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Cory Branan: The Hitless Hero

Southaven native Cory Branan is coming close to home on Nov. 9 with a stop at Duling Hall in support of his newest album, "The No-Hit Wonder," his second release …

Brush Strokes of a Southern Love Story

The love story of Nell Knox and William Goodman began in June 2011 at a mutual friend's house.

Mr. Opinionated: Bill Maher Skewers the Right and the Left

Love him or hate him, Bill Maher is informed. Between having a network news editor for a father and a double-major bachelor's degree in English and history from Cornell University, …

Mayor: Answer Questions About Tax Law Change

During Mayor Tony Yarber's campaign, he said he would be dedicated to working for the "everyday people of Jackson" if elected.

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Best of Jackson 2020: All About Local

With the holidays and cooler weather upon us, another season begins—Best of Jackson.

Ashby Foote, Enterprising Candidate

Ashby Foote is new to the political scene, but he believes his knack for numbers gives him an edge as a candidate for Ward 1 City Council.

Funding Cuts Could Put Women and Children Out

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is urging Jackson to move toward funding rapid-rehousing programs instead of emergency shelters. In fact, they have a put a cap on …

Mississippi: Clawing to the Top

As we've all been riding high in recent weeks over the Mississippi State football team's meteoric rise on the media radar, we've all seen those tweets. You know, the anti-Mississippi …

Two Years of Trainwreck-Town

Local record labels Elegant Trainwreck and Homework Town have played a big role in expanding music in Jackson.

What Does ‘Clean’ Actually Mean?

People who eat clean learn to read nutrition labels, and, perhaps most importantly, listen to their bodies: If you feel bad after eating certain foods, maybe it's time to give …

Gregg Harper Wins Another Term in Congress

Republican Gregg Harper of Pearl has won another term in central Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District.

Rep. Bennie Thompson Cruises to Re-Election

Democrat Bennie Thompson of Bolton has won another term in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District.

Miss. Elects Cochran to 7th term

Mississippi Republican Thad Cochran has won a seventh term in the U.S. Senate after enduring a primary that was the toughest challenge of his political career and a general election …

1 Million Cups, Kemper Costs and Minority Business Recognition

Jackson will soon be the newest home of 1 Million Cups, a national program to engage, educate and connect local businesses.

APNewsBreak: Russia Plans Nuclear Summit Boycott

Russia has informed the United States that it will boycott the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, diplomats told The Associated Press on Tuesday, potentially stripping the meeting of one of its …

Panel Criticizes ShamsidDeen, Democrats

A committee that oversees state judicial elections is criticizing a candidate for circuit judge in Hinds County, saying he's improperly being linked to the Democratic Party and Democratic U.S. Senate …

Brittany Maynard Galvanizes Right-to-Die Movement

With no states voting on right-to-die laws Tuesday, the weekend death of Brittany Maynard won't have an immediate political impact.

Stokes, Graham Blast New Jail Planning Committee

In response to the seemingly never-ending bad news out of the Raymond Detention Center, county officials this morning took an incremental first step toward finding a solution.

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Analysis: Miss. Tax Cuts Could be Debated in 2015

Mississippi has state elections in 2015, and it's a safe bet that lawmakers will try to endear themselves to voters by debating a tax cut.

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Russia Backs Ukrainians Separatists' Election

Russia gave its backing Monday to a contentious election held by separatists in eastern Ukraine, setting the stage for renewed diplomatic tensions with the West.