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City & County
Hundreds Protest for Women's Rights in Jackson in Sister March to D.C.
Hundreds of women, men and children protested in downtown Jackson on Saturday in a sister event to the Women's March on Washington, D.C., in support of women's rights.
City & County
Jackson Schools Open Friday to Meet State Accreditation Standards
Jackson Public Schools teachers and students were supposed to be off Friday, Dec 22, but now must go in for a "60 percent" school day (a little longer than half …
Politics
Workforce Readiness, Infrastructure Top Business Priorities in Mississippi
Infrastructure funding and workforce development are the two primary legislative goals for the state's business community, Mississippi Economic Council Chairman William Yates said at the organization's "Capital Day" on Thursday, …
Art
Eight Easy Home Art Projects for Kids During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Having some easy-to-do art projects on hand and ready to go is a great way to help your kids relieve stress and take control of a small part of their …
Biz Roundup
Lucky Town Tap Takeover, Little Light House Benefit, Shoe Station Flowood and Launch Anniversary
Jackson brewery Lucky Town Brewing Company is partnering with Mexican restaurant Cantina Laredo in The District at Eastover to host an event called "Tap Takeover" on Sunday, July 29, starting …
Education
DuBard Dyslexia Symposium, Universities Studying Slavery Symposium and MSU Meteorological Award
The DuBard School for Language Disorders at The University of Southern Mississippi will host the 22nd annual DuBard Symposium Sept. 13-14 at the Thad Cochran Center on the Hattiesburg campus.
City & County
More Water Bills Ahead; Siemens Contract Faces Changes Tonight
If Public Works Director Bob Miller gets his way, Jacksonians could start getting accurate water bills in the next couple of weeks.
City & County
City Finance Director Announces Last Day During Harsh Audit Report
News of Jackson Department of Finance and Administration director Charles Hatcher's departure surfaced publicly for the first time at a Finance Committee meeting this afternoon, while the committee discussed why …
Business
'Stranded' Water Bills Out to 15% of City Backlog, 17,000 More to Go
For the last month and a half, City of Jackson officials have been trying to fix the Siemens, Inc. billing system that left 20,000 customers "stranded" in the system, many …
Biz Roundup
T-Shirt-Centered Celebrations at Swell-O-Phonic and Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art will host a pop-up exhibition of shirts from local designers and artists during its "Museum After Hours" event in honor of National T-Shirt Day on …
Biz Roundup
T J's Ice Cream Parlour, Waitr Jackson, Eastover Market, and Lenny's Sub Shop
South Jackson native Thomas Jones opened his new business, T J's Ice Cream Parlour, on Oct. 10.
Health Care
Task Force Meeting in Secret in Wake of Mental Health Litigation
Under legal pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice to repair Mississippi's system of mental-health care, Attorney General Jim Hood last month announced a mental-health task force of state practitioners …
City & County
Shaky City Communication, A New Ice Rink, Spanking
It was mostly business as usual at the last Jackson City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Books
Liza Mundy
Author Liza Mundy was at her home in Arlington, Va., when the wheels began turning for her next bestseller. At the time, however, she did not yet realize what the …
Biz Roundup
Haley's Comet, Fino Furniture, D's Cajun Spot and Hermes Creative Awards
Jackson resident Tony Fino, owner of Fino Furniture, opened a second store location at 1063 County Line Road on May 7 and will celebrate with a grand opening Wednesday, June …
Justice
Attorney: Walnut Grove Prison Invested in 'Wrong Things,' State Punishes 'Unjustly'
An attorney for the organization that helped get juveniles out of the Walnut Grove prison is happy that it is closing, and wants the State of Mississippi to invest in …
LGBT
HB 1523 in the Courthouse: Roberta Kaplan Makes Her Case
House Bill 1523 was destined to go down Congress Street, a straight shot from the Capitol to the federal courthouse, where U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves heard the first arguments …
Civil Rights
Lawyer: Mississippi Flag Sends Message of 'White Supremacy'
In the latest legal wrangling over one of Mississippi's most prominent symbols, a lawyer for a man who objects to the state's flag said Tuesday the Confederate-themed banner sends a …
City & County
UPDATED: Capitol Complex Bill with Funds for Jackson Passes, Heads to Governor
The year 2017 may be the charm for Jackson, at least when it comes to getting upward of $20 million a year from the State of Mississippi to help repair …
State
Stokes Comments Spark AG Charges, Fundraising in Madison County
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker seems to be making the most of his ongoing feud with a Jackson city councilman.
