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Person of the Day
Group of the Day: Cyclists Curing Cancer
If you're a biking enthusiast, you still have time (barely) to ride for a most worthy cause: curing cancer.
City & County
Hotel Could Add $14M to Revenues
Jackson Convention Complex General Manager Kelvin D. Moore thinks an associated hotel could increase the center's annual economic impact on the city by more than 50 percent.
City & County
Ex-Supe Denies Redistricting About Race
George Smith, the former president of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, denies that race played a role in crafting the county's redistricting plan.
Libyans Stage Massive Protest in Benghazi Against Militias
Around 30,000 Libyans marched through the eastern city of Benghazi on Friday in an unprecedented protest to demand the disbanding of powerful militias in the wake of last week's attack …
New Studies Strongly Suggest Sugary Drinks Amplify Risk of Obesity
New research powerfully strengthens the case against soda and other sugary drinks as culprits in the obesity epidemic.
12-Day Celebration of the Blues
Mississippi is joining with Arkansas and Memphis, Tenn., for a 12-day celebration of blues music.
JSU Security Guard Found Dead
A Jackson State University security guard was found dead in a city street on Saturday morning.
'Homeland' and 'Modern Family' Big Emmy Winners
The post-Emmy champagne surely tasted sweet for the people at "Modern Family" and "Homeland."
10 Local Stories This Week
Here's a look at some of the top news of the week from around the capital city.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Jobs for Jacksonians Job Fair and Business Engagement Summit is Sept. 26 at the Jackson Medical Mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Person of the Day
Paul G. Moak Jr.
Second-generation businessman Paul G. Moak Jr. understands the importance of supporting members of the Jackson community.
Romney Swipes at Obama Over Libya, Israel & China
Mitt Romney led a chorus of Republican criticism of the administration's foreign policy on Monday, accusing President Barack Obama of minimizing the recent killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya …
Federal Judges Consider Setting Aside South Carolina 'Voter ID' until 2014
Recognizing this year's elections are just a few weeks away, a panel of three federal judges questioned on Monday whether South Carolina should wait until 2014 to put its voter …
Dems Back Rep. Banks for State Supreme Court
The Mississippi Democratic Party is endorsing Democratic state Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson.
Think Like Einstein—on your iPad
While Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application launched Tuesday promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before.
Alicia Keys Sings to the Heavens
Alicia Keys has been getting in touch with her spiritual side, headlining "MTV Crashes Manchester" in the city's cathedral.
Former President Clinton Urges Religious Tolerance
Former President Bill Clinton says the followers of Islam shouldn't resort to violence when they hear their faith challenged in an increasingly diverse and Internet-connected world.
UN Calls Syrian War 'Regional Calamity,' Demands End
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon demanded international action to stop the war in Syria, telling a somber gathering of world leaders Tuesday that the 18-month conflict had become "a regional calamity with …
National
Obama, Romney Spar Over Troubles Abroad
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are sparring over how best to address U.S. challenges abroad in nearly back-to-back addresses at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting.
