Story
Book Review: Another Brick At The Wal
"It's hard to know exactly when it happened … but for now it's clear: We're all Wal-Mart's bitches." When a quote like that launches you into "The United States of …
Story
Drug Exec Takes the Fifth on Capitol Hill, Angers Lawmakers
Infuriating members of Congress, a smirking Martin Shkreli took the Fifth at a Capitol Hill hearing Thursday when asked about his jacking up of drug prices, then promptly went on …
Photo
Story
Crime
Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty as Part of Largest Health Care Fraud Case Ever in Mississippi
Thomas Edward Spell, Jr., 50, of Ridgeland, pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett to a Criminal Information outlining his role in a more than $240 million dollar …
Story
No Policy Changes are Expected as Fed Ends Meeting
The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to stick with its aggressive efforts to strengthen a still-subpar economy.
Story
Entergy Drops Rates in Mississippi
After a year of investigation and outcry, Entergy is asking the Mississippi Public Service Commission to approve another 14 percent drop in its fuel adjustment starting Jan. 1. This new …
Story
AG: How to Protect Yourself from Gustav Scams
From Attorney General Jim Hood, verbatim: Jackson, MS-As Hurricane Gustav wraps its sweep across portions of Mississippi, Attorney General Jim Hood reminds residents impacted by the storm to protect themselves …
Story
[Hutchinson] Leave Madonna Alone
In 2006, Save the Children UK butted in and denounced Madonna for adopting Malawi orphan David Banda. Now another bunch has jumped into the adoption fray and branded her a …
Story
National
State AGs Look to Head Off T-Mobile-Sprint Deal in Court
T-Mobile, in its attempt to buy Sprint for $26.5 billion, has already notched approvals from key federal regulators. Now it must convince a federal judge that the 14 state attorneys …
Story
[Drive] Less Than Zero
Ms. D likes to point out that I'm less of a car reviewer and more of an obsessive car shopper. She's right on many levels—while I like to take sports …
Story
View from the Co-op
It's the grocery store for hippies, no doubt. Rainbow Co-op bumper stickers often find themselves on cars next to such declarations as "People Over Profit" and "Meat is Murder." But …
Story
October 12th Music Releases
Hello Everyone!!! Listed below are the new music releases for the week of October 12, 2004.
Comparatively speaking, this is a quiet week for new music. However, there are a several noteworthy gems worth mentioning. First, there are new releases from American Music Club, Camper van …
Story
Steady U.S. Housing Recovery is Boosting Economy
From purchases and prices to builder sentiment and construction, the U.S. housing market is making consistent gains.
Story
Jacksonian
Lauren Lyles
A desire to achieve personal fame drives some people; others may find inspiration in getting wealthy. Jackson native Lauren Lyles' motivation stems from her desire to see and help people …
Story
City & County
Jackson Mid-Year Progress Report
With 2021 already halfway behind us, let’s review some of the openings, expansions, nonprofit initiatives and updates that the metro area has seen since January.
Story
Key of G
A Little Love Note to the City of Jackson
Fashionista, Screech-hater and, dare I say, philosopher Lisa Turtle once asked, "What is art? Are we art? Is art art?"
Story
Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
If you're in the market for back-to-school clothes and shoes, this coming weekend is the time to make your purchases.
Story
AP Survey: Economists See No Stock Market Bubble
A nervous debate is raging among investors and analysts: Has the Federal Reserve inflated a stock market bubble by driving interest rates to record lows?
Story
Don't Let Holiday Deals Become Holiday Debt
The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Jackson cautions consumers to avoid impulse purchases this holiday season. [Verbatim from press release.]
Story
Food
Waiting for the Shoe to Drop
As a seafood lover, I'm concerned about what impact the oil spill in the Gulf will have on one of the true glories of Southern cuisine, the fish, shrimp and …
