Person of the Day
Yolett McPhee-McCuin
On April 4, the University of Mississippi announced the hiring of a new women's head coach, Yolett McPhee-McCuin, 34, who spent the last five seasons at Jacksonville University and oversaw …
Biz Roundup
New Dean of Nursing at MUW, USM and ASV Global Partnership, Free Orchestra Concerts at Belhaven
Belhaven University will host a free concert on Monday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Mississippi Museum of Art's Trustmark Grand Hall as part of the Composers' Orchestral Reading …
Personhood
Tightest Abortion Law in US on Hold for Several More Months
The most restrictive abortion law in the United States will remain on hold for at least several more months.
Politics
As 83 Bridges Close, Speaker Gunn Unveils Revamped Funding Proposal
As the Mississippi Department of Transportation begins to close the 83 bridges Gov. Phil Bryant ordered closed on Tuesday, House Speaker Philip Gunn announced a nearly 60-page proposal to divert …
City & County
Yarber Campaign Funder Mitzi Bickers Indicted in Atlanta
Jackson and Atlanta have been interconnected since the Mayor Tony Yarber era. Mitzi Bickers is one of those common threads, having worked on both Kasim Reed's campaign in 2009 and …
Person of the Day
Julie Seely
For Julie Seely, figure skating is a meeting point between athleticism and the arts.
Politics
Mississippi House Leaders Unveil New Transportation Proposal
Mississippi House leaders are proposing a new plan that could put hundreds of millions more dollars into highways and bridges.
City & County
Groups Seek to Open 17 Charter Schools in Mississippi
Groups are expressing interest in opening 17 charter schools in Mississippi. The state's Charter School Authorizer Board on Monday accepted letters of intent from 16 potential school operators.
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The 2018 Crossroads Film Festival
Most film blocks in this year's Crossroads Film Festival will screen at Malco Grandview Cinema.
Editor's Note
EDITOR'S NOTE: Celebrating Teen Excellence at Crossroads Film Fest
Little pleases me more than seeing teenagers from all parts of Jackson achieve great things and be recognized for them such as their inclusion this week in the Crossroads Film …
Cover
Crossroads Goes Back to Its Roots
Crossroads Film Festival is going back to its roots this year, Festival Coordinator Michele Baker says.
City & County
EDITORIAL: Lumumba Administration Must Be Proactive, Appoint Promptly
There's a modern-day adage that is good advice for the Lumumba administration: "Stay ready so you don't have to get ready."
Music
Celebrating Mississippi Composers
When the Mississippi Chorus began looking ahead to the launch of its 30th season this fall, Artistic Director Mark Nabholz says that the board faced an important question: How should …
Jacksonian
Philip Scarborough
Spot On Productions and Crossroads Film Festival co-founder Philip Scarborough, 46, says that though some filmmakers may choose to leave Jackson, he would rather be a big fish in a …
Education
OPINION: No Matter the Zip Code
Equity in education has been a hot topic of conversation around the nation over the last few years. How do we ensure that children who face extra barriers like racism …
