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Lawmakers Push Forward Bryant School Proposals
The House Education Committee endorsed two bills that contain key parts of Republican Gov. Phil Bryant's education agenda Wednesday.
Cockfighting Felony Bills Filed
Cockfighting is big business because Mississippi has the second weakest cockfighting law in the nation, according to Humane Society of the United States.
Giffords Pleads for Gun Curbs; NRA Fights Back
Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers at an emotional hearing Wednesday to act quickly to curb firearms because "Americans are counting on you." Not everyone …
Ala. Child Hostage Standoff in 2nd Day at Bunker
A standoff in rural Alabama went into a second full day Thursday as police surrounded an underground bunker where a retired truck driver was holding a 5-year-old hostage he grabbed …
From Pets to 'Recess': High School Stress Relief
The four-legged member of the counseling team at the high school in suburban Chicago waits patiently, as a crush of students fills the hallways. Her tail wags with the first …
Diplomats: Iran Prepared to Up Nuclear Program
The U.N. nuclear agency has told member nations that Iran is poised for a major technological upgrade of its uranium enrichment program, in a document seen Thursday by The Associated …
The Slate
When the Super Bowl ends this Sunday, it means no more football games until next fall. I need to reverse hibernate, and sleep through the spring and summer.
Bryan's Rant
Super Bowl Cheat Sheet
It's Super Bowl week, and that means the media will beat several stories to death. If you are not a huge football fan or don't have time to read every …
Sports
It All Comes Down to This
Super Bowl XLVII features an interesting matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens. Both teams are strong defensively but very different on offense.
Music
Black Jacket Does Pink Floyd
We all know I love music, all types and kinds. One of my favorite bands ever is Pink Floyd. I first discovered them at age 13 when my seventh-grade boyfriend …
Music
An Apostle for Southern Soul
Daddy B. Nice wants to bring everyone home to southern soul. Nice, the pseudonym of Colorado-based writer Bruno Nicewanger, has been promoting the under-documented musical genre on his website, SouthernSoulRnB.com, …
Film
Grim Revenge
Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner play the leads in “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.”
City & County
Robert Amos: Bring in the Bucks
Robert Amos ran for mayor of Jackson in 2009 and for a seat on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors 2011.
You Can't Teach an Alpha Dog New Tricks
When [Richard Dawkins] said that religious instruction is more harmful than "mild" child sexual abuse and was called out on it, he couldn't backtrack.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Doubts"
Kelly was tsk, tsking about Americans believing conspiracy theories when she should be crowing about how successful FOX has been in fostering fear, uncertainty and doubt among its viewers.
Sour Lemons to Lemonade
Brother Hustle: "Welcome to the Compensatory Investment Request Support Group's first official meeting and session for 2013.
Politics
Into the Night
The Mississippi House of Representatives bandied its version of a charter-school bill for more than eight hours until close to 1 a.m., eclipsing the Senate's four-hour-long debate the previous week.
City & County
Repaved Streets, Bike Helmets and Taxi Cabs
Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced last week that, pending Jackson City Council approval, the city will use a bond issue to fund $10 million in street repaving this year.
Feedback on #BestofJackson Party
"Hands down the most diverse party all year in Jacktown. Thanks for making it great y’all!"
Question o' the Week: What was your favorite part of the 2013 Best of Jackson party?
What was your favorite part of the 2013 Best of Jackson party?
