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City & County
JPD Announces New Bomb Squad Truck and Bomb-Sniffing K9
The Jackson Police Department announced the introduction of a new bomb-squad truck, trailer, K-9, K-9 vehicle and other equipment at a May 22 press conference.
Person of the Day
Keigon Lowery
Keigon Lowery, a fifth grader at Jackson Academy, has spent the past year doing something not many 10-year-olds do: writing his own book. "My Dad and Me," which Lowery's father, …
Person of the Day
Katherine Hoitt
Katherine Hoitt, a Vicksburg resident who currently serves as choir director of the Academy of Innovation there, says she doesn't remember a time in her life when she was not …
Person of the Day
Pamela Junior Named Director of Two Mississippi Museums
After merging staff at the Two Mississippi Museums, Pamela Junior became director over both the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on July 1.
Emails: LGBT Law Cost N. Carolina Project with 700 Jobs
Internal emails show that city and state officials blame a North Carolina law limiting LGBT protections for a company's decision to pick another state for a new project that includes …
Biz Roundup
New Restaurants Coming to Metrocenter, Baker Donelson LGBT Equality and TrustCare
Metrocenter Mall will soon be the home for a new Big Apple Inn, Stamps Superburger and several other local restaurants.
City & County
Honoring Davis and Baker: MDE Lauds Top JPS Elementary Schools
For the 2015-2016 school year, Davis Magnet IB Elementary School in downtown Jackson had the highest reading proficiency of elementary schools in the state. The National Blue Ribbon School is …
Film
Mississippi Made
Actor, writer and film producer Ben Matheny isn't shy about his pride for his Mississippi roots.
Art
A Space for Experimental Art
A large geometric shield sits in a corner, the word "SUBMIND" projected on it. Local artist daniel johnson, who does not capitalize his name, stands in front of a crowd …
City & County
John Horhn Promises 'Results' in Jackson Mayoral Announcement
Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, publicly placed his hat in the ring, once again, for mayor of the City of Jackson, turning widespread rumors into reality.
Person of the Day
Peggy Prenshaw
The Mississippi Humanities Council recently bestowed its annual Cora Norman Award to Millsaps Humanities Scholar in Residence Peggy Prenshaw.
Biz Roundup
JSU Photography Award, Belhaven Mental Health Program, Leadership Mississippi and JSU HBCU Program
This week, Jackson State University Department of Communications and Marketing team members Charles A. Smith and Kentrice Rush received the Libris Iconic Images Award from the photography website Photoshelter.
Food
The Pasta Stepping Stone
In February 2017, Chaz Lindsay began a business he thought was much needed in his hometown: the Belhaven Pasta Company.
Development
House Passes $100 Million Transportation Legislation In Bipartisan Vote
The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to use approximately $108 million in tax revenue for roads and bridges on Thursday in a bipartisan vote. House Bill 722 will divert 35 …
Food
Fermenting in Tradition
After mingling over goodies such as sauerkraut, mustard and kimchi, and a sampling of sake (Japanese rice wine), we began a sake and wine fermentation workshop at Sweet & Sauer's …
Food
A Super Bowl for the Super Hungry
Here are just a few places in the capital city where you can grab a bite to eat, a beer to drink and a good seat for Super Bowl LII …
Person of the Day
Clyde Kennard
The Mississippi Freedom Trail, a series of historical markers established in 2011 to commemorate the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, dedicated a new marker in honor of Clyde Kennard at the …
Art
Anime Fest Checklist
The Mississippi Anime Festival, which takes place March 10 at the Mississippi Trade Mart, brings together vendors, special guests, artists, cosplayers and more under one roof to celebrate Japanese animation …
Music
The Sounds of St. Paddy's
These days, venues across the city make sure there are plenty of options for live music before and after the parade, but Hal's St. Paddy's Festival is still one of …
Cover
CDC Recommended Guidelines to Stay Safe During COVID-19 Crisis
With COVID-19 continuing to run rampant in our state and in our country, the Centers for Disease Control has issued recommendations for preventative measures people can take to keep themselves …
