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Dedmon Pleads Guilty to Murder

Deryl Dedmon stood by silently, his face expressionless as Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio read aloud an account of the murder prosecutors say Dedmon committed last year when …

Women and the U.S. Constitution: A Call to Action

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia just asserted for a second time that our Constitution does not protect women against discrimination. That was one of the arguments for passing the proposed …

No Worry: The Feds Will Pay for Medicare (Maybe)

In a bizarre twist in ideology, Gov. Haley Barbour told Neshoba County Fair go-ers Thursday that the federal government should pick up the tab for the health-care costs of poor …

It's the Weekend: Live it Up

The weather might be getting colder, but don't let that stop your weekend fun. When you get off work today, head to the Handworks Holiday Market at the Mississippi Trade …

Red, White and Blues

The annual Celebrate America Balloon Glow event kicks off the Fourth of July weekend festivities tonight at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland featuring food, games, a hot air balloon glow, country …

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It's the Weekend!

This Saturday the play "It's Time to Take Out the Trash" is at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. 2010 "Sunday Best" winner Le'Andria Johnson performs.

Tease photo Events

It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is at 1 p.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol.

It's the Weekend!

Today, Kennith Humphrey's art exhibit at Brown's Fine Art (630 Fondren Place) hangs through May 31. Entry is free; call 601-982-4844. Overnight Lows, The Bills and Turn It Off perform …

Dancing, Books and Brunch

Tonight, go put on your dancing shoes and head to Fondren Corner (2906 N. State St.) for Salsa Mississippi's Latin Rooftop Dance Party at 8 p.m., $10. The weather looks …

It's the Weekend, Baby

The old WJMI slogan "It's the weekeeeeeeend, baby!" fits in well with all there is to do in Jackson in the next few days. First, get away from your personal …

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It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, John Prine performs at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

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Would you like the chance to listen to an acclaimed saxophonist play live? FOR FREE?

Internationally acclamed gospel saxophonist and three-time Stellar Award nominee Angella Christie will be performing at The Church Triumphant during our Pastor's 25th Pulpit Ministry Anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 8, …

Sports

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: It was sad to see Ben Ingram go after three years as the M-Braves announcer. But we can still hear him on the A-Braves postgame show.

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The Art of Giving

Shopping for artists can be fun because it allows the shopper to tap into his or her creative juices to find the perfect gift. Plenty of local shops make it …

Music

[Rob In Stereo] Dropping the Ball

The television event of the year is fast approaching: Super Bowl XLIV. Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is the annual perfect storm of sports, music, advertisements and pyrotechnics culminating …

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It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Pops II: Take it to the Limit—The Music of the Eagles" featuring the Jeans 'n Classics Band at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara …

Tease photo Events

It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Cirque de la Symphonie perform at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

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Creative Autumn Activities [For Adults!]: Mod Coloring Books

I'm not quite sure what's come over me the last few weeks, but I just can't seem to get enough coloring in. Yep, I said coloring. As in: sheet after …

Sports

The Young And The Reb-less

Ole Miss called off its online mascot vote on Thursday, apparently because the only people voting in the non-binding election were Mississippi State fans. Also it seems that the artist …

Sports

College Basketball: Kentucky Blue

By the time you read this, Kentucky may have fired basketball coach Billy Gillispie.