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Development
EDITORIAL: Citizens, Be Informed and Vigilant About ‘One Lake’ Project
If you haven't paid attention to the proposed flood-control/development project called "One Lake" along the Pearl River, now is the time to help vet the ambitious plan.
Business
Work Ethic, Honesty High on Mississippi Businesses' Needs, Survey Shows
Businesses in Mississippi are looking for workers with work ethic, honesty and communication skills, a new survey revealed today shows.
Theater
A Musical and a Mattress
The Center Players Community Theatre's will be putting a modern twist to a Hans Christian Andersen classic in the opening play for its 17th season, "Once Upon a Mattress."
City & County
From Jefferson Davis to Barack Obama: Jackson Elementary School Gets a New Name
One of Mississippi's top-performing elementary schools, Davis Magnet IB Elementary School, has changed its name to Barack Obama Magnet IB Elementary School.
Person of the Day
Rep. Jeramey Anderson
Mississippi Rep. Jeramey Anderson of Escatawpa announced on Friday, Nov. 3, that he will seek the 2018 Democratic nomination for Mississippi's 4th Congressional District seat in the United States House …
Person of the Day
Persizzle of the Dizzle: Snoop Dogg
Since Snoop (nee Calvin Broadus) rapped his first verse on the song "Deep Cover," for the 1992 soundtrack of a film by the same name, fans have crept with him …
Business
Westin Hotel Opens in Downtown Jackson
The Westin Hotel in downtown Jackson officially opened on Thursday, Aug. 3, when city, county and state leaders gathered to cut the ribbon to the entrance of the new 203-room …
Art
Celebrate the Bicentennial Through Art
"Gone But Not Forgotten" by Benny Andrews will be one of the pieces on display during the "Picturing Mississippi, 1817-2017: Land of Plenty, Pain, and Promise" exhibit at the Mississippi …
The Slate
February is running out quickly, which means college basketball is about to take center stage in March, with conference tournaments and the madness of the season.
Domestic Violence
Lawmaker Flips to Support Domestic Abuse as Divorce Reason
A Mississippi lawmaker breathed life back into a proposal Monday to make domestic abuse a reason for divorce, after coming under fire recently for killing a similar measure.
Person of the Day
Keith Tonkel
Keith Tonkel, who was the pastor of Wells United Methodist Church, died Wednesday, March 8, from throat cancer complications.
Person of the Day
Simon Brown
Simon Brown, who has served as executive sous chef at Seafood R’evolution since 2015, accepted a promotion to the role of chef de cuisine at the restaurant on Saturday, March …
Education
JSU President Search Advances, Interviews to Begin Soon
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board has narrowed its pool of candidates for the future president of Jackson State University.
Board Apologizes After Flap Over Separate Low-Income School
A Mississippi school board is apologizing after the superintendent was quoted saying the district might consider an optional separate school to try to boost low-income students' academic achievement.
Food
Treat Yo’ Self This Halloween
This year, Campbell's will have Halloween cookies and iced teacakes, and customers can also order pumpkin cheesecake for fall events and parties.
The Slate
Both Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi play their bowl games in this week's Slate. This will be the first appearance in both bowl games for both …
State
Mississippi Pot Legalization Initiative Falls Far Short
A DeSoto County woman's push for a ballot initiative legalizing marijuana in Mississippi has fallen far short of the required number of petition signatures.
The Slate
Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are meeting for the 17th time overall and fifth in the playoffs. It could be the final meeting between these two future Hall of Fame …
SNAP Work Requirements Could Cut Off Aid to Thousands
Thousands of people in South Mississippi on the federal government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could lose their monthly food benefit of up to $190 before summer.
Education
'Grow Where You're Planted,' Mississippi Gov Tells Students
Gov. Phil Bryant is imploring high-achieving college students to remain in Mississippi after graduation and build their careers in the state.
