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Ethan Mannon (pictured) is the drummer and a vocalist for The Hero and A Monster. …

Tyler Holden (pictured) is the guitarist and lead vocalist for The Hero and A Monster. …

The Hero and A Monster Debut ‘Always’

The Hero and A Monster is comprised of Tyler Holden, who serves as guitarist and lead vocalist, and Ethan Mannon, the group's drummer and supporting vocalist. The two use their music as a form of ministry.

Critz Campbell, who won this year’s Jane Crater Hiatt Artists Fellowship, will have pieces in …

The Mississippi Invitational will include pieces such as “Saturday Evening at the Barbershop” by Joseph …

Mississippi Invitational 2019

This year's Mississippi Invitational will have the artwork of 23 contemporary visual artists from Natchez, Jackson, Tupelo, West Point, Seminary, Cleveland, Poplarville, Oxford, Hattiesburg, Starkville and more.

Celebrate local this Fourth of July. Photo by Christian Bowen on Unsplash

Patriotic Pastries and Other Treats

Celebrate local this Fourth of July.

Shiro Cafe opened in downtown Jackson near the end of April.

A Surge in New Businesses in Jackson

Over the last few weeks, Jackson has had a surge in new local businesses opening or changing—just in time for summer. Here are a few of our favorites.

“(Hot tamales) are a unique manifestation exemplifying the sort of diversity that makes Mississippi what …

Hot Tamales: Best at the Doughnut Shop

"The best hot tamales are at the donut shop," my uncle once said to me. I won't argue as to the veracity of this quote or attempt to pit one purveyor versus another.

T’Keyah Williams and Michael McElroy opened the first Mama Nature’s Juice Bar storefront in early …

Cody Cox and wife Molly West opened Urban Foxes on May 20.

T’Keyah Williams and Michael McElroy own Mama Nature’s Juice Bar, which will have a second …

Independent Business Week: Taking a Slice of the Pie

The American Independent  Business Alliance says on its website that shopping local helps build community, shapes a neighborhood's character, gives people access to expertise on a product; and creates a healthier environment  .