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Godfrey, Take Me Away
Godfrey Morgan, the Jamaican native whose food delights JFP staffers more than any other, is fulfilling one of his (and our) dreams: He now has a restaurant downtown. On May …
[Dance] Shall We Salsa?
If you've ever dreamed of gliding across the dance floor like Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, you're not alone. Growing up on those old black-and-white musicals on TV made me …
The Wide World of Tea Cakes
With fall's cooler temps, my palate shifts to warmer, cozier and more comforting foods. I realize that I can once again turn on my oven without causing myself or my …
On the Road With Harry Truman
Right off, I have to admit that Harry Truman is one of my favorite presidents.
[Rev] I Was Too Busy Driving
Where to start? Back in May I wrote a column about high gas prices when a barrel of oil was being traded at $40, a 14-year-old high. Last week, it …
Take a Little Trip
"A restaurant-as-icon is at 509 North Farish St. The Big Apple Inn, 354-9371, has been at that location over 60 years—just north of the Collins Funeral Home and across the …
Something Old, Something New
On Dec. 7, Emmi Sprayberry and Ron Chane will try to bring something new to their old haunt at Swell-O-Phonic retail store in Fondren: pop art. The new collaboration between …
Egypt Airstrikes Target Militants in Sinai
Helicopters carried out missile strikes against Islamic militants in Egypt's first airstrikes in the Sinai Peninsula since 1973.
[Lott] Doing Our Job
The U.S. Senate is considering highway legislation that will improve public safety, make transportation easier and help create new jobs. Since the beginning of our republic, Congress has been charged …
[Talk] Thompson's Easy Win Shocks Many
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-2nd District, easily trounced his Democratic opponent Chuck Espy in the June 6 primary. Thompson, who has held his seat for more than a decade, won …
Gold Miners: A Review Of "North Country"
A fictionalized account of an actual 1984 court case that revolutionized sexual harassment law and exposed the misogyny of Minnesota's mining industry, "North Country" is a stunning, must-see drama marked …
[Drive] Revenge of the Minivans?
What is the deal with my life and minivans? All of a sudden I seem to find myself ensconced in the little buggers just a little more often than I …
Gwendolyn Magee
Gwendolyn Magee, 64, first started making quilts in 1989 during a six-week quiltmaking class at a local Jackson quilt store that no longer exists. She only planned to make a …
Two Prodigies at a Crossroads
In the dog days of summer, two prodigies have arrived at a decisive moment in their careers. And now, they might be the most important players in their respective sports …
coronavirus
Grants for Projects at MSU and USM, JSU to Serve as Polling Place
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, an organization devoted to curing spinal cord injury by advancing research and improving the quality of life for individuals with paralysis, recently awarded a …
City & County
Hinds County Administrator Riley-Collins Resigns, New Emergency Director
Hinds County Administrator Jennifer Riley-Collins and the board of supervisors parted ways Monday when she tendered her resignation after less than a year in the office.
Person of the Day
Matt Corral
Matt Corral accounted for five touchdowns, including a go-ahead 91-yard touchdown strike to Elijah Moore in the fourth quarter, as Mississippi rallied to defeat South Carolina 59-42 on Saturday night.
City & County
Azia’s Picks 1-29-21
Whatever your goals are, be kind and patient with yourself and treat yourself to some fresh air and sun this weekend. If you need some help filling up some free …
Person of the Day
Mississippian Spotlight in Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl LV is going to happen on Sunday, Feb. 7, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the Kansas City Chiefs. As with every Super Bowl, there are plenty of …
Politics
Mississippi Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Medical Marijuana
Two prominent Mississippi physicians urged lawmakers Monday to put “guardrails” in place if medical marijuana is legalized in the state, warning that officials should be careful about making a product …
