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City & County
CITY: Zoo Demolitions Underway, New Virden Addition Community Center, Trail Moves Ahead
The Jackson City Council voted last week to approve demolition of outdated zoo buildings that city officials say they hope to transform into a contact area for animals.
OPINION: Colliding Toward Vienna; Strange, Random Kindness Amid a Merry Romp
Columnist Richard Coupe had a merry romp, and kind help from a connected Austrian, to get to Vienna on time.
City & County
Azia's Picks
Christmas is rapidly approaching and there are many events taking place in the tri-city area to get us all engaged, including a plethora of interactive outings for children to keep …
Sports
Gee Whiz: Peeing Dog Celebration Costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl
Luke Logan missed a 35-yard extra point after Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore was penalized for celebrating a touchdown by crawling and pretending to urinate like a dog, and Mississippi …
Person of the Day
John Rhys Plumlee
The future looks bright for the Hattiesburg, Miss., native as John Rhys Plumlee took over the starting quarterback job in week five of the season. His legs have been a …
Politics
Global Climate Protests Ahead of Madrid Meeting
Protesters in cities across the world staged rallies Friday demanding leaders take tougher action against climate change, days before the latest global conference, which this year takes place in Madrid.
Cover
A New Dynamic: Shanda Yates’ Surprise Victory
Shanda Yates had never thought about running for office and had a litany of reasons not to pursue the House District 64 seat when she first discussed the idea with …
Politics
OPINION: Mississippi Not a ‘Lost Cause’; Build and Fight
"I chose to make my home here 23 years ago. Mississippi has broken my heart on many more than one occasion. So, I hope everyone who worked hard will take …
City & County
Credible Messengers Closer to Hitting Streets to Prevent Violence in Jackson
Credible messengers, many of whom have been through the criminal-justice system, enter into communities to mentor and discourage at-risk individuals from participating in criminal activity.
Music
Kern Pratt’s Long Road: ‘That’s the Blues’
Mississippi may arguably be more awash with musical talent than any state in the nation. As the gestation point for the blues, the fertile football of ground between Vicksburg and …
Food
Jack’s Kurbissuppe and Cranberry Sauce
These autumn-inspired dishes make for fun and inventive seasonal meals.
State
OPINION: Even More Thankful This Year With Cancer in Remission
"We shouldn't limit being thankful to the last Thursday in November, especially in America."
Politics
Analysis: Espy Says He’s Better Prepared for 2020 Campaign
Democrat Mike Espy says he has a clearer strategy to win a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi in 2020 than he had when he ran for the same seat last …
National
Wicker Defends Trump, Boosting Russian Ploy to Pin 2016 Attacks on Ukraine
Mississippi's senior U.S. senator, Roger Wicker, claimed in an interview on Sunday that he saw no "direct evidence" that President Donald Trump did anything wrong when he pressured Ukraine to …
Biz Roundup
St. Paddy's Parade on for 2020, Yuzu Ramen and WellsFest Extra Table Donation
Malcolm White, founder and organizer of Jackson's annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade, recently collaborated with Visit Jackson, the City of Jackson and Downtown Partners to maintain the 36-year-old event without …
Person of the Day
Robert Whitley
Robert Whitley, 65, knew from a very young age than that that he wanted to work in the store, surrounded by flowers and those who appreciate them. He says he …
Politics
DOSSIER: Shanda Yates' Win in Mississippi Inspires Voters, Teaches Lessons
If the last week has proved anything, it's that people in the U.S., in Mississippi and especially in the Jackson metropolitan area are excited about a political newcomer, Shanda Yates, …
Politics
Israel’s Netanyahu Indicted on Corruption Charges
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted Thursday in a series of corruption cases. He rejected calls to resign, angrily accusing prosecutors of staging “an attempted coup.”
National
How 'Sister District' Helped Shanda Yates Unseat Longtime Mississippi Republican
Sister District, a California-based group dedicated to helping elect Democrats in state legislatures across the country, helped one Jackson area political newcomer unseat a longtime Republican incumbent.
National
OPINION: Caution; Numbers in Presidential Polls Don't Count, Yet
President Donald Trump's approval ratings are in the basement, and he could be impeached. But with about a year to go until Election Day 2020, it's too early to write …
