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Raising An Army

This past Monday night, I sat in an auditorium at Millsaps College packed with students—mostly female, but many males as well—and watched the documentary "Half the Sky."

Food Trucks, Grants and a Winter Wonderland

BankPlus and Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas presented two Jackson organizations with $4,000 grants.

Ambrose Tabb

In Jackson, Ambrose "Eli" Tabb was influential in the high school arts scene, but is most noted for his relentless pursuit of social justice.

Group of the Day: Millsaps Feminists

Although still a relatively new group on campus, the Millsaps Feminists are making waves and sparking conversation.

Community Events and Public Meetings

The "Getting on Easy Street" Finance Seminar at the Jackson Medical Mall is Oct. 1, 6 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room.

DiCaprio, Maguire, Others Urge Voter Expression

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire lead a cast of stars in a new public service announcement urging young voters to use social media to express the issues most important to …

10 Local Stories This Week

We had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.

Building Community: Perception vs. Reality

At age 14, Joshua Dedmond had one thing on his mind: starting Jackson’s next big megachurch.

Evers, Winter: Mississippi Moving Forward, But ...

Few eyes were dry when Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of Jackson civil-rights hero Medgar Evers, stood in front of 600 people in downtown Jackson Thursday night and declared her love …

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Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson

Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson is putting her knowledge of "crazy money" into an app.

It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is at 1 p.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol.

Are Penalties Strong Enough for Assault Crimes?

Authorities say a recent attack in north Mississippi on a woman who was beaten, bound and set on fire has renewed discussions on sentences for assault crimes.

Miss. Has Smartphone App for Driving Test

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has partnered with Mississippi Interactive LLC to offer a driver's practice test application for residents with the proper phones or other hand-held computing devices.

Four Season Growing: A Garden Cornucopia

Now that you are either tending or contemplating a fall garden for freshly grown, organic crops, you might consider four-season farming for year-round food.

A 'Big Menu' for Blues Fans

Blues in the Delta is still alive, and now it's getting organized. Over the past 10 years, the promotion of blues in the region has grown, including new museums and …

Raising and Spending

The way Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker is raising campaign cash, you would think his opponent was former Vice President Al Gore, not retired preacher Albert N. Gore Jr.

Sharpening My Skills

When it comes to cooking, I am enormously interested, but easily intimidated.

Rice Country Classic

Alex Eaton of Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601-420-4202) has spent his whole culinary career in the South.

Walking with Mr. Meredith

F*ck you, n*gger!" It was Oct. 1, 1962, and James Meredith was finally a student at the University of Mississippi.

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10 Things to Know for Today

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