Republican Candidates Part Ways
Three Republican gubernatorial candidates took different views of taxes and education this weekend at a Mississippi Tea Party-sponsored debate at Northwest Rankin High School.
Teachers: No More Social Media
A new Mississippi ethics policy for teachers raises questions about student-teacher relationships in the digital age. The policy prevents teachers from directly communicating with students through social media websites and …
JPS Admits Handcuffing Kids for Hours
Read the complaint and the JPS response. Also, read our previous story.
City Not Ready To Finalize Hotel Plans
A Mississippi Business Journal article reporting that the city of Jackson is "set to bet" $40 million from its general fund to own half of the long-proposed convention center hotel …
Sara Murphy
Like David fighting Goliath, Sara Murphy is attempting to slay a monster: Alzheimer's disease. Murphy, 30, is the outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter, an organization working to …
Council Approves Zoo Debt Restructuring
The Jackson City Council grudgingly approved a loan guarantee for the Jackson Zoo last night, even though some council members called for the city to take ownership of the zoo.
City Plans Major Street Projects
Residents near Fortification Street will see construction crews breaking ground next week in preparation for a dramatic renovation.
Jayne Sargent
Last night, the Jackson Public School Board voted to name Jayne Sargent the district's interim superintendent.
McDade's Remodels Fondren Store; DJP Expands ‘Courtesy'
McDade's Market will begin a major renovation of its Fondren grocery store in July.
JPS Names New Superintendent; Approves Budget
Jackson Public Schools Board members voted to name former superintendent Jayne Sargent as the district's interim superintendent last night. The district also adopted a budget for the 2011-2010 fiscal year.
Candidates Reveal Differences at Debate
Three Republican Party gubernatorial candidates leaned heavy right on social issues, but differed slightly on some money matters at a Flowood debate sponsored by the Mississippi Tea Party.
County Attorney looks to investigate UMMC's pig use
Read our previous stories on the UMMC pig issue from Jan. 24 and Jan. 26.
Commander Jesse Robinson
With help from the community, newly appointed Jackson Police Department Precinct 1 Commander Jesse Robinson hopes to improve the quality of life for residents. Robinson, who served as Precinct 1 …
Science Museum Launches Early Childhood Initiative
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will implement a new early child initiative over the next three years, the museum announced last week.
Community Events and Public Meetings
2 p.m., Storytelling with Autumn MorningStar, at Ridgeland Public Library (397 Highway 51, Ridgeland). MorningStar is a Native American magician and storyteller. Free; call 601-856-4536.
A Week of Layoffs
Dozens of Mississippians lost their jobs this week in layers of irony. Mississippi Department of Employment—the agency that helps people who get fired or laid off—said Wednesday that it will …
State Tackles Metro TB Cases
Speaking at a community forum this morning, Mississippi Department of Health nurse Ann Jackson said that the state needs help from community members to address a high number tuberculosis cases …
Simeyon Butler
"You can be a smart person, but if you're not able to communicate effectively, it's a waste of time," Simeyon Butler says.
It's the Weekend!
For a taste of Broadway, see Leading Ladies: A Night of Nostalgia Friday and Saturday at Brent's Diner and Soda Fountain (655 Duling Ave.) presented by Fondren Theatre Workshop. The …
