Building Jackson Strong, One Person at a Time
Shoppers looking for organic and locally sourced food are familiar with the unassuming little grocery on Old Canton Road in Fondren. Mostly, they just call it Rainbow.
State Law Weak on City Elections
In the waning days of the April 22 special-election runoff for Jackson mayor, third parties, surrogates and political-action committees took control of the political discourse and broadcast airwaves to become the strongest forces in the election, more than the two candidates in some ways.
Constance Gordon
Constance Gordon, 32, currently uses her voice as an advocacy coordinator for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Discrimination Isn’t ‘Religious Freedom’
You do not have religious freedom if every single American doesn't have it, too, including those you believe are heathens and sinners.
M. Ward: A Modern Spin on an Older Time
To admirers of folk music, M. Ward might be as profound an innovator as Steve Jobs is to techies.
Décor and Class
Sometimes, white walls can be a person's biggest inspiration. For Hunter Davenport, the blank walls in his apartment—along with the lack of monetary funds to decorate them to his content—stirred up a passion he had never before pursued.
Drug Resistance Found Worldwide, New Drugs Needed
Bacteria resistant to antibiotics have now spread to every part of the world and might lead to a future where minor infections could kill, according to a report published Wednesday by the World Health Organization.
Iraqis Brave Threat of Violence to Cast Ballots
Iraqis braved the threat of bombs and attacks to vote Wednesday in key elections for a new parliament amid a massive security operation as the country slides deeper into sectarian strife.
Kiev Says It's "Helpless" to Restore Order in East
Ukraine's police and security forces are "helpless" to quell unrest in two eastern regions bordering Russia, and in some cases are cooperating with pro-Russian gunmen who have seized scores of government buildings and taken people hostage, the country's acting president said Wednesday.
Survivors Tell Their Stories: 'We Are Safe Here'
A powerful storm system was menacing a large swath of the South early Tuesday, killing more than two dozen people from Arkansas to Alabama over more than two days of destruction. Here are the some stories from people in Mississippi and Alabama that made it through the frightening chaos.
Kemper Plant Delayed Again, Costs Going Up... Again
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Southern Companies says the expected startup date of its coal gas-fired power plant in Kemper County is being pushed back to the first half of 2015.
Center for Violence Prevention in the Running for Neighborhood Assist
The Center for Violence Prevention needs your help in becoming one of the top 40 in State Farm's Neighborhood Assist campaign.
Mississippi Residents Picking Through the Rubble in Pearl, Tupelo, Winston County
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Dagmar Almenares, who lives in the Highlands mobile home park near Mississippi's biggest airport, said he considers himself lucky to be alive. The 33-year-old Cuba native and his 62-year-old mother were in their rented trailer Monday evening when a tornado picked it up and blew it apart.
Shadowy Commander is Face of Insurgency in Ukraine
When shadowy commander Igor Strelkov appeared before the cameras recently in green combat fatigues and a clipped mustache, he did more than reveal the face of the insurgency rocking eastern Ukraine. He strengthened the case that Russia is behind the turmoil.
Justices Wary of Unlimited Cellphone Searches
The Supreme Court seemed wary Tuesday of allowing police unbridled freedom to search through cellphones of people they arrest, taking on a new issue of privacy in the face of rapidly changing technology.
From the Eye of the Storm
This account was taken during the storm event that swept across Mississippi, Alabama and the southern U.S. on April 28.
Battling Brain Drain, New Duling Debuts and Tacos for Charity
On Friday, May 2, Arden Barnett, founder of entertainment company ardenland, is inviting everyone in the Jackson community to see the updates and new features he's made to Duling Hall during a concert featuring The Wild Feathers and Tennessee Jet.
Gus McCoy
Gus McCoy has tackled many different careers in the last few years, including working as a youth pastor and an insurance agent, and even running for Hinds County District 2 supervisor last year in the special election to replace Doug Anderson.
Lawsuit an Unusual Challenge to Gay Marriage Ban
A coalition of clergy members is challenging North Carolina's constitutional ban on gay marriage with an unusual approach in a federal lawsuit: They say it violates their religious freedom.
South Korea: North Holds Live-Fire Drills at Sea
North Korea conducted live-fire artillery drills near its disputed western sea boundary Tuesday, South Korean officials said, in a possible indication of rising frustration in Pyongyang as it pushes unsuccessfully for outside aid.