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Teach About Islam in the Public Schools?

Is Karl Rove Going Down?

Pure Bliss

SpaBeca not only caters to the individual, but to wedding parties, couples and mother-daughter duos. It also offers special packages, coupons, gift certificates and deals.

Biking in the Bayou

See Greenwood’s historic sights by bicycle in the annual Bikes, Blues and Bayous race.

A Polite Dance

At the Magnolia Ballroom Dancers' Association, couples gather to enjoy an evening spun around the dance floor.

Schoolhouse to the Statehouse

On Tuesday, Jan. 15, youth from all over Mississippi will come to Jackson to talk to state legislators.

Honoring Dr. King

Jackson State University will host the 45th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Convocation Jan. 17, 2014. The event is held every year on the Friday before the Martin Luther …

Springsteen, Raitt, Babyface, Pearl Jam, Others Stump to Unseat Bush

AP is reporting: "In an unprecedented series of concerts in nine swing states, more than 20 musical acts -- including Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and the Dixie Chicks -- will …

Hiding Love in Iraq

This story ran two years ago, but on Valentine's Day, with the war in Iraq and war over sexuality still both in heavy effect, I think it's relevant.

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Judge Dismisses Greenwood Capital Murder Charge

A judge has dismissed a charge of capital murder against Greenwood Dr. Arnold Smith, who is charged in arranging an attack on a local attorney.

Mississippi Confirms Its 1st Death Connected to Vaping

The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming Mississippi's first death related to vaping.

Podcast: Donna Ladd on Kim Wade 9/22

Starting to get used to the weekly fix? Listen to Donna and Kim (and Bob Hickingbottom) on last Friday's "WJNT in the Afternoon" radio show: WJNT 9.22.06.

Online Streaming Events

Some organizations and individuals have started hosting online events to help give people some fun and social reprieve even whilst taking refuge at home.

Gov. Tate Reeves Partners with Private Sector to Study Economic Recovery

On Tuesday, April 14, Gov. Tate Reeves announced that he has asked leaders of Mississippi’s business community to chart a course for economic recovery and re-opening Mississippi’s economy.

Teresa Haygood

The Mississippi Arts Commission chose mosaic artist Teresa Haygood to represent the state in the National Christmas Tree Lighting display.

Governor: County Attorney Job Unusual 'for a Young Lady'

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Saturday he was expressing pride in his daughter when he said her job as a county board of supervisors' attorney is "usually not a position …

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson’s Statement on Trump’s Ending of DACA

U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson released a statement on President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Panel: Remove White Judge Who Assaulted, Used Racial Slur Against Black Man

The Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance wants the state supreme court to remove from office and fine a white judge for physically assaulting and using a racial slur against an …

Hinds County DA Smith Trial Delayed, Again

Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith will now face a retrial for state charges for hindering a prosecution in late July. It was original scheduled for early June.