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Committee Chairman Andy Gipson, a Braxton Republican, says domestic abuse is already covered under "habitual …
Sugar’s Place gets its name from the mother of co-owner Glenda Cage Barner (pictured), whose …
Sugar’s Place has dishes such as chicken po’boys.
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Worship singer-songwriter Kari Jobe performs at Pinelake Church Reservoir campus in Brandon on Thursday, March …
Dancers from Art in Flesh dance in the Jackson Convention Complex during the Mississippi Light …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured many light installations and displays.
Dancers from Kinetic Etchings do a light dance at the Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured installations from local business NunoErin.
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, took place in and around locations such …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured light installations such as Zachary White’s …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured light installations such as Kristen Tordella-Williams’ …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured light installations such as one from …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured light installations such as a series …
The Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017, featured work from artists such as Lori …
People dance during the silent disco at the Mississippi Light Festival on Feb. 24, 2017. …
Jonathan Faulkner’s “People” piece was part of the exhibits at the Mississippi Light Festival on …
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, passed the mental health court legislation out of his Judiciary B …
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Better Beignets offers standard beignets in addition to special variations such as chocolate, Nutella, strawberry …
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Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee B, said the first proposal …
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he opposes the bill because it defies decades of U.S. …
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Hundreds of Mississippians gathered at the state Capitol the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration …
Mississippi attorney Carlos Moore sued Gov. Phil Bryant for the Confederate emblem in the Mississippi …
Last week, Chairman Jeff Smith asked members of the House Ways and Means Committee to …
House Bill 1425 , which passed the Mississippi Senate's Accountability, Efficiency and Transparency Committee on …
Mayor Tony Yarber wants to borrow $90 million for infrastructure repair against future 1-percent sales-tax …
Three former employees now have filed lawsuits against Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason (pictured) alleging …
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NunoErin Glow table Photo courtesy NunoErin
Democratic Sen. David Blount of Jackson objected to sending Mississippi education money across state lines.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressed reluctance to rescind protections for transgender students and clashed with …
The House voted Feb. 8 for a bill that would list firing squad, electrocution and …
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus asked top FBI officials to dispute media reports …
Sharidyn Barns’, a student at JSU, “Tired Man” art hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson …
Artist Shamb’e Jones’ “Mandela Fly” piece hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art exhibit, …
JSU student Oliver Ashton’s, “Continuous lines of Mandela” piece hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson …
JSU student Daria Butorina’s “Diversity” piece hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art exhibit, …
JSU student Zavier McDaniel’s “Freedom” piece hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art exhibit, …
Artist Cametria Payne’s “Collage of Nelson Mandela” hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art …
Nelson Mandela’s lithographs hang at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art exhibit, which will be …
JSU student Aundrayeah Ramsey’s “Nubian Beach Gaze” piece hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela …
The crowd mingles at the Nelson Mandela art exhibit reception at Gallery1 on Feb. 13, …
Artist Shamb’e Jones’ “Amerikkka Blood is on Your Hands” hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson …
Zedrick Wilson explains his process of his art at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art …
Artist Zedrick Wilson’s “Nelson Mandela Fabric Art” hangs at Gallery1 for the Nelson Mandela art …
House Bill 555 would require Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood to receive permission from a …
Then-Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba introduced an anti-racial profiling ordinance in 2010 that many say …
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The Trump administration on Wednesday ended federal protection for transgender students that allowed them to …
In the Mississippi House, Rep. Chris Bell spoke passionately about his experiences with racial profiling …
Ole Miss' coach Hugh Freeze faces tough questions on NCAA allegations.
The Office of Homeland Security office in Pearl was active the night of Wednesday, Feb. …
Immigration and customs enforcement agents conducted raids on eight Mississippi restaurants, including Ichiban Chinese Buffet …
Blake Wilson has led the state chamber of commerce for 19 years, and will retire …
Jackson Public School Board President Beneta Burt said the panel is confident in Interim Superintendent …
Barack Obama had the unfathomable notion to be fair and just to all—and lo and …
In 2010, then-Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba introduced a city ordinance that prohibits police from …
Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance Executive Director Bill Chandler is concerned about the effect of President …
Former U.S. “Border Czar” Alan Bersin says “a Berlin-like wall stretching from San Diego (Calif.) …
The Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance has led the charge against laws targeting the undocumented here …
Beef and Italian sausage chili
Gotta Get Up to Get Down coffee milk stout paired with a tiramisu at Wiseacre …
At a Wiseacre Brewing Co. beer dinner on Jan. 30, guests tried Wiseacre beers such …
Sen. Buck Clarke, R-Hollandale, told the Senate that if some budgets are to be increased, …
Rep. Chris Brown, R-Nettleton (left), and Rep. Josh Harkins, R-Flowood (right), have authored bills to …
Alan’s truck was parked on the grass, a sign to Daniela that something was wrong …
Immigration officers took a young woman’s brother (left) and father (right) from their home in …
Grammy Award-winning singer Mandisa performs as part of the TobyMac Hits Deep Tour, which comes …
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Mississippi author Jackie Warren Tatum’s first novel is titled “Unspeakable Things.” Photo courtesy James Patterson
Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, announced $43 million in cuts Tuesday, saying tax collections remain …
The Homeland Security Department memos, signed by Secretary John Kelly (pictured), lay out that any …
Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch pushed for equal pay for women, financial literacy education for kids …
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Mississippi House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, said that he won't bring …
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Students in several Mississippi school districts will have opportunities to take more college and career …
House Speaker Philip Gunn has committed to studying Mississippi's infrastructure needs as well as using …
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The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard …
State economist Darrin Webb said he is surprised at the state's slow revenue growth, saying …
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, presented the Mississippi Department of Education budget bill on Wednesday, which …
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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., told journalists after the closed-door meeting that after Congress' upcoming …
Legislators are considering an additional $7.6 million that Treasurer Lynn Fitch requested for payments on …
Andy Puzder, the CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., withdrew his nomination after coming under fire …
The JFP looks at how Jackson can prevent gun violence.
Gov. Phil Bryant, senior year, 1973 SOURCE Council McCluer High School Yearbook, 1973
Robert Luckett
The Senate killed the bill that would have put Gov. Phil Bryant in charge of …
Columnist Lori Gregory says Americans abdicated responsibility on democracy. Now it’s time to become “ …
Rep. Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, brought the Ghost of Tort Reform Past back to the Mississippi …
Attorney General Jim Hood mainly blames the Legislature for underfunding the Mississippi Department of Health …
The state’s system of mental-health care is the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice …
Youth Media Project student journalist Asia Mangum (left), an 11th-grader at Murrah High School in …
W.J. “Bill” Simmons (far right) was the treasurer of Council McCluer High School when now-Gov. …
Dewey Phillip Bryant, now the governor of Mississippi, said in his senior Council McCluer High …
Gov. Phil Bryant attended Council McCluer High School, a segregationist academy set up by the …
JPD Chief Lee Vance says police cannot be expected to stop every gun crime between …
David Kennedy, right, believes that gun violence can be reduced by identifying key players, and …
Chokwe Antar Lumumba says opportunities and jobs will help prevent violence in the capital city.
Mayor Tony Yarber went further than previous mayors in requesting a systemic look locally at …
Brothers Marquis (left) and Dominique (right) Garrett died after an armed home invasion. Photo courtesy …
Corporate lobbyist Haley Barbour came home to Mississippi and served as governor from 2004 to …
Republican Philip Gunn says Tuesday that two big education bills will be handled later — …
(Left to right) Loren Zyniecki, Julie Gussaroff, Melly Frances, Becca Bisque and Danjo Lynn of …
Jim Hood
Protesters marched from the Capitol to the governor's mansion on May 1, 2016, in protest …
Truffles at Sugar Ray's Sweet Shop
Sugar Ray's offers truffles, jelly beans, candied apples, gourmet chocolates, old-fashioned sodas and items such …
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Michael Flynn, national security advisor, resigned from his White House post admin reports of contacts …
Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton has said the oil spill settlement should be …
Legislation to give Gov. Phil Bryant (pictured) control of the Department of Mental Health and …
Stanley Wesley, the founding president of Respect our Black Dollars, found graffiti on his home …
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Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, spoke vehemently against Senate Bill 2567, which would put the governor …
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves told reporters that lawmakers still could address changes to the state's …
Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport, said the bill would override Jackson's ordinance, although it wouldn't require …
Rep. Chris Bell, D-Jackson, told fellow lawmakers a story of how he was racially profiled …
Sen. Sally Doty, R-Brookhaven, presented the Senate version of a campaign-finance reform bill on Wednesday, …
(Left to right) Pablo Delgado, Jonatan Temprano and Josh Brister of Burt Byler & the …
Jared & The Mill performs at Duling Hall on Feb. 4, 2017.
Jared Kolesar, who is the lead singer and acoustic guitarist for Jared & The Mill, …
Jared & The Mill perform at Duling Hall on Feb. 4, 2017.
Empty Atlas performs at Duling Hall on Feb. 4, 2017.
Empty Atlas performs at Duling Hall on Feb. 4, 2017. Pictured are guitarist and lead …
Empty Atlas performs at Duling Hall on Feb. 4, 2017. Pictured is guitarist and lead …
Republican House Judiciary B Committee Chairman Andy Gipson called House Bill 638 a response to …
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is suing 25 individuals and companies associated with a prison …
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Bobby Rush Photo courtesy Erika Goldring
Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, was able to garner enough votes in the House on his …
Treats with a touch of spice are the perfect way to say “I love you” …
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The trial of Downtown Jackson Partners President Ben Allen (pictured) drew to a close without …
Mayor Tony Yarber says he has taken a hands-off approach to the awarding of contracts …
Rep. Angela Cockerham, D-Magnolia, presented House Bill 974 last week, which would move almost all …
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Columbus, Miss.-based author Michael Farris Smith signs copies of his latest novel, “Desperation Road,” on …
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with your loved one with special holiday items from a local …
Donna Ladd and Raphael Semmes pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
Donna Ladd and Ben Ford pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
The jury is deliberating whether Downtown Jackson Partners President Ben Allen (left) is guilty or …
Matthew Holmes and Donna Ladd pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
Donna Ladd and Jelani Housworth pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
Barnete's Salon team pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Gwen Dearman and Donna Ladd pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
Jason Thomas, Donna Ladd, Mallory Kay, and Iron Mike pose for a photo at the …
Madenline Barnette, Donna Ladd, and Emily Maragila pose for a photo at the 2017 Best …
Fondren Barbershop team pose with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
John Ingram and Donna Ladd pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
(left to right) Kennedy Johnson, Zuri Pearson and Chiquila Pearson are part of cast in …
Fischer Galleries is hosting its annual Valentine's event, Art Lovers' Soiree, on Thursday, Feb. 9, …
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House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, authored a bill that will lessen restrictions and reporting requirements …
Rep. Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, authored House Bill 480
Cups Fondren team pose with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Donna Ladd and Meredith Pittman pose for a photo at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
Jake Franklin and Donna Ladd pose for a photo with Donna Ladd at the 2017 …
Zack Hamilton, Hunter Ray, and Chris Henry pose with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best …
Keandra Neil and Ryne Morrow pose with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson …
Bryce Lindsey poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Yoland L. Coronado, Kelsy Wilson, Cesar Torres, and Matthew McGuire, and Osid Riley pose with …
Anne Marie Smith and Palas Beall pose with Donna Ladd for the 2017 Best of …
James and Marilyn Kithuka pose with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Kenya Parks, Mary Claire Primos, and Amanda Doran pose for a photo with Donna Ladd …
Donna Ladd, Beau York, and Chellese Hall pose for a photo at the 2017 Best …
Chaz Lindsay poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Christine Cody poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Emily Blocker poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Tiffany Melton poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Emily Maragila poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Eli Juren poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Lauren Hood poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Michelle Corban poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Sharon Coker poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Charesse Kent poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party
Silas poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
DJ Cadillac poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Kerry Thomas poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
John Andy Bowen and Jason Miller pose with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of …
Southern Comfort poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Jason Turner poses with Donna Ladd at the 2017 Best of Jackson party.
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Downtown Jackson Partners attorney Robert Gibbs returned to the stand as the prosecution attempted to …
Gov. Phil Bryant emptied his campaign account, donating more than $760,000 to a leadership PAC …
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Elaine Chao, current Transportation Secretary, former Labor Secretary and wife of Senator Mitch McConnell, reportedly …
Marine Le Pen, of the historically racist and anti-Semitic National Front party in France, sees …
Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots, is competing for a record fifth Super …
Protests erupted worldwide after President Trump banned entry to immigrants from a select number of …
John Andy and Jason Miller pose with Donna Ladd at 2017 Best of Jackson party. …
Southern Comfort poses with Donna Ladd 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Jason Turner poses with Donna Ladd at 2017 Best of Jackson party.
Over a hundred Mississippians gathered at Millsaps College for a peaceful vigil in support of …
Downtown Jackson Partners attorney Robert Gibbs testified this morning as the second witness for the …
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House Bill 480 passed the House on Wednesday, despite opposition from some Republicans who said …
Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville (pictured), said the proposal is "the devil personified" because it would …
Mayor Tony Yarber faces new allegations from another former City of Jackson employee who accuses …
Local attorney and former legislator John Reeves took the stand this morning as one of …
Cecil McCrory Photo courtesy Rogelio V Solis
Sen. Gray Tollison, R-Oxford, brought out an education "dummy" bill in his Education Committee on …
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Nicole Medrano stepped into the role of executive chef at Saltine Oyster Bar in early …
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Eugene Carlos Tanner III Photo courtesy Fulloflava Photography
Melissa Malouf Photo courtesy Robby Followell
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Dr. Chandra Minor Photo courtesy Sterling Photography
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A mental-health court bill by Rep. Becky Currie, R-Brookhaven, could finally see the light of …
U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett leads the state’s Reentry Council and has pushed reforms as …
The House Corrections Committee passed a bill that would give judges further discretion in sentencing …
The Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment Plant may no longer be the only such facility on …
Rep. Dana Criswell, R-Olive Branch, led the charge on several school-choice bills in the House …
Sen. Barbara Blackmon, D-Canton, offered an amendment to protect victims of police shootings in Senate …
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