Venkata Dodla
Venkata Dodla is the driving force behind a new hurricane-tracking model that is at least as accurate as that of the National Weather Center, which uses real-time data.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today:
AP Finds Falsehoods in Ryan, GOP Speeches
A closer look at some of the words spoken at the GOP convention in Tampa, Fla.:
Isaac Debris Closes 146 Miles of Natchez Trace
The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed between milepost 146 near Kosciusko to Natchez at milepost 0.
Isaac Knocks Out Power to Half of Louisiana
Nearly half of Louisiana is without power as Tropical Storm Isaac moves inland.
JMAA: Flights Cancelled Out of Jackson
THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS FOR THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 30, 2012.
FEMA: Flash Flooding High Risk as Isaac Moves Inland
"As the storm continues to move inland, there are a number of areas both along the coast and inland that can be affected by strong winds, storm surge and inland flooding and tornadoes.
In Search of an Honest Portrayal
The subSIPPI team leans into a computer screen, entranced by film footage of Jackson's Urban Gardening initiative.
The Latin Beat Goes On
Julio Del Castillo is a warm, outgoing and energetic man who splits his time between family, work and service, and is enormously proud of his Latino heritage.
Road Trippin'
I admit that I had a complete lack of interest in seeing "Hit and Run," a low-budget movie written, co-directed, co-edited, co-produced and starring Dax Shepard.
Isaac Soaks Coast, Meanders North
Hurricane Isaac spreads flooding, harsh winds across coast, will bring sustained winds and rain to capital city.
Wired and Soulful
Two intricate Mike Schofner murals of Jackson and Midtown adorn the outside of Soul Wired Café. Inside are more Schofner paintings for sale.
The Process: New Directions with 5th
On Sept. 25, Jackson rapper, producer and audio engineer 5th Child (aka Stephen Brown) will release his newest album, "Love Letters and Suicide Notes."
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
The youth movement is in full effect in the NFL. With Russell Wilson starting for the Seattle Seahawks, 10 of 32 teams are starting a rookie or second-year quarterback.
Doughnuts Anyone?
It has been a tough off-season for college football. The never-ending Penn State scandal continues to make headlines, and North Carolina's academic scandal gets bigger.
Farm Fresh
The piece of furniture that restaurant Table 100 is named after is topped with three long planks of glossy bodock wood, a light chestnut brown compared to the deep coffee tones of the other tables around it.
Winning Dish
Last Thursday, four chefs gathered to pit their culinary skills against one another in the annual fundraiser Clash in the Kitchen, benefitting the Mississippi Burn Foundation.
Food Deserts: Oases of Pollution?
News reports of late have attempted to debunk the existence of "food deserts"—areas of the country where there is no easy availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.