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Education
Duvalier Malone at Tougaloo, International Percussion Festival and Margaret Tullos Field Symposium
Community activist, motivational speaker and author Duvalier Malone spoke at Tougaloo College on Wednesday, Feb. 13, as part of its "Real Talk" spring semester series.
Person of the Day
Lydia Didia
Jackson State University named Lydia Didia as an assistant professor of accounting in its College of Business in fall 2020.
Education
New Tougaloo President and USM School Ground-Breaking in Africa
Carmen J. Walters became the 14th president of Tougaloo College on July 1. She is the second female president of Tougaloo after her predecessor, Beverly Wade Hogan, who held the …
Person of the Day
Candie Simmons
The Ole Miss Alumni Association will present Candie L. Simmons, who is the senior vice president and regional marketing director for Regions Financial Corporation in Jackson, with the Outstanding Young …
Jacksonian
Joshua Powell
Joshua Powell, an actor and producer working with Action Talent Agency in Flowood, may soon be on his way to a theater near you.
Biz Roundup
Stamps Joins Coffee Roastery, Saltine Wins Big, and New Leader at Systems Group
Debra Griffin, owner of the Coffee Roastery, will relaunch her coffee shop later this month together with Al Stamps of Cool Al's fame.
Jacksonian
Camille Snyder
In 2007, Camille Snyder was fresh out of college and working for a tech firm in Washington, D.C., when a sudden close call with cancer diverted her into pursuing the …
Fly
The Season Is Upon Us
The holiday season is drawing near, and there will be plenty to do in Jackson and beyond.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, DJ Young Venom, DJ KoolLaid, Spacewolf, Slimm Pusha and 5th Child perform at 9 p.m. at Hal & Mal's.
Biz Roundup
Magnolia MMA, Liquid Light, New Stage and Baptist Health
Jackson martial artist Jeremiah Liddell opened Magnolia Mixed Martial Arts (826 Foley St.) one month ago with the intent of bringing a casual, friendly, diverse and inclusive learning environment for …
Biz Roundup
Downtown on Display, Bio-Med, Small Biz Awards, Top STEM Majors
The second annual Downtown on Display will take place in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 1, coinciding with the fourth annual Town Creek Arts Festival.
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Take-out for Thanksgiving
If you don’t want to cook this Thanksgiving, let local businesses help you out.
Biz Roundup
Adventures in Foodland
Jackson's restaurant scene has been growing lately. Here is some restaurant news from recent months.
Business
Dine-in Cinema Survey
Groups of college students with the Else School of Management at Millsaps College are conducting surveys to determine the market viability of bringing a dine-in cinema concept theater---similar to the …
Person of the Day
Cynthia Newland
Cynthia Newland, chairwoman of the dance department at Belhaven University, was among a group of educators honored at the annual Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Awards Ceremony July 17 at …
Best of Jackson
BOJ Spin: Chris Baker
Whether you're looking to lose pounds or just trying to stay healthy, spinning is a great option. Jacksonians take their cardio seriously, so it's no surprise that readers took to …
Jacksonian
Carol Johnson Burger
Carol Johnson Burger, president and chief executive officer of United Way of the Capital Area, has been a mainstay in the organization since her start as a volunteer in 1980.
Person of the Day
Frank Laws
Belhaven University recently named Frank Laws, a 1991 graduate of the university, as its new director of advancement and alumni relations.
Person of the Day
Mitchell Shears
Mitchell Shears, associate vice president for Jackson State University’s Student Success and executive director of its Title III program, recently launched JSU's inaugural First-Generation College Students Celebration.
Person of the Day
Sadik Khan
The National Science Foundation recently granted Sadik Khan, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Jackson State University, a CAREER Award of $539,710 to advance the …
