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Thompson Derides Repubs for Shutdown
19,000 Mississippians awoke this morning to the possibility of no paycheck.
City Issues Boil-Water Notices
The city of Jackson's water system seems to be fighting a battle against shifting Yazoo clay.
Beer Fridge #3: Steven's Point Six Hop IPA
Todd (with guest star Mukesh Kumar) reviews Six Hop IPA, a higher-alcohol beer with a suprisingly smooth flavor.
Jerry Hopkins Drops out of Hinds 4 Race, Maldonado Takes Runoff Spot
Two days after a first-place finish in the Democratic primary for Hinds County District 4 supervisor, Jerry Hopkins has bowed out of the race. On Tuesday, Hopkins edged out James "Lap" Baker, 353 votes to Baker's 316, setting up an Oct. 8 runoff. This afternoon, Hinds County Democratic Executive Committee …
Barbara Dunn's Reign of Copy Fee Terror Over?
For about a year, maybe longer, the state court system has slowly been rolling out news of electronic filing coming to certain counties. Now, it's finally Hinds County's turn. Starting on Oct. 1, Hinds Circuit Court and Hinds County Court starts accepting voluntary electronic filing of court documents in civil …
Quick Hits for Friday Night
There's usually plenty to do on Fridays in Jackson, and if you are like me, you're going to have a tough time deciding exactly which of these awesome events to attend: The city of Jackson is celebrating National Night Out on Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at City …
MS Coverage Under Obamacare May Be as low as $8/month
Mississippi health-insurance rates could be as low as $8 a month after tax credits.
Hattiesburg Election: The Never-Ending Story Part II
When it comes to who has been elected mayor of Hattiesburg, the votes are in, but the results are not. After failing to find a clear winner in the first go-round in June, the Hub City is trying again - and failing miserably. Absentee ballot counting continues late Wednesday afternoon …
Board of Ed Names New Superintendent
Dr. Carey Wright is Mississippi's new Education superintendent; Lynn House to retire.
Democratic Runoffs Likely in Supervisor Races
The official results aren't available, yet, but it looks like its runoffs for the Democrats.
Barbour's Chickens Turn Out to be Buzzards
You ought to know you're in trouble when the folks who should be your biggest cheerleaders come and do a dance on your head and slap you around a bit. Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has been a player in the Republican Party for decades. As a matter of fact, …
Kemper Not the Power Plant of Future
Companies building a new 582-megawatt power plant near DeKalb are not holding it up as a model for plants around the nation. The Kemper County IGCC plant, now about nine months away from completion, will burn low-grade lignite coal and capture carbon emissions. Kemper is the first plant to use …
Upcoming and Ongoing Fun
The Barnett Reservoir Foundation and the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District will host a Memphis Barbeque Network (or MBN) judging class at the Rankin Reservoir Community Center from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. It's $80 to enter, but this is awesome because A) An MBN team will cook ribs …
Is This What The Water Will Look Like?
In WAPT's online video they don't identify the Jackson-area creek (is it Town Creek?) that turned into a "raging river" after today's rains, but one look at the video does force me to wonder out loud about the water quality of any lakes or riverwalk projects that we end up …
The Complete Guide to Where You Can Vote in Tomorrow's Hinds County Supervisor's Primaries
Go here to find your polling place. Also, read about more about the candidates here, or at least the ones who talked to us.
Groups: It's OK for the Gay to Stay
In response to a so-called "gay conversion" conference taking place at Lakeside Baptist Church in Hattiesburg over the next few days, pro-gay rights groups are rallying against the pseudo-science of praying the gay away. GetEQUAL Mississippi, OMEGA Mississippi and Walk Fellowship Church of Hattiesburg is holding a“Love and Acceptance” rally …
Jackson Ranks No. 6 in Generosity
Our fair city ranks as one of the most generous cities in the United States.
Downtown Sets Showcase, Among Other Things
Downtown Jackson Partners is proud to announce it is partnering with the Town Creek Arts Festival to host Downtown on Display, an open house event for downtown Jackson businesses. It'll be held on October 5, 2013. From 2 - 5 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to take architectural tours, …
Cochran Throwing Salt in GOP Hopefuls' Game?
If you listen closely, you'll hear it: it's the sound of 147 Republicans who hope to replace Sen. Thad Cochran weeping. OK, maybe it's not quite that many. But Mississippi pols have been jockeying for position for a while on the chance that Cochran, who is so old that he …