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Mississippi Gov. Nominates Two to State Board of Education

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has nominated two people to fill vacancies on the state Board of Education. The governor's office announced Tuesday that Reeves has chosen Angela Bass of Jackson …

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• October 14, 2020

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• October 14, 2020

Frightening Finds

For anyone feeling festive this spooky season, the Jackson metro has your back. Many local businesses have Halloween-themed items on sale that you can use to decorate your home or …

Festive sweets from Broad Street Baking Company. Photo courtesy Broad Street Baking Company & Cafe

• October 14, 2020

Treat Yourself to Some Devilish Delights

In the Jackson area, rolling into October means that many of our favorite local shops are offering a number of tasty Halloweeny treats. Review the following list of a few …

The Prickly Hippie offers grab-and-go case cakes. Photo courtesy The Prickly Hippie

• October 14, 2020

Cover of the graphic novel’s second printing. Photo courtesy Christopher Windfield

• October 14, 2020

Local artist Christopher Windfield holds a first-edition copy of his debut graphic novel, “KIDs: Killers …

• October 14, 2020

‘Killers in Disguise’: A Tale of Adolescent Assassins and Rebellion

More dynamic, inclusive stories bent on championing relevant, valuable themes comprise the culmination of Jackson native Christopher Windfield's anime-inspired comic series, "Killers in Disguise."

Seth Power: Advocating for Mississippi and Celebrating Milestones in Life and Music

In the last year, Seth Power has released two albums, and multiple radio stations have played his single, “I Do.”

In the last year, Seth Power has released two albums, and multiple radio stations have …

• October 14, 2020

Seth Power will perform an outdoor show on at The District at Eastover on Thursday, …

• October 14, 2020

Jarvis Dortch, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi and a former …

• October 14, 2020

Secretary of State Michael Watson is enthusiastic about Mississippi’s plans for a hygienic election, but …

• October 14, 2020

After legislative leadership killed the last attempts at expanding voting access in Mississippi during the …

• October 14, 2020

Expanded Voting Access Still Off Table For Mississippians

As October unfolds, Mississippi State Sen. David Blount, D-Jackson, is watching the rising case numbers in what threatens to be the third spike in Mississippi's COVID-19 pandemic, and he fears …

Sen. David Blounts says Mississippians should enjoy safer, “common-sense election reform” that haven’t materialized. So …

• October 14, 2020

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• October 14, 2020

OPINION: What Will Election Day Look Like in Mississippi on Nov. 3? Prepare Now

Absentee voting is underway now. Because state law prohibits most Mississippians from voting early or by mail, long lines at crowded polling places are likely on Election Day. It didn't …