Despite More Revenue, Budget Fight Looms
Even though no legislative budget exists yet, that hasn't stopped Democratic and Republican legislators from staking out positions on key areas.
Rebuilding His Party
Brandon Jones says the Mississippi Democratic Trust, a new political action committee he helped start in 2011 and now heads as executive director, grew from "humble recognition" of his party's …
1822 Square (Almost) Ready to Break Ground
An automated system will reduce the parking garage's carbon usage almost to zero.
New iPad: Easy on the Eyes
Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook took center stage in California to unveil the newest model of the iPad. For months now, tech writers have been speculating about what …
[Tech Talk] New iPad: Easy on the Eyes
Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook took center stage in California to unveil the newest model of the iPad. For months now, tech writers have been speculating about what …
Dedmon Pleads Guilty to Murder
Deryl Dedmon stood by silently, his face expressionless as Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio read aloud an account of the murder prosecutors say Dedmon committed last year when …
[Tech Tip] Create Standalone Browser Apps
Sometimes you don't realize how fantastic a feature can be until you use it under real-world conditions. For instance, I learned to love Fluid for Mac (http://www.fluidapp.com), when I got …
The Unofficial SPQ Glossary
Visualize the Sweet Potato Queens—smiling women throwing beads from a queenly float wearing costumes covered in green and pink sequins, spangles, and fringe; long, curling, glossy red hair; sparkling tiaras; …
Culture
All Eyes On Fondren
Get Ready, get ready, get ready! The Sweet Potato Queens are back! Grab your tiara, fluff your boa, and grab a stud and make your way down to Fondren this …
Suppressed GOP, Frustrated Dems
Philip Gunn didn't fully realize what was in store for him when colleagues elected him as speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Gunn, a Clinton Republican, told attendees at …
Abortion Foes Push New Restrictions
With personhood legislation finally out of the spotlight, lawmakers are taking aim at smaller anti-abortion issues, like placing new restrictions on abortion providers.
Rickey Thigpen
Rickey Thigpen has a few words of advice for Jackson's young people: It's better to be great than to be successful. "Set your goals and aspirations high," he says. "... …
Watkins to Remodel Pix-Capri
Developer Jason Watkins has signed a contract to purchase the Pix-Capri Theatre in Fondren, a deal he said will be finalized "in the near future."
Budget Battlelines Forming
The state may have more money to work with for the next budget year, but early talks about spending priorities suggest that negotiations will be as contentious as ever.
Biz Roundup
Biz Roundup: JSU Student Opens Boutique
Shuntel's Boutique celebrated its grand opening today. The store, located at 5749 Old Canton Road, specializes in jewelry, shoes and handbags.
Person of the Day
Charles Felton
In his first year looking into possible arsons at the Jackson Fire Department, Captain Charles Felton helped investigate more than 200 fires.
Let the Budget Debate Begin
The Joint Legislative Budget Committee is meeting this morning to review the state's revenue collections ahead of budget debates at the Capitol.
Crime
Senate Sets Sights on Gun Laws
Mississippi already exports more firearms than any other state, but some legislators want to relax our gun laws even more.
Anti-Corruption Laws Strong Overall
Mississippi is sixth in the nation for government transparency and accountability, even as our campaign-finance laws need strengthening, a recent report found.
Person of the Day
William VanDevender
Native Jacksonian William VanDevender grew up outdoors, hunting and fishing whenever he got the chance. But after graduating from the University of Virginia in 2008, he found a job that …
