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Archnemesis' EDM Freedom

Charleston, S.C., musician Curt Heiny performs about 150 shows per year as Archnemesis, and he plans to unleash a full sensory attack on Jackson at Martin's Aug. 29.

A Few Good Men

Especially after a certain age, if one is single, family, friends and even strangers offer commentary on your independent status that leaves you feeling like you're some sort of freak …

Soul Wired, Mama Hamil's and Outlets of Mississippi

Soul Wired Cafe offers healthy cuisine with plenty of vegetarian items, geared toward getting people to eat right and is also a cultural venue that provides a mix of music, …

Latin Barbecue 101

Many Latinos have moved to Mississippi over the past 10 years, so it's imperative that we all at least learn what to expect in our versions of barbecue in order …

Mississippi Residents Picking Through the Rubble in Pearl, Tupelo, Winston County

PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Dagmar Almenares, who lives in the Highlands mobile home park near Mississippi's biggest airport, said he considers himself lucky to be alive. The 33-year-old Cuba native …

Pep Talk by Mullen, Prescott, Hughes

The capital city, along with organizer Parents and Kids Magazine, hosted the annual Metro Jackson College Fair Feb. 11. Junior and senior high school students packed the Jackson Convention Complex …

The Beauty of Blowouts

Good hair just makes you feel better, and a blowout can be a little indulgence that just makes you feel more confident, or a little sexier. And who doesn't like …

Neighborhood Pizza

The Pizza Shack knows what its customers want: thinner crust, two layers of cheese and an avalanche of toppings pushed to the crust's brim.

Mullen Insists the 2015 Bulldogs Are a Veteran Squad

Coach Dan Mullen insists the 2015 Mississippi State Bulldogs are a veteran football team. The seventh-year coach says last year's rotation was so deep — especially on defense — that …

Pope: Priests in Holy Year Can Absolve 'Sin of Abortion'

Pope Francis declared on Tuesday he is allowing all priests in the church's upcoming Year of Mercy to absolve women of the "sin of abortion" if they repent with a …

James McMurtry: Plain English

Americana singer-songwriter James McMurtry grew up all over the South, but his attitude and style is pure Texas.

Unleashing the Vibe

Lucas Pettey, Owen Rockwell and Jason Mathena of The Vibe Doctors will perform for their album release show Friday, Sept. 25, at Sneaky Beans.

Garrett Responds to the JFP

Mayor Tony Yarber, toward the end of Tuesday's council meeting, addressed "allusions" of a deal being cut to reward the contract to Denali-Garrett. Yarber simply said there were no under-the-table …

Cascade on Tap, 540 Lounge and STEM Career Program

Trey Malone is bringing a new kind of cold-brew coffee process to Mississippi Friday, Oct. 30, during the Brewing Bad event at Deep South Pops.

All Citizens Files Reports Despite Founder's Africa Trip

Bishop Ronnie Crudup of New Horizon Church International left for Africa on Oct. 7, but that didn't delay the filing of the Federal Election Commission report for his super PAC, …

Hootenanny Blues

On Nov. 2, Duling Hall will host the Harvest Hootenanny, featuring performances by Cicero Buck and the Double Wide House Band. All proceeds of the event go to the Pediatric …

Analysis: Miss. Tax Cuts Could be Debated in 2015

Mississippi has state elections in 2015, and it's a safe bet that lawmakers will try to endear themselves to voters by debating a tax cut.

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Two Years of Trainwreck-Town

Local record labels Elegant Trainwreck and Homework Town have played a big role in expanding music in Jackson.

Have a Fashionable Winter

With a whole new season comes the constant question of the day: What am I going to wear?

Bronwynne Brent: Always Reaching

Bronwynne Brent has deep ties to the Mississippi Delta, but her music goes beyond the region's famous blues sounds, pulling together multiple strands of American roots music.