Jackson Free Press

From Golden Eagle to Golden Gopher?

Minnesota is looking for a men's basketball coach. Charley Waters, columnist for the (St. Paul, Minn.) Pioneer Press Dispatch seems to think that Hattiesburg's most famous former party animal might …

Mississippians Taking Supplies to Okla.

A group of volunteers from a Mississippi town that was hit hard by a tornado in 2011 will travel this week to help victims of a deadly twister that hit …

Bar Hopping

These days, women are hitting the bar before they even go out—but not to drink.

Global Opus

The Mississippi Opera opens its 68th season with “A World of Opera.”

State Tourism Group Plans to Lobby for Funding

Tourism officials will ask lawmakers for more money next year to boost Mississippi's advertising efforts.

Jackson Groups Offer Free NYE Rides

A few local organizations are making sure that New Year's Eve revelers have a way to get home safely if they've been drinking.

So Long, Saints?

Saints owner Tom Benson declared this week that nothing will be decided on the franchise's future until after the season. But ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that, based on information from …

Donna Ladd on WLEZ, 5 p.m, to Talk About Arts

Mississippi ToyCon 2020

Many hobbyists await the day that a convention for their favorite pastime comes to their state. Local toy collectors can now cheer as the first-ever Mississippi ToyCon takes place on …

Mississippi Department of Education Compiles Learning-at-Home Resources

The Mississippi Department of Education has compiled a host of learning-at-home resources for students in pre-K through grade 12 to support student learning during the extended school closure.

Gov. Tate Reeves Reschedules Special Election for House District 88

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that the special election for House District 88 is rescheduled for June 23, 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Metrocenter Mall Closing

16 WAPT News reported today that Metrocenter Mall owner and chief investor Paul Oliver announced the mall will close Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Mississippi Casino Revenue Rises as Sports Betting Begins

Overall casino revenue rose sharply in Mississippi in August with the start of sports betting in the state. State revenue department figures released Thursday show gamblers lost $181 million statewide …

Judge to Decide Who Will Seek Victim Repayment in Fraud

U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves heard arguments Friday from Mississippi's secretary of state and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on plans to hire a receiver. Records show Reeves plans …

One Mississippi County is Asked to Move Confederate Statue

One county in Mississippi could consider moving a Confederate monument off of its courthouse lawn.

No Action on Black History Marker Near Confederate Statue

Supervisors in one Mississippi county are delaying a decision on residents' request to put a black history monument near a Confederate statue outside the local courthouse.

Clarksdale Charter School to be Recommended for Approval

Only one charter school is being recommended for approval this year in Mississippi.

Bringing Back the Good

In a time when artists often make music heavily laced with electronic sounds, Stacey Winters, owner of Soul Wired Cafe, plans to bring back the good days and the good …

Reading Really Is Fundamental

We all know, or should know, that a lifetime reading habit is key to success, and we're not just talking about texts on a smartphone.

1.6 Million Women Sue Wal-Mart for Discrimination

The NY Times reports: "A federal judge ruled yesterday that a lawsuit that accuses Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of discriminating against women can proceed as a class action covering about 1.6 …