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Senate Approves 200th Federal Judge Nominated by Trump

The Senate has approved the nomination of a Mississippi judge to a federal appeals court, the 200th federal judge named by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the Republican-controlled chamber. …

Brian Flowers Wins GOP Congressional Primary Runoff

Brian Flowers, a military veteran who works at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Tuesday won a congressional Republican primary runoff. He will face Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in November.

Rally for Education Equity in Mississippi

On Wednesday, June 24 at 4 p.m. Central, the Institute for Democratic Education in America is hosting a rally in downtown Jackson, Mississippi with the support of national organizations Journey …

Five Things to Know about Carlton McGrone, Freelance Writer

"Although I was a natural storyteller, I never knew I wanted to write until I applied for Southern Miss' student-run newspaper, The Student Printz. Since then, I've wanted my life …

Anisa Martin Photo courtesy Lady Helen's Soaps

• June 24, 2020

Soap-Maker Cleans Up with Nerd Appeal

Memories of her grandmother, Maxine Towner, first nudged Anisa "Max" Martin into soap-making. But, a question from her daughter set the hobby in a playful direction that dabbles into nerd …

John Uzodinma II, Breaking Barriers Four Strings at a Time

When the pandemic cancelled most of his scheduled events, violinist John Uzodinma II sought a way to stay connected to the public.

The Garden Farmacy: Local Eco-Farmers Offer Seasonal Staples and Medicinal Herbs

Three days a week, the farmers of The Garden Farmacy climb out of bed early in the morning and step through the fields, knives in hand, to harvest the produce …

Losing Queenyanna: Could Quicker Response Have Saved Her Life?

Queenyanna Davis would have been 6 years old on June 23, but she was murdered. She attended Watkins Elementary School in Jackson.

Smelling Sewage on Sage Street

Jesse and Sarah Pittman have had to live with the smell of sewer for a long time. They call it racist that the City of Jackson hasn’t stepped up to …

Legislature In Overtime, Criminal Justice Reform Top Priority

Efforts to change the Mississippi flag first appeared stalled out: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann condemned the effort to a committee, which showed no intention of calling it up.

Ariss King: Telling Stories, Realizing Goals

When Ariss King was a little girl, her parents took her to art museums and enrolled her in art camps to encourage her creativity.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Stop Glamorizing the Cruelty of Racist Ancestors

"The Legislature put up this flag as a stated symbol of white supremacy in 1894 as all those hideous soldier statues were popping up with their sappy remembrances, and it …

State Health Officer Warns in Interview: Prepare For Overwhelmed Hospitals by Fall

State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs has led Mississippi’s response to COVID-19 since the first days of the crisis. Now, facing spiking metrics in all of the state’s key indicators …

Jackson Water Bills May Decrease Under Pending State Law; Sewer Woes Mount

The City of Jackson could lower residents’ water-bill debts if Gov. Tate Reeves signs Senate Bill 2856, which both houses of the Legislature passed unanimously, 51-0 in the Senate and …

"When we put our fist in the air, it's not to threaten anyone. It's to …

• June 23, 2020

OPINION: What Side Are You On? Racism Is Dividing Nation Along Line of Morality

"This election year will force America to choose between two very different ideas. What side are you on? Yes, America, there are two sides. We have arrived at the inevitable …

Frances Patterson Croft

Frances Patterson Croft has been director of strategic initiatives for the Women's Foundation of Mississippi, a statewide, Jackson-based nonprofit that works to ensure economic security for women and girls in …

The Mississippi Senate has confirmed a former judge, Sean Tindell, as the state's new public …

• June 23, 2020

Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner is Confirmed to Job

The Mississippi Senate has confirmed a former judge, Sean Tindell, as the state's new public safety commissioner.