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Music
[Herman's Pick] Vol. 6, No. 39
It's central Mississippi's biggest outdoor music festival, Jubilee!JAM this Friday and Saturday.
Chuck Hagel, Front-Runner for Defense Secretary: Moderate Republican, Vietnam Vet, Obama Confidante
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel is a contrarian Republican moderate and decorated Vietnam combat veteran who is likely to support a more rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops …
Obama Could Reshape 5th Circuit During 2nd Term
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is widely viewed as one of the nation's most conservative federal appellate courts, but President Barack Obama could get a chance to change …
City & County
Farish: No Foundation, No Funding
The Farish Street entertainment district has been on metaphorical shaky ground for nearly three decades. In 2012, its developer says it was a literal lack of foundation that stopped the …
California Teen Shooter Was Talked Into Putting Weapon Down By Teacher
A 16-year-old student armed with a shotgun walked into class in a rural California high school on Thursday and shot one student, fired at another and missed, and then was …
City & County
Hinds County Supervisor's Battle: Round 2
The fields have narrowed—somewhat—and only a few contenders remain for two seats on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors.
Obama Seeks Time from Congress for Iran Diplomacy
The Obama administration is pleading with Congress to allow more time for diplomacy with Iran, but faces sharp resistance from Republican and Democratic lawmakers determined to further squeeze the Iranian …
Hitched
Harmony and Soul
Chelsi and J. Michael's relationship began when the attorney logged into his eHarmony account—ready to cancel his subscription—only to find he had "like 100 page views" from some "questionable" young …
Terrorists Claim 137 Killed in Kenya Mall Attack
The terrorist group behind the takeover of a Nairobi mall claimed Wednesday that the Kenyan government assault team carried out "a demolition" of the building, burying 137 hostages in rubble. …
Federal Health Care Sign-Ups Pass 1 Million Mark
The government's rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration says.
BREAKING: JPS Settles Ellis Case
Jackson Public Schools has reached a settlement with Michael and Rachel Ellis in the Ellis' Title VII lawsuit filed in January against JPS Superintendent Dr. Earl Watkins.
‘I'm Going to Get There,' by Lynette Hanson
Telling the story of his first encounter with the record business—other than the normal retail one that many 44-year-olds remember—brings a smile to Greg Preston's blue eyes. "I was about …
Dinosaur Jr. Coming Soon!
Praise the Guitar Gods, Dinosaur Jr. is back – in their original lineup! Here are the dates for a Dinosaur Jr. Reunion Tour, in conjuction with the Reissue of "Dinosaur," …
Amy Tuck's $510,000 Question
Press statement from the Mississippi Democratic Party: Recent press accounts of $510,000.00 in "unexplained loans" to the Amy Tuck campaign raise serious questions that must be answered: 1) Does she …
Conn. Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Gun Control Plan
With an announcement of sweeping proposals to curb gun violence, Connecticut lawmakers said they are hoping to send a message to Congress and other state legislators across the country: A …
Politics
Hood Wins Dem Nod for Mississippi Governor; GOP Runoff Ahead
Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood beat seven rivals to become the Democratic nominee for Mississippi governor, while on the Republican side, second-term Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves faces a runoff in …
City & County
JPS Reports Lower Suspensions Overall, But More Discipline of High School Students
The Jackson Public School District is meeting its goal of suspending 12% or fewer of JPS students three months into the 2019-2020 school year, district officials say.
City & County
CITY: Zoo Demolitions Underway, New Virden Addition Community Center, Trail Moves Ahead
The Jackson City Council voted last week to approve demolition of outdated zoo buildings that city officials say they hope to transform into a contact area for animals.
National
Pelosi Sets Wednesday Votes to Send Impeachment to Senate
After weeks of delay and strategizing, the U.S. House is planning to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate to start the …
City & County
West Jackson Creek Woes Become ‘One Lake’ Pitch
A public meeting in west Jackson to debate solutions to recent flash floods quickly turned into an impromptu pitch for the "One Lake Project" from three Hinds County supervisors and …
