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Person of the Day

Scott Crawford

Scott Crawford believes that visualizing a dream is the first step to making it happen. That concept inspired him to design his ideal city of Jackson with LEGO blocks.

Supes Address Emergency-Tech Delays

Hinds County emergency responders may have to wait another six months before technology that traces the location of cell phone 911 calls is available. Gaps in communication are to blame …

Person of the Day

Eric Hogan

Even though Eric Hogan earned a bachelor's degree in industrial technology, he has struggled for the past 12 years to find a job in his field because he has Asperger's …

Community Events and Public Meetings

6 p.m., Jackson Arts Collective Monthly Meeting, at The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). The Collective Steering Committee meets to discuss business of the previous month …

City to Hold JATRAN Hearings

The City of Jackson will hold public hearings to determine which JATRAN routes should be cut to offset an unexpected $1.5 million in mandatory wage increases for JATRAN bus drivers.

Children's Museum Opens to the Public

After more than two decades of planning, the Mississippi Children's Museum will open its doors to an estimated 5,000 visitors tomorrow morning.

Person of the Day

Socrates Garrett

Jackson business owner Socrates Garrett encouraged community members to work across political and racial divides during a forum at Koininia Coffee House this morning.

Weekend Events: ‘Tis the Season

It's officially the holiday season, so grab a warm coat and scarf, and head out to the area's festive events this weekend. Tonight, the City of Jackson hosts its annual …

Mississippi Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Maye

Read the Supreme Court's decision.

Person of the Day

Chris Roebuck

When a friend dared Chris Roebuck to audition for "Fiddler on the Roof," while he was a student at Mississippi College, he never expected that experience would lead to a …

Justice

Judge Throws Out Edmonds' Suit

Read Judge Biggers' decision (PDF).

Body+Soul

Let Me Count the Ways

As the holiday season approaches, we tend to focus on the things that overwhelm us: We have gifts to purchase, meals to prepare, out-of-town guests to accommodate and spaces to …

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Something Shiny

Even little kids like jewelry that's sparkly and shiny. But we don't come to fully appreciate the beauty of the glitz until we're adults. Jewelry is something that can be …

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Not Empty Handed

As you make your holiday party rounds, don't show up empty handed. Be sure to bring a gift for your host or hostess.

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The Convenient Kitchen

In our endeavors to live simply and cut back our food spending, my husband, Mason, and I have found how important it is to cook at home. A delicious homemade …

Sports

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Doctor S sez: South Panola High is back in town. The Tigers have turned Memorial Stadium into their home away from home.

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For the Gents

Whether buying for your husband, son, father, boyfriend or boss—these gift ideas are sure to bring a smile to his face this holiday season.

Sports

‘As Safe As Any Sport'

Every Monday night at 8 p.m., millions of sports fans tune in to the USA Network to watch World Wrestling Entertainment's "Monday Night Raw." But wrestling is one of the …

Cooking

If You Like Piña Coladas . . .

I have had a can of frozen piña colada mix hanging out in my freezer for months. I'm tired of looking at it. I need to do something with it. …

Crime

All God's Children

One image won't leave my head since I finished my part of the cover story I wrote this issue with freelance writer Valerie Wells (starts here): A deputy with his …