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The Palette Café Unveils New Menu
On Aug. 2, The Palette Cafe at the Mississippi Museum of Art closed for a revamping of sorts. But it wasn't the decor. For the last couple of weeks, the museum's culinary curator and executive chef, Nick Wallace, has been working with restaurant staff members to create a menu "inspired …
Trump Calls Clinton a 'Bigot' While Rallying to Whites in Mississippi
The Republican nominee for president chose Mississippi's solidly Democratic and majority-black capital city tonight to call the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, a "bigot." At a rally in the Mississippi Coliseum (with many empty seats) Donald Trump said Clinton is a "bigot who sees people of color only as votes, not …
Rebels Have Rare Luxury This Season
The University of Mississippi is one of a few SEC football teams in a unique position going into this season. The Rebels have a proven starter at quarterback while most of the conference is looking for answers in that position. Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly and University of Tennessee quarterback Joshua …
Why Did Trump Come to Mississippi, Anyway?
It's convenient to presume that Mississippi will bleed red on Election Day, but if that's true, then a fair question follows. Why would Donald Trump waste time and resources stopping in Jackson, Miss., this evening for a $1,000 per ticket fundraiser and rally? Polling done in Mississippi this presidential year …
Prescott is Head and Shoulders Ahead of Other Rookie Quarterbacks
Nearly everyone this preseason has gone gaga over Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s performance this NFL preseason by. Well, unless you’re Fox Sports radio personality Colin Cowherd. Unless you’re Cowherd or thinks like he does, it is hard not to be impressed with the way Prescott has played in two …
Gibbs, Green Head to Run-Off in District 72 Special Election
The House District 72 special election will head to a run-off between Debra Gibbs and Synarus Green on Sep. 13. Election results from a Hinds County Election Commission spokeswoman are as follows: Synarus Green-642 Debra Gibbs-641 Theresa Kennedy-169 Shae Buchanon-Williams-138 Either Gibbs or Green will replace attorney Kimberly Campbell and …
Women Are Why USA Led the Medal Count
The 2016 Olympic games are done, and the USA nearly lapped the field in the medal count. It wasn’t even close for first place in medals, but second and third place was a race. When the Olympics ended with the closing ceremony, the U.S. had won 121 total medals. That …
Prescott Gets Second Chance to Shine
Tony Romo takes back the role of starting quarterback job the Dallas Cowboys tonight, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. against the Miami Dolphins. This will be the first game action in the preseason for Romo, who is recovering from an injury-plagued 2015 campaign. It seems like a good bet that …
Boyfriend and Big Freedia Release Collaboration
New Orleans-based hip-hop artist Boyfriend released a new single Wednesday, Aug. 17, that features fellow New Orleanian Big Freedia, known to her fans as the "Queen of Bounce." The track, titled "Marie Antoinette," is an ode to lavish lifestyles and over-the-top indulgence, all built on a bass-heavy, harpsichord-laden track from …
MAE Endorses Green for District 72 Special Election
The Mississippi Association of Educators has endorsed Synarus Green in the District 72 House of Representatives special election. "For generations, the Mississippi Association of Educators has worked to build opportunities for the people and communities they serve," Green said in a press statement. "I'm honored to have the support of …
Southern Living names Saltine a Best New Restaurant in the South
Southern Living magazine has named Saltine in Fondren one of the South's best new restaurants. The write-up begins: "You might not think Jackson, Mississippi, when you imagine robust oyster culture. And you might not expect to find a sleek eatery in a repurposed schoolhouse. But Jesse Houston has created such …
Secretary Hosemann Reaches $4.7 Million Settlement with Morgan Stanley
The Secretary of State reached a $4.7 million settlement with Morgan Stanley, after a years-long investigation into the Ridgeland branch office following complaints from customers who had investment accounts with financial representatives there. Morgan Stanley did not admit or deny the Secretary of State's allegations but has agreed to pay …
Saints Lose First Round Pick to Broken Leg
The New Orleans Saints are trying to fix a defense that was terrible last season. It was one of the worst in the history of the NFL, but this preseason was a chance to improve the unit. The defense wasn’t completely horrible in the first preseason game against the New …
Jackson Featured in 'Living Blues'
The August-September edition of renowned blues-music magazine "Living Blues" showcases a variety of significant figures from Jackson's thriving blues community, including King Edward, Dorothy Moore, Jesse Robinson, Louis "Gearshifter" Youngblood, Jarekus Singleton, Eddie Cotton Jr., jj Thames and Grady Champion, among others.
Rebels Will Face Redshirt Freshman FSU Quarterback
Labor Day just got a little more interesting. It was already going to be an interesting evening with the University of Mississippi facing Florida State University as the last college-football game of new season’s first week. Both teams meet for a neutral-site game in Orlando, Fla., in the 2016 Camping …
USA Dominates the Medal Race Going into Final Week in Rio
The Rio Olympics enters its final week of competition, and as the games begin to wind down, it is good to look at the medal race, and it’s starting to become a rout. While it was close the opening week, the U.S. is beginning to run away from the other …
Donald J. Trump Set to Come to Jackson for Private Fundraiser
Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump is scheduled to be in Jackson next Wednesday, August 24, for a fundraising event supporting his campaign, a MS GOP press release states. Tickets for the event are being sold at an affordable $1,000 per ticket. The event begins at 6:00 PM, but the …
5th Circuit Denies Gov. Bryant's Motion for Stay in HB1523 Case
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Gov. Phil Bryant and MDHS Executive Director John Davis' motions to stay the injunction that blocked House Bill 1523 from becoming law. Bryant and Davis asked the court to expedite their appeal, and that application was also denied. The 5th Circuit …
AG Hood Responds to DOJ Olmstead Lawsuit
Attorney General Jim Hood issued a statement in response to the DOJ Olmstead lawsuit, filed today in federal court. That statement is reproduced in full below. JACKSON— A lawsuit filed today by the U.S. Department of Justice against the state of Mississippi provides the most meaningful opportunity yet for leaders …
U.S. Women Win Back-to-Back Gold in Team Gymnastics *Updated All-Around Final*
Breaking: Simone Biles wins the gold medal in the women’s all-around final and teammate Aly Raisman wins the silver medal. The event was held today and will be seen in primetime on NBC as coverage starts at 7 p.m. The members of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team call themselves “The …