Under Siege in America
Sadly, I feel physically safer in France, with its baguette-eating, cigarette-smoking, non-church-going, slightly rude and less social population than with gun-toting, Bible-thumping Americans.
Kids Who Die in the Swamps
The notion of being seen and not heard has put our young people in a position that leaves them far behind, swimming beneath deep waves meant to contain, not to love.
Divas Take Jackson
With its focus on local food, fashion and entertainment, the City's "We Are Jackson" weekend, which runs from Thursday, Oct. 8, to Sunday, Oct. 11, aims to combat an age-old falsehood: "There's nothing to do in Jackson."
Shon Simmons
Shonda McCarthy Simmons, who goes by Shon, believes that it is important for her students at Hazelhurst High School to understand that art, literature, math and history are all related.
The State Had Better Recognize Jackson’s Might
After months of brinksmanship, the City of Jackson and Mississippi State Fair Commission finally came to an agreement this week over security at the state fair, which begins today, Oct. 7.
Pop-Ups for Dinner
These days, many restaurants are hosting pop-up events or special dinners. Here's a run-down of ones happening during the month of October.
Jackson to State Fair: You Can't Tell Us What to Do, Then Cuts Deal
Ahead of a hearing on the matter, the City of Jackson has responded to a lawsuit from the Mississippi State Fair Commission, saying that the state has no authority to compel a municipality to spend money, especially when that City is strapped for cash.
Area Restaurants Win Awards, Open, Close, Renovate
Ciara Brown calls her restaurant, Ciara's Bakery and Cafe, "a one-stop shop where you can taste the difference."
Lake Street Dive
After more than a decade performing together, the musicians of Boston soul-pop act Lake Street Dive are starting to see their hard work pay off in a big way.
Regulators Must Decide How Much Solar Power is Worth
The Mississippi Public Service Commission will hear public comments Tuesday on a plan to mandate that utilities pay solar panel owners for power they generate.
City, Hinds County Prep for Polling-Place Changes
Officials from the City of Jackson and the Hinds County Election Commission say they want to be in accord ahead of possible changes to several polling places.
Tadaharu Yamamoto
Tadaharu Yamamoto, president of Yokohama Rubber Co.'s Mississippi branch, says it will take up to two years to reach yearly capacity of 1 million truck and bus tires.
Proposal Would Erase Confederate Sign from Mississippi Flag
A new proposal seeks a statewide election on removing the Confederate battle emblem from the Mississippi flag. But it could be years before the issue gets on the ballot, and there's no guarantee voters would accept it.
State Sues Jackson Over Refusal to Police Fair
The city of Jackson appears to have won the first round in a game of chicken against the Mississippi State Fair Commission over not providing fair security.
Tim Johnson Challenges Tate Reeves to Debate(s)
Tim Johnson, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, wants to debate Tate Reeves, the Republican incumbent.
Peter Friedrich
As the assistant professor and chair of the theater department at Millsaps College, Peter Friedrich is working to bring change that goes beyond the college to the national theater culture.
How Some Alabama Hospitals Quietly Drug Test New Mothers—Without Their Consent
In Alabama, a positive drug test can have dire repercussions for pregnant women and new mothers.
Syria: New Russian Strikes, Talks in Paris on Assad's Future
The presidents of Russia and France, which both started bombing Syria this week, held talks Friday about their military operations as they tried to overcome differences on whether Syrian President Bashar Assad should stay in power.
'We Began to Run': Students Describe Horror of Shooting
Armed with multiple guns, a 26-year-old man walked into a morning writing class at a community college in this rural Oregon town and opened fire, hitting some students with multiple gunshots.
Musgrove to Make New Arguments in School Funding Lawsuit
Former Mississippi Gov. Ronnie Musgrove will make more arguments in a lawsuit seeking millions of dollars for 21 school districts.