Easter Feasts ‘Round the World
Most Easter suppers have three things in common: bringing forth thanksgiving, remembering the meaning of Easter and providing fellowship for family and friends.
Donna Barksdale
Donna Barksdale has been "everything from a Sweet Potato Queen to a clothing designer." These days, she puts her fashion expertise to work making sure that senior girls at Lanier High School have prom dresses.
Now I Know I Can
Terry set the pace, explaining that there was no need to "showboat" during the first mile. I was encouraged to pull back when I felt it was needed, to charge the inclines when the earth pushed against me and to ease off for recovery on the other side.
Abortion, Immigration Bills Die in Committee
Two of the most contentious bills of the current legislative session--an anti-abortion "heartbeat" bill and an anti-undocumented immigration measure--won't become law in Mississippi after all.
City Hires Overby to Sell Dillards
The Jackson City Council voted 7-0 this morning to hire the Overby Company to market and sell the former Dillard's store in Metrocenter Mall.
Persons of the Day: JPS Superintendent Candidates
Following a search that has lasted almost a year, Jackson Public Schools has narrowed down the field of possible superintendents to two men. From 71 applicants, the board selected Dennis L. Carpenter and Cedrick Gray as finalists for the position.
JPS Selects Superintendent Candidates
The Jackson Public Schools board has narrowed the field in its search for a new superintendent. Two finalists—Dr. Dennis L. Carpenter and Dr. Cedrick Gray—will be in Jackson April 11 for additional interviews and community meetings.
City v. Cab Drivers: Stop Trash Talk
Two Jackson City Council members said they will not approve a $1 increase in taxi-cab fares unless mandatory training is implemented for drivers.
Opponents Denounce ‘Greed Bill'
Anyone with a television has seen the ads common this time of year inviting people to apply their income-tax refunds toward everything from bedroom furniture to big-screen TVs. The businesses behind the ads are often consumer-finance companies that make small loans with higher-than-average interest rates to people who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford the purchases.
Meredith McGee
When Darlene Collier's memoir landed on Meredith McGee's desk, McGee knew she needed more than just a typing service.
McMillin to Chair Parole Board
Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed former Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin to be chairman of the state Parole Board. Among other duties, the parole board reads applications for gubernatorial pardons.
Community Events and Public Meetings
AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. Free.
Reeves Gives Democrat Immigration, Abortion Bills
The fate of some of the most contentious bills this year rests with Sen. Hob Bryan, a Democrat from Amory.
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In 2-1 Vote, PSC Lets Kemper Move Forward
Voting 2-1 this morning, the Mississippi Public Service Commission agreed to let Mississippi Power Co. continue building a lignite coal plant in Kemper County -- at least for the time being. In 2011, the commission allowed Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Atlanta,Ga.-based Southern Co., revise its price tag for the 582-megawatt internal gasification combined cycle plant from $2.44 billion to $2.8 billion without public input.
Iron Horse and Hotel in Plan
A project to rebuild the Iron Horse Grill is moving forward from the Jackson Redevelopment Authority. The once-popular downtown restaurant, which burned twice before closing its doors in 1999, is now part of a plan that also includes a Westin Hotel.
House Flips on Workers' Comp
If employees are like the cartoon sailor man Popeye and companies are like Popeye's brutish nemesis, Bluto, then workers' compensation is spinach--an equalizer between big guy and little guy.
Thea Faulkner
In Jackson, people perceive public schools as having many problems and challenges, Thea Faulkner said, and rightly so. Sometimes, people focus so much on the negatives, however, that they don't notice the positive changes that many parents are making in their children's schools.
It's the Weekend!
Today, the SCLC-MIRA Unity Conference kicks off at 8 a.m. at the Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.); the event runs through March 31. Full admission is $50, $25 for conference only, $30 for dinner only and $25 for students; call 601-968-5128 or 769-233-4847 (Espanol). Screen on the Green is at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) in the Art Garden. The event is free; call 601-960-1515. Webb Wilder with Buddy and the Squids perform at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-292-7121 or 800-745-3000. The Jackson Bike Advocates Community Bike Ride is at 6 p.m. at Rainbow Whole Foods (2807 Old Canton Road). For information visit facebook.com/jacksonbikeadvocates. The grand opening of Morningbell Records (622 Duling Ave., Suite 212) is at 10 a.m. The concert at 6:45 p.m. includes music from the Ming Donkey One Man Band, Spacewolf and Overnight Lows. For information call 769-233-7468. The FIGMENT FUN-raiser is at 7 p.m. at North Midtown Arts Center and features DJ Young Venom and DJ Hot & Lonely. The show is for ages 21 and up and has a $5 cover; for information visit jackson.figmentproject.org. PyInfamous' "Final Discussion" CD release party is at 9 p.m. at Suite 106. Bloodkin plays at Martin's. Need more options? See our Best Bets.
Praying To God, Cher And Oprah
I've been making a concerted effort to get healthy, as of late. In the past few weeks, I've taken up running, yoga and strength training. Sure, there is an aspect is vanity at play here, but there's also a dose of prevention.