Miss. Lawmakers Working to Change State Contract Process
The Mississippi House has passed a bill designed to bring more public scrutiny to state government contracts.
Senate Doozies: Big Votes on Common Core, Special Needs, Car Stickers
In the Senate, over six hours of debate resulted in lawmakers moving to repeal the Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law, ask the federal government to balance their budget, enact the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs and create a commission to replace Common Core standards.
Leaders in Minsk for Crucial Ukraine Peace Talks
The leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine negotiated into the early hours Thursday to try to find a way to halt the fighting in eastern Ukraine that has killed more than 5,300 people.
Obama Asks Fresh War Powers, Says IS Group 'Going to Lose'
Vowing that Islamic State forces are "going to lose," President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to authorize military action against terrorists who are cutting a swath across the Middle East. Yet he ruled out large-scale U.S. ground combat operations reminiscent of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Report: Miss. No. 2 in Lynchings Per Capita
A chilling new report revealed this week reveals that racial terror lynching in the U.S. was much worse than previously believed.
New Thai
If you enjoy the mix of tanginess, spice and sweetness that is Thai food, you'll soon have another option to choose from in Jackson. Surin of Thailand (3000 Old Canton Road) opens soon in the former Nick's Restaurant space.
All that Matters is Love
I think it is important to let my loved one know that he is important every day of my life. When Valentine's Day comes, I don't feel so much pressure about giving a gift such as chocolates or flowers, but I like to remind my significant other that he is loved by making a special dinner.
The Fatality of a Broken Heart
Billy Ray Cyrus sang a song about a topic that is also a medically recognized syndrome commonly called broken heart syndrome.
Five Foolproof First-Date Stops
There's an art to the first date—an awkward, nerve-wracking, constantly on-your-toes art. Thankfully, this year's Best of Jackson Best Place for a First Date finalists are perfect choices for a romantic evening, whatever that means to you.
Single in the Capital
Up until a year ago, I complained that there is nothing to do in the Jackson area. What I've discovered, though, is that there is a lot more to do than I thought, especially since I'm single.
The Swon Brothers: Life After ‘The Voice'
Television might have taken the wind out of radio's sails, but these days, it's giving it back. There's perhaps no clearer evidence of that than Muskogee, Okla., musicians Colton and Zach Swon.
Love on a Fat Tuesday
If you don't want to cook for Valentine's Day or fight the crowds in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, local restaurants and food shops have you covered.
Don’t Prematurely Nix Prison Reform
It really doesn't come as a big surprise that an effort is now under way to scale back last year's package of sweeping criminal-justice reform bills.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Statistical'
As Mississippi's prison system, which has been plagued by scandal, remains under a microscope for the alleged misdeeds of its former commissioner, it would be nice if the agency could at least keep all the tools at its disposal to close the revolving door at prisons.
The Greatest of These Is Love
I'm thinking a lot about love these days. As of Feb. 9, in my hometown of Birmingham, Ala., same-sex couples can go to the same courthouse office that my husband and I went to in 2008 to fill out some paperwork, pay a fee and get legally recognized as a married couple.
Revving Up for the Big Fights
The Mississippi Legislature is preparing for the big fights that come later in the session, now that the Senate and House cleared most routine, non-controversial items off their calendars in this fifth week of the session.
Prison Reform Target of Rollback
In March 2014, in an uncommon show of unity, the state's three top Republican leaders celebrated the passage of game-changing legislation.
Development Catches Fondren Residents Off Guard
Fondren residents started noticing several rundown houses in January with siding missing and a big, red "X" painted across their doors. Each day, more homes became vacant and began to disappear.
Loving Beyond Fear
The twisting of religion to promote and excuse hate, separation and violence over love, togetherness and safety turned me off from organized faith for a long time, and I still don't quite trust churches enough to attend any particular one regularly.
Jackson: New Rankin County Wastewater Plant is Unlawful
Although City of Jackson officials are doing their best to appear collegial to entities they fear are attempting to force Jackson into a new regional wastewater authority, the city seems poised to play a little hardball of its own.