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Board of Ed Names Interim Replacement for Bounds
The Mississippi Board of Education has named an interim education superintendent to replace Hank Bounds, who is the preferred candidate for the post of higher education commissioner, a position overseeing …
Politics
Making Peace Over Medicaid?
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Person of the Day
K.C. Morrison
Dr. K. C. Morrison will present a scholarly discussion of race and the Obama presidency at Tougaloo College.
Fox40 and WLBT Coverage of Best Of Jackson 2012
Thanks to both Fox40 News and WLBT for coming out of the King Edward to help us celebrate the Best of Jackson with a few of our closest friends, tons …
The Peaches of Chilton County
The girls at the old farmer's market here (the one off North West Street) tell me that the Chilton County peaches will be coming in soon, probably within the next …
The Art of Museums
Museums aren't just for browsing. Many of our local museums have wonderful gift shops where you are sure to find a gift or two for the holidays.
State
Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order
Today, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m.
Fighting For The American Dream
May 31, 2006 Editor's Note: The following column about Gannett's effort control independent media is also running in the June issue of Metro Christian Living (formerly Jackson Christian Family). My …
Civil Rights
Kneeling for America: My Dad Fought, Lost Much for Athletes’ Right to Protest Racism
I believe that today my Daddy would stand, or kneel in spirit, with the NFL players who are pushing back on Trump’s treatment of them as chattel entertainment, calling for …
Old Capitol Green Could Get $13 Million
The long-delayed Old Capitol Green downtown development project drew a little closer to fruition this morning.
Art Intensive
Tougaloo Art Colony returns for its 15th year this July. Accomplished artists and curious amateurs are all accepted for the intensive experience, space permitting. The object at this retreat is …
Person of the Day
Kenny Stokes
At a press conference Friday morning outside the Jackson City Hall, Hinds County District 5 Supervisor Kenny Stokes gave an endorsement on behalf of him and his wife, Ward 3 …
Music
Stairway Back to Heaven
Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Art
Honoring Dr. King
Jackson State University will host the 45th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Convocation Jan. 17, 2014. The event is held every year on the Friday before the Martin Luther …
Steve Cheseborough Blues Classes
The popular Acoustic Blues Guitar and Blues Appreciation courses, taught by Delta blues musician and author Steve Cheseborough, are being offered again at Delta State University, Cleveland; and Greenville Higher …
Food
The Wild, Wild, Tasty West
Common Ground Covenant Church will host Taste of West Jackson for a second year on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Claiborne Park from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Crime
Pill Ring Federal Trial in Mississippi Set for January
A federal judge has scheduled for Jan. 26 the trial of a Georgia doctor accused of recruiting casino workers in Biloxi to run a prescription pill ring.
Miss. Leaders Seek Disaster Declaration
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and the state's congressional delegation are asking President Barack Obama for a federal disaster declaration for tornado-ravaged areas of the Magnolia State.
Business
Who's Getting Rich off ‘No Child Left Behind'?
In a fenced-in complex of buildings sandwiched between Capitol and Amite streets, a small tutoring business is making big money.
