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Noelle “Gahdis” Gee

Jackson-based singer and rapper Noelle "Gahdis" Gee, 22, stays current with her sound while addressing social issues in her music. "Mi Girlz," for example, is a shout-out to all women—from …

Council Could Front Zoo $1.2 Million

Lately, Beth Poff has been concerned about the Jackson Zoo's dire financial situation, which threatened the park's national accreditation.

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"Guero," Beck

After 2002's "Sea Change" many Beck fans were completely confused as to who made the album because it was completely different from previous hits such as "Loser," "Devil's Haircut" and …

Judge Urged to Accept Halliburton's Guilty Plea

Halliburton Energy Services and Justice Department prosecutors have urged a federal judge to approve a plea deal that calls for the Houston-based company to pay a $200,000 fine for destroying …

Girls Just Wanna Make Art

The Mississippi Arts Commission’s latest show juxtaposes several women artists’ approaches to femininity.

Jackson Rallies for Slain Teens, Against Violence

Early on the morning of Sunday, July 21, a neighbor found Jason Murphy and Albert "A.J." Barber Jr. in a ditch in Jackson's Virden Addition neighborhood, each shot in the …

Ousted Egypt President to be Tried Over Conspiracy

Egypt's top prosecutor referred toppled Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to trial Wednesday for conspiring with the Palestinian group Hamas, Lebanon's Hezbollah and others to carry out a campaign of violence …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Winter Olympics, figure skating (7 p.m., Ch. 3): It's time for men's figure skating. Why? Expect the worst from NBC

China Warns After Cruz, Abbott Meet Taiwan's President

China reiterated its opposition Monday to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan's government following a meeting between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and the self-governing island's …

Mississippi Sues Google, Saying it Violates Student Privacy

Mississippi's Democratic attorney general is once again tangling with Google, alleging in a lawsuit that the company is illegally violating student privacy, even as some Republicans try to muzzle his …

Super Bowl Gets 111.9 Million Viewers, Down from Last Year

Setting television viewership records with the Super Bowl has become almost routine, but this year's average of 111.9 million viewers for Denver's victory over Carolina is down from the past …

Mississippi Leaders Divided on Religious-Beliefs Law Appeal

Mississippi's Democratic attorney general said Wednesday that he won't join the Republican governor in appealing a federal judge's ruling that blocked a state law on religious objections to gay marriage.

Lumumba's Family Alleges St. Dominic's Didn't Check for Heart Attack

The family of former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is seeking restitution from two physicians and St. Dominic's Hospital in a wrongful-death suit filed on Tuesday in Hinds County Circuit Court.

State Might Sell Hal & Mal's Property

A legislative proposal would allow for the sale or lease of state-owned property that now houses Hal & Mal's, a restaurant and music venue.

Saint Patrick

Today is Saint Patrick's Day, the day we wear green to avoid getting pinched. But just who was Saint Patrick, and what does he have to do with Jackson's biggest …

Frank Spencer

It's lunchtime at Stewpot Community Services, and Frank Spencer, executive director, stands off to the side, watching as Stewpot does what it's meant to do—serve the people of Jackson.

Here's to the Season

'Tis the season—no, it's not Christmas in July. It's wedding season. I've strapped on my stilettos and made the rounds, toasting happy couples and collecting commemorative koozies.

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: You can hear Southern Miss baseball on 1590 AM this season. Check it out. John Cox always calls a good game.

Hinds Cornered on Inmate Medical Care

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The Hinds County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve a contract with Reddix Medical Group for medical care at the county jail. The board met this morning to approve …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: It's here, it's finally here—the second event in the PGA's FedEx Cup. Oh, yeah, and major college football begins, too.