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Politics
Mississippi Candidates File New Campaign Finance Reports
Mississippi candidates had a July 10 deadline to file campaign finance reports. Here's a glance at how much money the statewide candidates reported raising and spending through the end of …
Obama Weighs Stepping in on Gay Marriage Case
Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage—a move that could have a far-reaching impact …
Politics
McDaniel Challenge Officially Dismissed; Childers Wants Cochran Debate
A special circuit court judge officially ordered the dismissal of State Sen. Chris McDaniel's election challenge in Jones County Sept. 4.
Politics
Too Little Too Late?
State Sen. Chris McDaniel's election challenge has been going on for nearly four months, but the hopeful politician hasn't gotten his way so far.
Politics
FEC Filings: Hyde-Smith Returned Racist's Donation, But Not $50,000 to Corporations
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith declined to return more than $50,000 to corporate donors who requested refunds from her campaign in November, new FEC filings released Thursday show.
Next Stop, Tyler?
Despite promises to the contrary, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton still has not filed for homestead exemption status in the city he governs, according to information obtained from the Hinds County …
Cheers, y'all
A Texas legislator has filed a bill that would ban booty shaking by high school cheerleaders. He's missing the point, Slate's Bryan Curtis writes. Also: Why doesn't baseball have cheerleaders?
Candidate
Ward 3 Candidate Finance Reports
Following are the finance reports for Ward 3 council candidates who have filed them.
[Stiggers] Scary Nation
I'm Boneqweesha Jones on the scene at Jo-Jo's Discount Dollar Store during his Scary Nation: Trick or Treat Halloween Costume Sale. He has an interesting selection of spooky/non-traditional costumes at …
More Than Ready
Ricky Adams used to watch and listen to his cousin, Ray Adams, and then mock everything he did, from making beats to rapping. He was only 8, but Ricky quickly …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Mississippi State Bulldogs are on the road this week.
Dedmon Pleads Guilty to Murder
Deryl Dedmon stood by silently, his face expressionless as Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio read aloud an account of the murder prosecutors say Dedmon committed last year when …
Here's What's Happening this Weekend
Two words for this weekend: Mistletoe Marketplace. If you haven't even begun to think about the upcoming holidays, this annual event presented by the Jackson Junior League will get you …
Creating The Music for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a day for partners to share their love for one another. Some people prepare romantic evenings at home by candlelight or plan a night on the town …
Boyz In Da Row
"Saints Row" is part of a growing genre known as "GTA Clone," referring to the "Grand Theft Auto" series, built on free-roaming criminal adventurers. The similarities are instantly recognizable, from …
Key of G
RIP DJ Razzle K
“He was where you went to get quality music,” Tony B says. “Razzle K took hip-hop from the streets and started a movement with those park jams. Then he took …
[Jacktown] Hip-Hop High Society, by Alphonso Mayfield
I should call this the good and the bad issue because there are several Jackson artists who have benefited from good fortune and several that have suffered from some severe …
Jackson 2000: ‘DA Q&A' Audio
Better late than never, here's the audio from the Q&A with Hinds D.A. candidates Robert Schuler Smith, Michele Purvis and incumbent Faye Peterson at a lunchtime program at Schimmel's Restaurant …
Music
Juneteenth: Celebrating the End of Slavery
Every year, cities around the country recognize Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Person of the Day
Sam Kendricks
Four years ago, pole-vaulter Sam Kendricks barely missed reaching the U.S. track-and-field Olympic trials. He was 25th on an entry list that only invited the 24 participants.
