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Music
Keyone Starr: Hometown Special
When producer Mark Ronson released his hit song "Uptown Funk" last year, the mention of Jackson threw some listeners. An explanation came in the form of a powerhouse performance from …
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Books
For Future (’80s) Reference
Author Ernest Cline has been in high demand since the release of his best-selling science-fiction tale, "Ready Player One." A bidding war and two movie deals later, he returns with …
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Swim Safely
Adding as many water-safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safe and fun experience for children and adults while enjoying the water during the hot Mississippi …
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Food
Neighborhood Pizza
The Pizza Shack knows what its customers want: thinner crust, two layers of cheese and an avalanche of toppings pushed to the crust's brim.
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Jacksonian
Erika Iguobadia
Erika Iguobadia, 35, believes in challenging her seventh-grade students at Northwest Middle School in Jackson.
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City & County
Farish Mess Lingers as JRA Tries to Move On
To paraphrase Michael Corleone, just when the Jackson Redevelopment Authority thought it was out—of the morass over Farish Street—they get pulled back in.
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Education
‘Hand-in-hand’: Poverty + Education Keep State in Last Place
The problem with Mississippi coming in last place in the Kids Count child well-being survey is largely that perception has a big impact on the children experiencing poverty or a …
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Education
Stop Blaming Families for Education Shortfalls
When we discuss issues of achievement within education, particularly revolving around Jackson Public Schools, I see the same horrifying instance play out over and over again.
