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Biz Roundup
The Apothecary, Grant Awards and Encore Entrepreneurs
This past weekend, Brad Reeves, owner of Brent's Drugs, opened The Apothecary, a 1,000-square-foot "speakeasy" lounge inside the circa-1946 soda fountain.
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Moving Debate to House
The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size it is today.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Capital City Roller Girls Roller Derby Game is at 6:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.
Committee Passes Bill to Address Sexual Assaults
With broad support from Republicans and Democrats, a House committee Wednesday approved legislation to tackle the growing problem of sexual assault in the armed forces by taking away the power …
Soldier Pleads Guilty in Massacre of 16 Afghans
Seated at a table with his hands folded in front of him, twiddling his thumbs, an American soldier dryly spoke about how he slipped away from his base in Afghanistan …
Music
Genuine Performance
The members of Indiana-bred rock-and-roll crew Modoc have certainly been industrious with their time.
Cover
R.I.P., Medgar
Imagine not being allowed to vote for the candidate of your choice, even though you were allowed to register to do so, or not being able to go to the …
City & County
Giving and Taking the Reins
More than 30 years of service to a city and a state culminated in one 4,000-word speech at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center May 29.
Question o' the Week: We are celebrating the life of Medgar Evers this week; if you could say anything to him, what would it be?
We are celebrating the life of Medgar Evers this week; if you could say anything to him, what would it be?
Editor's Note
Anticipating the Best
Without the facts, people cannot make good decisions for themselves. They cannot come together in social or activist forums; they can't celebrate what's great about their community while tackling what's …
Mississippians Taking Supplies to Okla.
A group of volunteers from a Mississippi town that was hit hard by a tornado in 2011 will travel this week to help victims of a deadly twister that hit …
Deadly Okla. Tornado Widest on Record, Rare EF5
The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated — a record 2.6 miles wide with winds …
Soldier Due to Plead Guilty in Afghan Massacre
The American soldier charged with killing 16 Afghan civilians during nighttime raids on two slumbering villages last year is expected to recount the horrific slaughter in a military courtroom Wednesday …
Manning Trial Takes on Cloak and Dagger Feel
Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial over the leak of hundreds of thousands of classified documents has been all about secrecy and security, and his trial has taken on a cloak and …
Most Miss. Cities Hold Mayoral Elections Tuesday
Most Mississippi cities will elect mayors Tuesday, choosing people to propose budgets, appoint department heads and make sure that potholes are filled, garbage is collected and clean water is flowing.
City & County
Lumumba: 'What a United Jackson Looks Like'
Chokwe Lumumba brushed off the notion that a rumored write-in campaign for fellow Jackson Councilman Quentin Whitwell would derail his plans to become the city's next mayor in Tuesday's general …
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
Snake Week Creature Feature at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). June 3, June 5 and June 6, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy hands-on reptile encounters. $4-$6; …
VA Hospital Director Says Troubles are in the Past
The new director of the veterans' hospital in Jackson is struggling to change perceptions of the institution as members of Congress and a government oversight office pursue investigations into misconduct.
Terror Fears Keep Toxic Plants Hidden from Public
Until the local fertilizer company in West, Texas, blew up last month and demolished scores of homes, many in that town of 2,800 didn't know what chemicals were stored alongside …
AP Sources: Obama to Name Ex-Bush Aide to Head FBI
President Barack Obama is prepared to nominate James Comey, a former Bush administration official with bipartisan credentials, as the next FBI director.
