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On a Budget, On the Go
When you're on a budget, taking your lunch to work or school is a great way to save money and eat nutritiously. You can control portions and bring healthy options, …
A Food Revolution
In an effort to build local-based food economies and support local farmers, the local food movement has recently sprouted in cities throughout the country.
[Drink] The Champagne of Whiskeys
As we turned around, the liquor-store attendant approached us from behind the counter and reached to the bottom shelf to grab a bottle of whiskey. My friends and I were …
Ruth Davis
Sitting on a park bench among automobiles, passersby and wasps buzzing about spring in full force, Ruth Davis fearlessly and passionately pours out her thoughts on life, past, present and …
The Jackass Brays: Are You Listening?
Friends and readers, it's been a busy week for Dr. S. He won't bore you with the details, since he doesn't remember any. But he does recall something about Halloween, …
DIY: Build A Gingerbread House
Irwin and Missy Koenig's Cakes & More in Byram might be a tiny place, but the goodies baked in the kitchen come out big in flavor no matter whether you're …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Doctor S sez: You know it's almost summer: the first MLB manager just got fired.
Education
Mississippi Pushes Toward Deal to Increase Teacher Salaries
Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday discussed the latest proposal to boost some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation, and negotiators said they hope to reach a final deal soon.
Education
It's a Deal: Mississippi Teacher Pay Plan Awaits Final Votes
Negotiators from the Mississippi House and Senate reached a deal Wednesday to boost some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation.
Jackson: Stop the Scorched-Earth Politics
Jackson city elections are not our city at its best. Inevitably, one or more candidates wage scorched-earth campaigns that make our city look like a hellhole.
Business
The 'Secrecy' of Hinds' Success
Hinds County Board of Supervisors President Robert Graham had good news this morning: the county has sold the Valley Title Building, located at 315 Tombigbee St., in downtown Jackson.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.
City & County
Hidden Spots for Kids
Lots of parents are familiar with the usual ways to entertain their tykes, but when they get bored with the same old, same old, try something a little different. Here …
Crews Battle Huge Wildfire Raging in Yosemite Area
Hundreds of firefighters were digging trenches, clearing brush and starting back blazes to keep a wildfire raging north of Yosemite National Park out of several mountain hamlets.
Person of the Day
Anne O'Hara
The Mississippi Arts Commission granted $1.5 million to fund artists and art programs across the state for fiscal year 2013. One of those grant recipients was Anne O'Hara, who received …
City & County
Hinds Jail Could be Privatized
The beleaguered Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond could come under new management—a private corrections firm.
Jacksonian
Libby Story McRight
Although she loved Mississippi State University and hated to leave it, Libby Story McRight knew what she needed and wanted to do.
The Proposition, by Judy Jacobs
When I heard James Taylor was coming to the Pyramid in Memphis on Friday, May 23, I snapped up two tickets. I got great seats on the floor. Well, two …
Green Party of MS Says Stop Buying Public Offices
(Aug. 16, 2003, press release) The Green Party of Mississippi announces its support for a new project called "White House for Sale" which tracks the special-interest contributions to President Bush's …
