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Education
Senate Debate at Millsaps, AIM for CHangE at MSU and Belhaven Family Weekend
Millsaps College and Mississippi Public Broadcasting will host "Decision 2018: Mississippi U.S. Senate Debate," featuring candidates in the state special election to fill retired U.S. Senator Thad Cochran's seat, on …
Person of the Day
James Meredith
Harvard University's Graduate School of Education is awarding James Meredith its Medal for Education Impact, the highest honor the school awards.
Jacksonian
Tasha Bibb
During Tasha Bibb's sophomore year at Mississippi College, she was not sure what she wanted to do after graduation. That's when she learned about the nonprofit Innovate Mississippi, then called …
Biz Roundup
Coming Soon: A Movie Theater Explosion
While some businesses are busy introducing themselves to the Jackson metropolitan community, others who have already established their presence are finding innovative ways push forward even further.
Biz Roundup
Tom Ramsey's Stäge Pops Up, Bar Expands and Mississippi Modern Open House
Local chef Tom Ramsey, owner of La Finestra, is hosting a series of pop-up dinners at Taste of the Island Caribbean throughout October.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Magnolia Roller Vixens Roller Derby: "Independence Slay" against the Hub City Derby Dames of Hattiesburg is at 7 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex.
Person of the Day
James Vinson
SoilTech Consultants, Inc., a Ridgeland-based geotechnical engineering firm, hired James Vinson as the firm's practice leader on Thursday, July 19. Vinson then moved to Jackson from Knoxville, Tenn., to start …
Person of the Day
Lt. Col. Steven Robinson
Lt. Col. Steven Robinson has served as both a professor and chairman of Military Science for Jackson State University's Department of Liberal Arts since August 2019.
Person of the Day
Tyson Carter
Mississippi State University made SEC history when coaches in the conference named senior guard Tyson Carter as SEC Sixth Man of the Year, the first time an MSU player has …
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.
Business
Moving Forward in Jackson
Development often happens in fits and starts in Jackson, but fall 2018 should see a lot of bulldozers and hard hats around town.
Person of the Day
Girmay Berhie
Jackson resident Girmay Berhie became Jackson State University's new dean of the School of Public Health and Social Work in August 2019.
Education
USM Students Receive Lessac Kinesensic Training, Welty Statue at Millsaps and Professor Attending Leadership Summit
Millsaps College dedicated a new statue of Mississippi native author Eudora Welty on Monday, Nov. 13.
Person of the Day
Dr. Sunny Fridge
Dr. Sunny Fridge is a former producer, reporter and anchor who has taught in the mass communications department at Jackson State University for 14 years.
Events
It's the Weekend!
Saturday night, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Pops I: Simply Swingin'" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Person of the Day
Frank Mickens Jr.
Frank Mickens Jr., a longtime Jackson resident who founded engineering and construction firm Encon, Inc., died on Nov. 17 at age 67.
Education
Pandemic Course and Giveback Event at USM, JSU/U of M Collaboration Grant
The University of Southern Mississippi recently released a free online course to help the public better understand COVID-19 and other pandemics.
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.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Mississippi Corvette Classic is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex.
Education
New JSU Theater Director, USM Entrepreneur of the Year and Jackson Chamber Teacher Awards
Jackson State University named alumnus Prince Duren as director of the school's theater department this week.
