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Power Industry Watchdog Grows Three New Teeth

The Mississippi Public Service Commission will be getting $824,901 to better watchdog the power industry. This morning, District 1 Rep. Travis Childers announced the grant award from American Recovery and …

JSU Dreaming of Civil Rights Corridor

John R. Lynch Street, the history-rich thoroughfare running through Jackson State University, could see new life as a civil-rights corridor. JSU leaders floated a vision of the street as a …

The Medicaid Question: Expand or Not?

In a less than eyebrow-raising new report, Mississippi's University Research Center has concluded that covering more people with Medicaid would cost the state millions upon millions of dollars.

David Banner Responds to the MS' Best Awards 2006

What did he have to say?

After three days of media buzz from Bet.com, MTVnews.com, Sohh.com and the free2flow.com websites, David Banner is speaking out about the 1st Mississippi's Best Awards that will take place on …

University Place Thriving; Job Money

Mississippi is restarting a job program that gives businesses subsidies to hire new employees. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds the STEPS 2 program, which stands for Subsidized Transitional …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 23

The Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music brings back the 17th-century dueling harpsichords with John Paul and Shawn Leopard Thursday, Feb. 19, in the St. James Episcopal sanctuary at 3921 Oak …

Promises, Promises: Climate Change

Slowing the buildup of greenhouse gases responsible for warming the planet is one of the biggest challenges we face.

Art with Heart

Miranda Jordan got a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes, in December 2003.

A Truly Racially Diverse America Ahead

Now that the nation officially numbers more than 300 million, what next?

The Associated Press has an intriguing story about what America will look like when we hit 400 million people, which is projected to happen in fewer than 40 years. White …

High Tech, Free Trade and ‘New Labor'

The blogosphere seems a bit a-flutter over the dawning awareness that an increasing number of "knowledge worker" jobs -- mostly high-tech -- are being outsourced by American corporations to other …

Asleep at the Budget Wheel?

According to an AP poll, President Bush's economic policies are playing better with the country this week—the stock market is up, consumer confidence is rolling along and Bush's economy approval …

[Wine] Zin Is In

While most folks might immediately think of cold, crisp and dry white wines for hot weather, I often think of something very different—zinfandel. When firing up the grill (or watching …

[Wine] Winely Wanderings

You know, sometimes subjects for this wine article don't come easily. I mean, after a while, what's left to write about? But when it comes down to it, does there …

[Wine] New Zealand…They Make Wine There?

For the average person, New Zealand probably means little more than lush green mountainous landscapes, sheep and Hobbits. For the savvy wine drinker, however, New Zealand means world-class Sauvignon Blancs, …

Showcasing J. Lee

No subject matter is off limits. Karma, interracial relationships, alcoholism and homosexuality are just a few of the controversial topics addressed in Jimmie Lee's, aka J. Lee, stage productions.

Talking Thalia Mara Upgrades

A program management firm has studied Thalia Mara Hall and is recommending the city make some major upgrades to the theater and hire an events manager.

9 under $9

Looking for a good meal that isn't fast food, but hearty and affordable?

Something Old, Something New

I'm a modern woman. I realize that many time-honored southern traditions, once revered as sacred, have become passé.

Music For Change

Maurice and Carlton Turner grew up in Raymond surrounded by the sound of jazz greats and the sight of their parents passionately working to improve the lives of young people …

Azia’s Picks 7-10-20

Rain or shine, there are many safe virtual and outside events happening in the city, so take some time to fill up on sunshine and love. Please stay safe and …