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Candidate
Bomp, Bomp: Law & Order and the Race for Hinds County District Attorney
It's hard to tell whether Robert Shuler Smith, the top prosecutor in Hinds County, is confident he'll coast to a third term as district attorney—or if he's scared out of ...
Books
For Future (’80s) Reference
Author Ernest Cline has been in high demand since the release of his best-selling science-fiction tale, "Ready Player One." A bidding war and two movie deals later, he returns with ...
Russia Vetoes Security Council Proposal on MH17 Tribunal
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would set up an international criminal court to prosecute those responsible for shooting down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine ...
Ohio Cop Indicted on Murder Charge in Traffic-Stop Shooting
A University of Cincinnati officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge, with a prosecutor saying ...
Food
Neighborhood Pizza
The Pizza Shack knows what its customers want: thinner crust, two layers of cheese and an avalanche of toppings pushed to the crust's brim.
Politics
Overdue Foster Care Reform Coming Soon
Mississippi's foster-care system has long left children without medical care and living in limbo without a proper home, but state officials have largely ignored a seven-year court order to overhaul ...
Bryan's Rant
Saying Dumb Things in Sports
Last week, a few figures in the sports world made headlines for the things they said, which weren't good statements for the most part.
Candidate
Where Are We Now? Education A Prime Issue for the Primary Election
Education is a major focus for candidates in the upcoming primary elections, especially due to this year's political back-and-forth on fully funding the Mississippi Adequate Education Program.
Israeli Bulldozers Start Demolishing West Bank Settlement
Israeli bulldozers began demolishing a contested housing complex in a West Bank settlement on Wednesday as the prime minister's office announced the "immediate construction" of some 300 new units at ...
Education
Full-Court Press for Mississippi Third Graders in Summer School Has Disappointing Results
Early July in the Mississippi Delta, and the East Sunflower Elementary School was bristling with nervous energy. If educators inside were perspiring, though, it wasn't from the sweltering summer heat.
Education
‘Hand-in-hand’: Poverty + Education Keep State in Last Place
The problem with Mississippi coming in last place in the Kids Count child well-being survey is largely that perception has a big impact on the children experiencing poverty or a ...
About Those Racist Friends
You can't help but notice the unbelievably high number of comments on social media concerning the issue of what we should do about our "friends" who are racists.
Style
Swim Safely
Adding as many water-safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safe and fun experience for children and adults while enjoying the water during the hot Mississippi ...
Music
Keyone Starr: Hometown Special
When producer Mark Ronson released his hit song "Uptown Funk" last year, the mention of Jackson threw some listeners. An explanation came in the form of a powerhouse performance from ...
City & County
Farish Mess Lingers as JRA Tries to Move On
To paraphrase Michael Corleone, just when the Jackson Redevelopment Authority thought it was out—of the morass over Farish Street—they get pulled back in.
Sports
Changing More Than the Flag
SEC media days had a slightly political feel to them a couple of weeks ago. Both SEC coaches from the state of Mississippi were asked about changing the state flag.
The Slate
Another 1980-1990s star took a tumble last week. This time, it was WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan. The WWE erased Hogan from its roster after transcripts of a racist rant from ...
Editor's Note
Courage is Courage, Even If It’s Caitlyn Jenner
Free doesn’t mean you’re free only if you agree with the majority. Just like courage, freedom is freedom.
Education
Stop Blaming Families for Education Shortfalls
When we discuss issues of achievement within education, particularly revolving around Jackson Public Schools, I see the same horrifying instance play out over and over again.
Jacksonian
Erika Iguobadia
Erika Iguobadia, 35, believes in challenging her seventh-grade students at Northwest Middle School in Jackson.
