Civil Rights
Preaching a ‘Black Genocide’ Parable
It wasn't a large crowd that gathered to hear a group of infamous clergymen share their prophecy at the last abortion clinic in the state last week. Their message: Abortion …
Business
Some County, City Workers in Line for Pay Hikes
With minimal discussion at this morning's meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, members voted 4-1 to raise the minimum wage to $9.45 per hour for employees who have …
Politics
All Citizens Files Reports Despite Founder's Africa Trip
Bishop Ronnie Crudup of New Horizon Church International left for Africa on Oct. 7, but that didn't delay the filing of the Federal Election Commission report for his super PAC, …
City & County
Anti-Abortion Preachers Take Aim at Blacks, Women and Jayonce
The rate of abortion in the African American community will hasten the downfall of McDonald's, Beyonce and Jay-Z as well as the black press, said several black clergymen who spoke …
City & County
The Elephant in the Trailer Park
The Westside Trailer Park, which has a large Hispanic population, contains around 100 nearly dilapidated trailers. The spray-painted numbers that differentiate them evoke Hurricane Katrina imagery.
City & County
Watkins: HUD Report ‘Libelous,’ ‘Inaccurate’
David Watkins, the Jackson attorney and developer who has been under fire for his handling of the Farish Street revitalization, is defending himself and his company against a scathing federal …
City & County
Yarber Gala Raised, Spent $86K
Mayor Tony Yarber's inaugural gala committee spent almost $85,670—raised from a mostly new crew of donors than those who publicly backed his candidacy.
City & County
Voter ID Suffers Big Blows
State requirements for citizens to present government-issued identification suffered several setbacks this week.
Politics
Too Little Too Late?
State Sen. Chris McDaniel's election challenge has been going on for nearly four months, but the hopeful politician hasn't gotten his way so far.
City & County
Whitwell Exits Jackson City Council Early
Jackson Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell will bow out even sooner than expected.
Politics
High Court Hears McDaniel v. Cochran Arguments
Today, the Mississippi State Supreme Court heard arguments from the legal teams of state Sen. Chris McDaniel and U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran regarding the 20-day deadline to file election challenges.
Education
Public Education Lawsuit, Explained
While Attorney General Jim Hood prepares his defense against former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove's lawsuit against the state for failing to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, advocates and politicians …
City & County
The People Take on the Sales Tax
Six months after former Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's death and the unsuccessful campaign of his son, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, to succeed him as mayor, the organizers of the citywide People's Assembly …
City & County
Dorsey Carson: Reconstructing Jackson
Dorsey Carson didn't think he'd ever run for Jackson City Council, but the resignation of Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell in August opened a door for the attorney and Jackson …
Politics
Mississippi: The Next Stage for Progressivism?
A lot is changing in my home state, and the change here says much about the South today.
