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Tonya Boyd-Cannon

What happens when silk meets sand? The answer may be found in the sultry singing voice of Tonya Boyd-Cannon.

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It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, Ballet Magnificat! presents "Snow Queen" at 2 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

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Obesity Rate Flat, Mississippi Still Highest

An annual state-by-state survey says the country is making good progress in improving its overall health—including a flat obesity rate and a lower rate of smoking. But individual states, especially …

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A Decade of Jazz Artistry

The Mississippi Jazz Foundation began with a well-attended concert at Belhaven University's Center for Performing Arts.

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Saltine, MDA Take Flight; Southwest Grounds Them

Former Parlor Market Chef de Cuisine Jesse Houston is preparing to make his return to the Jackson restaurant scene, this time as the owner and operator of his own establishment.

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Marek Dlouhy

Marek Dlouhy and his wife, Shelagh, opened DCZ Designs: "Nature's Jewelry" eight years ago.

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HUD Finally Stirs on Housing Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has accused Dallas, one of the nation's largest cities, of violating civil rights law through housing practices that discriminated against black, Latino …

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Community Meetings & Events

A toy drive for pediatric patients at Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

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10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

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With Three Weeks Left, Consumers Fear They May End Up Without Health Coverage on New Year’s Day

The next three weeks are critical for consumers keen on getting health coverage as soon as the health law allows it on Jan. 1.

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Howard Barron

Jackson photographer Howard Barron died at age 79 from a heart attack on Thanksgiving morning. His work with film photography and philanthropy touched many lives here in Jackson, where he …

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It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, Ballet Mississippi's "The Nutcracker" is at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

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After Years of Troubles, Largest Student-Loan Servicers Get Stepped-up Oversight

Sallie Mae and other large student-loan servicers—the companies that act as a go-between for borrowers and lenders—will soon be getting some regular oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Six Guys, Four Guitars, Loud Madness

If you aren't going to see this band, I don't want to speak with you. This is the kind of music that moshpit-inducing, sweaty-energy recordings can only hint at.

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Honoring Dr. King

Jackson State University will host the 45th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Convocation Jan. 17, 2014. The event is held every year on the Friday before the Martin Luther …

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Photos Across America

Josh Hailey's two years of documentary footage and photography from his coast-to-coast travels will be on display in Fondren Dec. 23 at his Photamerica release party.

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Stairway Back to Heaven

Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.

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Fun Run

Each marathon has its own spirit, from Boston's grueling heartbreak hill to the quirky costumes in New York City to the sunny California attitude in San Francisco.

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The Vibe of Flow Tribe

Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.

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La Brioche, Nails Envy and Jackson Eye Associates

Originally from Rosario, Argentina, Sprouts and Lazzari have traveled across Europe and South America throughout their lives, inspiring them to fuse different cultures through pastries.