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Sumati Thomas

It was at Murrah High School where Sumati Thomas, the coordinator of institutional research at Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society's headquarters in Jackson, first discovered her love of science …

Travis Meadows: On Mississippi Dirt

Travis Meadows may not be a household name for every country-music fan, but the Nashville, Tenn., singer-songwriter has made a place for himself among the biggest stars in the genre.

Angelo’s Unlikely Pairing

At Angelo's, the tables are stocked with Italian and pizzeria staples such as shakers of parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper, and something more unusual for an Italian restaurant: squeeze …

The Racist Roots of Disenfranchising Voters

Mississippi is one of 12 states with disenfranchisement laws that can affect people for life. The list of 22 disenfranchising crimes means an estimated 218,181 people in the state are …

Providing Hope in a Crumbling Library

Despite a seemingly grim reality, Jackson-Hinds Libraries Executive Director Patty Furr has hope for the Capital city's branches and the communities they serve, and she credits the work Ruth Jinkiri …

JPS Board Pushes Supe Search Forward

Jackson Public Schools could have a new superintendent by July if the Board of Trustees gets its way. Earlier this month, the board finalized its top two superintendent search firm …

Senators Tweak Rewrite of Mississippi School Funding Formula

State senators on Tuesday moved a rewrite of Mississippi's public school funding formula a step closer to passage.

Mississippi One Step Closer to 15-Week Abortion Ban

A state Senate committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 1510 , which would make abortions illegal at 15 weeks into gestation. The bill moves to the full Senate for more …

Mississippi Lawmakers: Schools Could Let Teachers Carry Guns

Some Mississippi lawmakers want to give schools the options of arming teachers in an effort to prevent future school shootings.

Mayor: No More Mugshots Released of Juveniles, People Shot by Police

Monday was the day Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba signed an executive order to stop the Jackson Police Department to stop disseminating mugshots of those involved in officer-involved shootings, such as …

Tedeschi Trucks: Capturing New Ground

When Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks performed together on New Year's Eve in 2008, it was a normal day in many ways.

Club Vudu, The Murals and Spectacles

Club Vudu, a new nightclub coming to downtown Jackson, will hold its grand opening on Friday, March 2.

Ida B. Wells

The Old Capitol Museum will host a reception and book signing for author Paula J. Giddings' "Ida, A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching" on …

Sessions: Justice Dept Can Ban Bump Stocks With Regulation

Justice Department officials are forging ahead with plans to ban rapid-fire bump stocks, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday—a move that would likely set the stage for long legal battles …

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said top officials within the department believe gun accessories like the …

• February 27, 2018

Gay Pride Parade Organizers Sue Mississippi City Over Denial

Two women sued a Mississippi college town Monday over its denial of a permit for a gay pride parade, saying the city had denied their constitutional rights to free expression …

City Will Stop Releasing Mug Shots of Those Shot by Police

The police department in Mississippi's largest city will no longer release mug shots of people shot to death by law enforcement officers.

Starkville aldermen had voted 4-3 last week to deny the parade permit, which sought to …

• February 26, 2018

Judge Again Eyes Claims from Jail Inmates Over Slow Trials

A federal judge is again calling officials from a Mississippi county before him to ask why inmates are languishing in the county jail without bail or trial.