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[Rob In Stereo] Reinventing a Legend
When a music icon decides to break back into the mainstream, the popular strategy is to enlist a hot producer who can help update his or her sound for the …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 21
February is here, and the theme for the Mal's St. Paddy's Parade is in the works. That means you're probably looking with a hopeful eye toward spring and spring break …
[Rob In Stereo] Relevancy In Roots
Modern roots music has hit a creative low in recent years. Artists have shown decreasing concern for progressing the genre, focusing instead on "authenticity." Of course, valuing authenticity over progress …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 31
Spring fever is in the air, and you'll find lots going on this week around town.
Jarvis Summers
Ole Miss was on a three-game losing streak to Mississippi State at home in C. M. "Tad" Smith Coliseum. The Rebels were on a six-game losing streak overall to their …
Fondren Event Features Local High School Artists
If you've never been to a Fondren After 5 event (what used to be called ArtMix), or even if you have, here's a great reason to come next Thursday: to …
Study Measures Tourism at Casinos and State Parks
A report from the Mississippi Development Authority shows that tourism is the fifth-largest private-sector employer in the state.
Obama to Address Nation Tonight
President Barack Obama is expected to release details about a $300 billion jobs package during a televised speech at 6 p.m. tonight.
James Farrar
James Farrar, treasurer and director of daily affairs for the Mississippi Justice Party, joined the movement in December 2011. He was dissatisfied with the state of the country, especially in …
Mississippi Scores Low on ACT
ACT scores for the class of 2011 show Mississippi high school students lagging behind the rest of the country in preparing for college.
Ever Heard of … ?
Big Bill Broonzy—This mysterious but talented artist touched the souls of many blues fans from the 1930s through the 1950s. Often regarded as the best-selling blues artist on Vocalion's Race …
Personhood Stalled in Nevada, Arkansas
As Mississippi voters rejected a proposed personhood amendment last November, Personhood USA and other supporters of the measure already had plans underway to promote similar initiatives in other states.
[Artist to Watch] Noo Noo: Doing it All
When talking about the big names in rap today, you'll hear names like Jay-Z, T.I. or Lil' Wayne. Rap is a male-dominated genre, and it isn't often that ladies get …
[Rob In Stereo] Where's the Outrage?
A lazy, bumbling, painfully apathetic character almost always appears in future-dystopia comedies. He or she represents what humanity will become if we decide to stop holding society and culture accountable …
Community Events and Public Meetings
Fall Community Enrichment Series, at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Most classes start the week of Sept. 19 and fall into the categories of arts and crafts, computer, dance, …
Community Events and Public Meetings
Events at Fleet Feet Sports (Trace Station, 500 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland). Free; call 601-899-9696.
Green Couch, No Covers
In an old brick warehouse in downtown Hattiesburg, Paul Burch strums roots music on his guitar. Warm light bounces off hardwood floors and his comfy brown jacket as the song …
The First Ever JFP Top 25
The first annual JFP Sports top 25 features nine teams from the SEC, five teams from the Big 12, four teams from the Big Ten, two from the ACC, two …
‘Only Believe'
Sharon, Miss., native Cynthia Allen released her first independent record April 17. Personal difficulties she'd faced in recent years inspired the album, "Only Believe," she says. Allen, along with her …
Cooper-Stokes Making Waves
Newly minted Ward 3 Councilwoman LaRita Cooper-Stokes walked into the City Council chambers at City Hall on Friday ready to make changes. The first thing she noticed was that council …
