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The Dark Arts of Melissa Bryant

Artist Melissa Bryant likes to incorporate dark, sometimes creepy elements into her artwork.

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JSU Breaks Ground on Tech, Engineering Facilities

Jackson State University held a groundbreaking ceremony June 18 for a proposed 24,000-square-foot engineering classroom complex, a two-story addition to the College of Science, Engineering and Technology building on campus.

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Following the Bass and Blues

As a female bassist, Nellie McInnis, known to fans of her music as Nellie Mack, gained extra attention while on a tour with a band called Sonic Funk, Inc., but …

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Lou’s Full Serv: Energizing Southern Staples

Since its inception in March 2014, Lou's Full-Serv Neighborhood Kitchen has made itself into an eclectic hideaway tucked in a quiet corner of a district where faces are familiar and …

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Diving into The Lower Caves

For Nashville, Tenn., indie rockers The Lower Caves, growing up in the music capital of the South played a key role in developing their alternative-rock sound.

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Waka Winter Classic Brings the Heat

From the moment they pick up an instrument, most musicians dream of performing for thousands of adoring fans. With Waka Winter Classic, that dream gets a little closer to reality.

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Starkgrass Takes Over the Capital City

Starkville-based bluegrass band The Tombigbees began as a trio, performing at open-mic nights and backwoods bars.

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The Weeks: Southern Heritage, Soulful Sound

The members of indie-rock outfit The Weeks, natives of Florence, Miss., grew up on a blend of classic rock and alternative music.

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Holy Ghost Electric Show Finds the American Sound

Oxford, Miss., band Holy Ghost Electric Show dove into the melting pot of music to create a whole new sound—something All-American.

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My Favorite Thrift Shops

Developing a style that suits college classrooms and adulthood takes time and a carefully trained eyed to scoop up the best deals. Luckily, Jackson has the best thrift shops to …

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Brotherhood and Rooster Blues

The brotherly duo Rooster Blues aims to make the blues its own by introducing a mix of weighty lyrics, extensive musicality and a little rock 'n' roll.

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Derrick Trimble

On Sunday, July 20, Jackson lost community fixture Derrick Terrell Trimble, who ran for the Ward 4 Jackson City Council seat in the May 2013 election. Trimble died after a …

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Wednesday’s Women

At the height of the civil rights era, a group of women of varying races and faiths dared to defy the norms of the time. In the summer of 1964, …

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Kallie Hargrove

Raymond native Kallie Hargrove is one of three candidates Congressman Bennie Thompson selected to serve as a summer intern in his Washington, D.C., office.

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Greg Hanks

As an avid fan of comics and pop culture, Greg Hanks wanted to create an event to highlight southern pop culture, and he saw Jackson as the perfect location for …

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The Fault in Our Stars: A Modern Romance for Old Souls

Indianapolis, Ind., native John Green rewrites the script for the stereotypical young adult romance in his latest work, "The Fault in Our Stars." The movie adaptation of the 2012 novel …

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