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Removal of Confederate Symbols Turns Nasty in New Orleans
Backlash against a plan to remove prominent Confederate monuments in New Orleans has been tinged by death threats, intimidation and even what may have been the torching of a contractor's …
Volkswagen Gets a Month for Plan on Diesel Emissions Fix
Volkswagen and government regulators must present a detailed plan within a month on getting nearly 600,000 diesel cars to comply with clean air laws or risk the possibility of a …
Business
Capitol Improvement District Passes, Only 10% of Contractors Must Be Minority
A large chunk of Jackson would become an improvement district under a bill that passed the Mississippi House of Representatives yesterday.
Music
Big Freedia
Even though it's only March, New Orleans-based bounce artist Big Freedia has already had a demanding year.
Charlotte Transgender Rule Nixed; Other Cities Reined In
Sparked by backlash to Charlotte's ordinance allowing transgender people to use restrooms aligned with their gender identity, the North Carolina legislature reined in local governments with a broad bill that …
Music
The Sum of Tiny Moving Parts
While listeners don't often find the term "family band" applied to heavier forms of music, Minnesota-based math-rock trio Tiny Moving Parts takes on the title with pride.
Cover
Politicians for Sale? State’s Consumer Finance Association PAC Spends Big on State Officials
Payday and small business lenders are not always welcome business development on the municipal level, in no small part because of the cycles of poverty easy-to-obtain, high-interest loans can feed.
Jacksonian
Gerold Smith
When Jackson native Gerold Smith, also known as Gerold Girbeau, launched classic hip-hop radio station BDay 99.1 FM, the idea was simple: Mississippians need to be schooled on the old …
FBI: Attacker's Phone Possibly Accessible Without Apple Help
The government has been adamant for weeks: FBI investigators need to unlock an encrypted iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers, and Apple Inc. was the only one …
Judge Asks US to Defend Secrecy of Trump Associate's History
A federal judge has asked the Obama administration to shield from public disclosure court records related to the once-secret criminal history of a former Donald Trump business partner.
Politics
Politicians for Sale? Egg Bowl Rivals Take Care of Lawmakers, No Report from JSU
If the Ole Miss-Mississippi State rivalry extends to Capitol expenses, the University of Mississippi is winning in the department of free tickets for state lawmakers.
Body Found in Burned Home of Miss. Filmmaker
Authorities in Madison County say a body has been found in the fire-damaged home of a Mississippi filmmaker.
SUNSHINE WEEK: Amid Push for Transparency, Few Colleges Reveal Investments
Colleges and universities are under growing pressure from Congress and campus activists to reveal financial investments made through their endowments, but most institutions are standing firm against the idea.
City & County
City to Begin $9 Million Operation Orange Cone Street Repairs—But Which Roads?
The Operation Orange Cone committee has given the go-ahead to begin work on several of the city’s most worn-down streets. However, it is still unclear which streets the work is …
Music
More Mississippi Sound
While our state's status as "the birthplace of American music" certainly sounds impressive, it doesn't say much about where Mississippi music is today.
Music
The Mind of David Liebe Hart
Los Angeles-based entertainer David Liebe Hart mesmerized thousands of viewers through his performances on Adult Swim's "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!"
City & County
As the Water Turns, City Wrestles Over Corrosion Study
One question has haunted Jackson residents since January: Is the water safe to drink?
Obama Nominates 'Serious' Candidate for SCOTUS, Challenges GOP to Put Aside Partisanship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama nominated appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging Republicans to drop their adamant refusal to even consider his choice …
Cover
Long Live Hal
Malcolm White decided that because he sees his annual parade as a gift to the city, it could also be a way to continue to honor the gift of his …
Cover
Play It Again, St. Paddy
With floats, beads and libations abounding, Jacksonians will have plenty of colorful sights and sounds to enjoy during Hal's St. Paddy's Parade, but the party won't end with the parade …
