt & Healing in ‘Unspeakable Things’
Author Jackie Warren Tatum has always written, but her work was far from the field of crime fiction that readers will find in her debut novel, "Unspeakable Things" (Mill City …
Music
Mandisa: Becoming an ‘Overcomer’
California-native singer Mandisa has been a constant on Christian radio since the release of her debut album, "True Beauty," in 2008, and her star has only risen in recent years.
Jacksonian
Adam Farcus
Artist Adam Farcus hasn't needed much time to make friends and make a difference in Jackson.
Editor's Note
Try Everything, Learn Something
Like a lot of people, when I was younger, I tried my hand at everything in the hopes that I would also be inexplicably great at everything.
Music
Kari Jobe: Growth in ‘The Garden’
In the worship-music industry, few contemporary artists have achieved the staying power of singer-songwriter Kari Jobe. Since the Waco, Texas, native released her self-titled debut in 2009, many of her …
Music
Champion, Unplugged
Concertgoers who catch blues artist Grady Champion whenever he plays in Jackson might think they have his live show figured out. However, when the Canton, Miss., native rolls back into …
Music
A New Palette for City and Colour
When Dallas Green released his first music as City and Colour in 2005, he says it was meant to be a collection of "other songs."
Music
Brantley Gilbert: All on the Table
For several years now, Brantley Gilbert has been a big name in the world of country music.
Books
Greg Iles: From 'Burning' to 'Blood'
For many people, today is an average Tuesday, but for longtime fans of author Greg Iles, March 21 has been a long time coming. Today marks the release of the …
Books
Hari Kunzru
To those who aren't familiar with his critically acclaimed past works, such as 2011's "Gods Without Men," Hari Kunzru is known for his lively writing style and his ability to …
Music
Weighing in on ‘Wolves’
Ron Etheridge will likely be a familiar name—and voice—to many Jackson music fans.
Music
Jazz Fest Fellowship
Hitting the "big 1-0" is a significant milestone for any annual event, which is why Raphael Semmes and Tripp Douglas wanted to do something spectacular for the 10th anniversary of …
Film
Raising the Steaks
It's a classic tale of politics, power struggles and savory revenge, albeit in an unexpected setting. Writer-director Felipe da Fonseca Peroni's aptly named short film, "Brazilian Steakhouse," follows Rodney, who …
Film
A Thankless Job
Airport baggage screeners have an important position that is not only thankless but also, on occasion, outright despised. In German filmmaker Florian Heinzen-Ziob's dramatic short film "For Your Own Safety," …
Person of the Day
Disney's 'Dream' in Jackson
Parents, children and general fans of the "House of Mouse" will see quite a few stories at the Jackson production of "Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream," which takes place …
Music
The Highs and Low Ends
Iconic hip-hop act A Tribe Called Quest surprised many longtime listeners in late 2015 when the group seemingly began ramping up for a full return.
