Story
Are Bonds for Municipal Projects Bad?
Last week, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Tate Reeves (the current state treasurer) refused to pull a campaign ad that his Republican political op-ponent described as misleading.
Story
Eric Wassilak
Eric Wassilak wears all the hats at Fondren Guitars, a business that serves as a hub for local musicians to buy, play, learn and repair their equipment. He's store manager, …
Story
Picking the Right Pick
John Looney bounced a synthetic Dunlop Gator Grip guitar pick on a table at Hal & Mal's. He was in between sets playing the mandolin with Anna Kline and The …
Story
PyInfamous Wins ‘Coldest MC' in Nation
Watch PyInfamous perform June 24 at Forever Friday at Suite 106.
Jason "PyInfamous" Thompson, 29, has won the national Coors Light's "Search for the Coldest MC" contest. He was one of four regional finalists.
Story
FBI Celebrates Civil-Rights Heroes
The federal government recognized the sacrifice of three civil-rights workers today at the naming of the new Federal Bureau of Investigation building on Echelon Parkway.
Story
Strip Mall Nixed; Biz District Applauded
The Jackson City Council planning committee refused to approve a new strip mall in south Jackson yesterday.
Story
Rev. Otis Moss III
Rev. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ of Chicago, visits Tougaloo College to speak to teenage girls this week.
Story
Henry Lee "Trey" Mangum
AIDS activist Henry "Trey" Mangum died Friday in New Orleans, leaving behind a particularly heartfelt legacy of hope.
Story
Kids Finish Police Academy Program
A room of proud parents eagerly watched their children graduate from the Youth Citizen's Police Academy this morning at the Jackson Police Training Academy on St. Charles Street.
Story
Muriel Hollins
This is a corrected version of the story. We spelled Muriel Hollins name wrong previously. We regret making this error.
Story
You Get What You Give—Or Don't Give
On Father's Day, I always wonder what I should get for my husband to adequately express my love and appreciation. Since Mother's Day is only a month beforehand, I try …
Story
Mississippians Dying Faster than Hondurans, Study Says
Mississippi is churning out low life expectancies when compared to some developing nations, and not because of violent living.
Story
Oakley Garden Signals Progress
As teenagers picked ripe squashes and tomatoes from the garden at Oakley Training School in Raymond yesterday, state officials championed the project as a symbol of progress since a 2003 …
Story
John R. Kelly
Gov. Haley Barbour appointed John R. Kelly to the Mississippi State Board of Education yesterday. Kelly's term begins July 1, and the state Senate must confirm him. His term expires …
Story
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Doctor S sez: You know the sports season is lame when the WNBA is your fourth sports option. Me, I'd rather watch Arena football.
Story
A Bottle Opener and a Band
Although Jacksonians know the Church Keys for their fun performances and eccentric humor, their rare and custom-made instruments convey their musical depth and acute focus.
Photo
Story
The South's Coldest MC
This week, Jackson music fans have an opportunity to propel one of our own into the national spotlight. Jason "PyInfamous" Thompson, 29, is a top-four finalist for Coors Light's "Search …
Story
Cooking from the Pitiful Garden
I am not a gardener. I do not possess the proverbial green thumbs. Mine lean more towards "brown-and-dried-up" thumbs. I killed an aloe plant that had survived untended in a …
Story
Beware the Big C
One of the best things a man can do for his family is to care for his health.
