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Rally for Education Equity in Mississippi

On Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m. Central, the Institute for Democratic Education in America is hosting a rally in downtown Jackson, Mississippi with the support of national organizations Journey …

Photo courtesy Carlton McGrone

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Five Things to Know about Carlton McGrone, Freelance Writer

"Although I was a natural storyteller, I never knew I wanted to write until I applied for Southern Miss' student-run newspaper, The Student Printz. Since then, I've wanted my life …

Anisa Martin Photo courtesy Lady Helen's Soaps

Lady Helen’s Soaps hold toys that feature characters from various “nerdy” franchises. Photo by Sherry …

Art

Soap-Maker Cleans Up with Nerd Appeal

Memories of her grandmother, Maxine Towner, first nudged Anisa "Max" Martin into soap-making. But, a question from her daughter set the hobby in a playful direction that dabbles into nerd …

John Uzodinma II regularly performs in the Jackson metro and beyond. Photo courtesy D’Artagnan Winford …

Music

John Uzodinma II, Breaking Barriers Four Strings at a Time

When the pandemic cancelled most of his scheduled events, violinist John Uzodinma II sought a way to stay connected to the public.

Marbury Jacobs and Taylot Yowell co-own and operate The Garden Farmacy, a Jackson-based eco-farm that …

Food

The Garden Farmacy: Local Eco-Farmers Offer Seasonal Staples and Medicinal Herbs

Three days a week, the farmers of The Garden Farmacy climb out of bed early in the morning and step through the fields, knives in hand, to harvest the produce …