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Tomekia Reed

On Monday, April 16, JSU named Tomekia Reed, the former head coach at Hinds Community College in Utica, as the Tigers' new head coach.

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National

In Comey Memos, Trump Talks of Jailed Journalists, 'Hookers'

In a series of startlingly candid conversations, President Donald Trump told former FBI Director James Comey that he had serious concerns about the judgment of a top adviser, asked about …

In a series of startlingly candid conversations, President Donald Trump told former FBI Director James …

Millsaps-Chism Strategies State of the State Survey (April 2018)

Business

Mississippi Supreme Court Rejects Zoning for Costco Store

A unanimous Mississippi Supreme Court says a suburb acted improperly in rezoning property for what would be Mississippi's first Costco store.

A unanimous Mississippi Supreme Court says a suburb acted improperly in rezoning property for what …

City & County

Mayor Lumumba Hosting Crime and Justice Summit Tonight at 6 p.m.

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and the City of Jackson will host a Crime and Justice Summit tonight at 6 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex downtown.

The City of Jackson will host a Crime and Justice Summit Thursday, April 19, at …

Health Care

Governor Vetoes Opioid, Crime Reforms After Signing Reentry Law

Gov. Phil Bryant has blocked an effort to help wean those addicted to opioids off the drugs with medication, as well as assisted indigent prisoners.

Gov. Phil Bryant signed one criminal justice reform measure but vetoed another, citing millions of …

Art

William Shakespeare

A couple of weeks before New Stage Theatre begins its latest production, "Shakespeare in Love," the rehearsal area is marked with tape, noting places on the stage such as the …