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10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about on Tuesday.

Texas Official: 3 Wounded in College Shooting

A shooting on a Texas community college campus wounded three people Tuesday and sent students fleeing for safety as officials placed the campus on lockdown, officials said.

running from sniffles

When I walked into the post office this morning, I was scolded for going out in the cold with wet hair.

Winter Wednesdays in February

Here and Now: the Missississippi Improv Alliance

I wanted to bring your attention to something cool going on in the month of February, brought to you by the Jackson Arts Collective. Here is the press release I …

How a Movement Fails

Thomas Linzey, author of "Be the Change: How to Get What you Want in Your Community", understands the disappointment that can come with fighting the good fight. Linzey is an …

Whose Line Is It, Anyway?

News footage from the last nine months fills a television screen with quick cuts from image to image. A dancer moves across the stage in curious confusion. A figure in …

Blythe Daigle

Blythe Daigle doesn't look like your stereotypical activist. Dressed conservatively in a gray turtleneck, blue jeans and black clunky shoes, she resembles the other inhabitants of her Belhaven apartment complex. …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Boys high school basketball, MHSAA State Tournament, Provine vs. Brandon (8 p.m.): It's city vs. the suburbs at the Mississippi Coliseum in the first round of the Class 5A play.

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

College baseball, Millsaps in SCAC Tournament (TBA, Georgetown, Texas, 1240 AM): The Majors roll into town riding a 10-game winning streak. CORRECTION: The Majors will begin tourney play on Friday …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Major league baseball, Florida at Atlanta (6 p.m., SportSouth/620 AM): The Braves aim to squish the Fish in an NL East showdown.

Race for the Cure Persists, Despite Delays

On Saturday, Oct. 3, scores of Jacksonians will don their favorite pink garments and hit the sidewalks to run in the 21st annual Susan G. Komen Metro Jackson Race for …

Ellen Langford

Jackson artist Ellen Langford endeavors to exude joy through her work. Her vividly colored paintings depict scenes of connection, often between people and animals, that may be quiet or exuberant, …

Nikelle Galatas

Jackson State University pitcher Nikelle Galatas was named SWAC Preseason Pitcher of the Year. He also was named Preseason First-Team All-SWAC as voted by coaches and sports information directors.

Hoops City

The Jackson Rage won't have to leave home for the playoffs, a luxury for both the team and its fans. The WBA will hold its first championship weekend at Jackson …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Southern League baseball, Carolina at Mississippi (7:05 p.m., Pearl, 1590 AM): The M-Braves and Mudcats square off on Thirsty Thursday. Golf, British Open (6 a.m., TNT): Tiger Woods won't be …

Mississippi Reveals Redistricting for State House and Senate

Mississippi legislators on Sunday unveiled plans to redraw the state House and Senate districts to account for population changes revealed by the 2020 Census.

Efficient Trick-or-Treating

No age is too early for walking the neighborhood on Halloween. Just keep expectations and supervision age appropriate, talk about safety, dress for the weather, and enjoy the night air …

Citigroup to Cut More Than 11,000 Jobs

Most of them, about 6,200, will come from Citi's consumer banking unit.

Making More Meaningful Memories

Many families have set-in-stone holiday traditions that they celebrate every year.