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Civil Rights
County Jail, Linked to Civil Rights Workers, Given New Life
In the summer of 1964, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner spent their last day on Earth at the Neshoba County Jail. The brick building on East Myrtle Street …
Business
Capitol Improvement District Passes, Only 10% of Contractors Must Be Minority
A large chunk of Jackson would become an improvement district under a bill that passed the Mississippi House of Representatives yesterday.
JUST IN: Faye Peterson's New TV Ads
NEW: The System Was Broken
Someone just sent us the links to three new Peterson ads that are on youtube. They feature very interesting people in the community. we've also heard that there a number …
Simon Asks Court to Block Execution
Death row inmate Robert Simon Jr., who is scheduled to die today, is asking a federal appeals court to block his execution in order for the court to thoroughly review …
State Ready To Begin Bouncing
Mississippi State finally released its men's basketball schedule this week. Good news for Dog fans: At least 18 regular-season games will be on TV. Better news for Jackson fans: The …
O, What A Maniac
This story about Ed Orgeron's first meeting with the Ole Miss football team has been around for awhile now, and shame on Doctor S for not bringing it up sooner. …
Ex-lawmaker Wilkerson dies at 68
Former State Rep. Jerry E. Wilkerson, who served three terms in the Mississippi House and was a spokesman for the propane, petroleum and convenience store associations for 25 years, has …
Dr. Robert Pearigen
Dr. Robert Pearigen's ability to take on a $160 million capital campaign while remaining a passionate professor caught the eye of the presidential search committee at Millsaps College.
Robert Myrick
As a state archeologist, Robert Myrick often gets questions about finding gold and dinosaur fossils. But unlike the fictionalized Indiana Jones, Myrick plays a large role in preserving Mississippi's history.
An Angel's Mission
"Here Comes Mr. Jordan" (1941), the October entry in the "Angels in Film" series at the Mississippi Museum of Art, co-sponsored by the Crossroads Film Society, is a story of …
National
Mueller: Special Counsel Probe Did Not Exonerate Trump
Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday he believed he was constitutionally barred from charging President Donald Trump with a crime but pointedly emphasized that his report did not exonerate the …
National
New Charges Filed Against Manafort in Russia Probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller has brought additional charges against President Donald Trump's campaign chairman and a longtime associate, accusing them of obstructing justice.
State
Bullets and Books: Shoppers Get Discounts in Mississippi
Shoppers in Mississippi can save money this weekend based on some constitutional rights.
Music
Halloween Happenings
It can’t be fall until football, the state fair and, of course, Halloween roll our way.
"Soul Food Forums" Continues Next Wed Jan. 28 @ Peaches with Robert Johnson
Two candidates down...many more to go. Our "Soul Food Forums" at Wednesday Lunch at Peaches have been a rousing success. The candidates are getting grilled by concerned citizens and enjoying …
Jacksonian
Robert Wilbur Mack IV
Twenty-year-old Robert Wilbur Mack IV, also known as Jackson rapper MACKTOP, says he grew up on old-school hip-hop.
LGBT
Whole, Fulfilled, Loved
Standing on the playground that day, it was clear I liked the little blonde girl who was playing in front of me. It wasn't in a "I want to be …
[Slate] the best in sports in the next 7 days
Pro baseball, Fort Worth at Jackson, 7 p.m. (1240 AM): Senators open a homestand with the Cats.
Running, Run To The Greater Belhaven Marketplace, 8 a.m.: The 5K run/walk, mile fun run and tot trot start behind the McDonald's at the corner of North State and Fortification …
City & County
Mississippi Capital City Struggles With Aging Water System
The unreliable water system in Mississippi's capital city causes problems several times a year at Styles of Essence hair salon, where water service can suddenly get cut off as workers …
Jazz, Blues and More Concerts
Jazz, Blues and More Concerts - Fri., Dec. 17. The third Friday each month at the Alamo Theater, 333 Farish St. 7:30 p.m. $5. Sherrill Holly- Saxophones; Nathan Hunter- Keyboards; …
