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The Slate
There have been fewer heartbreaking losses than what happened to Ole Miss on Saturday. It is tough to have the game-winning touchdown and star wide receiver taken away in one …
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Theater
‘Tartuffe’: Wit’s Timeless Sting
Moliere, the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, made a career out of writing plays that poked fun at the ills of the French high bourgeoisie—greed, hypochondria, philandering, pretension. "Tartuffe" takes …
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Film
Big Change on the Big Screen
While some focus only on the opportunities ahead, Edward Saint Pe', founder and director of the Mississippi International Film Festival, is paving the way for emerging moviemakers right now.
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Music
Cory Branan: The Hitless Hero
Southaven native Cory Branan is coming close to home on Nov. 9 with a stop at Duling Hall in support of his newest album, "The No-Hit Wonder," his second release …
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Hitched
Brush Strokes of a Southern Love Story
The love story of Nell Knox and William Goodman began in June 2011 at a mutual friend's house.
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MDOC's Chris Epps Resigns; Agency Looks for Temp Commish
By R.L. NaveChristopher Epps, the long-tenured commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections has resigned effective today.
The letter of resignation he submitted to Gov. Phil Bryant did not state a reason for the unexpected departure nor has MDOC made one public.
The Clarion-Ledger cites "multiple sources" who confirm the existence of a federal probe, but the newspaper does not specify whether Epps is the subject of the investigation.
Epps had been the longest serving prison chief in state history.
Democratic Gov. Ronnie Musgrove first appointed Epps to lead the agency in 2002; two subsequent Republican governors, Haley Barbour and Phil Bryant, kept Epps in place.
MDOC is searching for an interim commissioner.
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Mr. Opinionated: Bill Maher Skewers the Right and the Left
Love him or hate him, Bill Maher is informed. Between having a network news editor for a father and a double-major bachelor's degree in English and history from Cornell University, …
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City & County
Mayor: Answer Questions About Tax Law Change
During Mayor Tony Yarber's campaign, he said he would be dedicated to working for the "everyday people of Jackson" if elected.
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Best of Jackson 2020: All About Local
With the holidays and cooler weather upon us, another season begins—Best of Jackson.
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City & County
Ashby Foote, Enterprising Candidate
Ashby Foote is new to the political scene, but he believes his knack for numbers gives him an edge as a candidate for Ward 1 City Council.
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City & County
Funding Cuts Could Put Women and Children Out
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is urging Jackson to move toward funding rapid-rehousing programs instead of emergency shelters. In fact, they have a put a cap on …
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Editor's Note
Mississippi: Clawing to the Top
As we've all been riding high in recent weeks over the Mississippi State football team's meteoric rise on the media radar, we've all seen those tweets. You know, the anti-Mississippi …
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Music
Two Years of Trainwreck-Town
Local record labels Elegant Trainwreck and Homework Town have played a big role in expanding music in Jackson.
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Style
What Does ‘Clean’ Actually Mean?
People who eat clean learn to read nutrition labels, and, perhaps most importantly, listen to their bodies: If you feel bad after eating certain foods, maybe it's time to give …
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Gregg Harper Wins Another Term in Congress
Republican Gregg Harper of Pearl has won another term in central Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District.
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Rep. Bennie Thompson Cruises to Re-Election
Democrat Bennie Thompson of Bolton has won another term in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District.
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Miss. Elects Cochran to 7th term
Mississippi Republican Thad Cochran has won a seventh term in the U.S. Senate after enduring a primary that was the toughest challenge of his political career and a general election …
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Biz Roundup
1 Million Cups, Kemper Costs and Minority Business Recognition
Jackson will soon be the newest home of 1 Million Cups, a national program to engage, educate and connect local businesses.
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APNewsBreak: Russia Plans Nuclear Summit Boycott
Russia has informed the United States that it will boycott the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, diplomats told The Associated Press on Tuesday, potentially stripping the meeting of one of its …
