Jackson Eyes $300 Million for Water NeedsJackson is facing about $300 million in needed improvements to the city's water system over the next 20 years, a new study shows.
A Patient's Guide: How To Stay Safe In a HospitalPropping up a patient's hospital bed at a 30-degree angle can help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia. Using alcohol wipes kills staph bugs, but you need bleach wipes to kill C. diff germs. High-protein snacks can help prevent bed sores.
Belhaven Joins Register, Kellogg OpensThe State Department of Archives and History announced in January that the Belhaven neighborhood has become part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Forget the KumbayaSome former mayors of Mississippi Delta towns would like to have a word with Gov. Phil Bryant.
Nunnelee Reintroduces Akin's BillMississippi's U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee is reviving the specter of former Rep. Todd Akin, a fellow Republican from Missouri.
Madison Mayor Tries to Block JSUJackson State University President Carolyn Meyers didn't imagine she would face opposition when she announced in January the school's plans to open a satellite campus in Madison.
Hometown CandidateWhen Courtney Walker was 14, one of the local TV channels came to his central Jackson neighborhood and interviewed him. The focus of the story was crime, as it is with many stories on the tube about Jackson.
Deloris AngrumThis has been a good decade for Deloris Angrum. Her daughter, April, returned safely from Iraq. She is a grandmother and will be again soon.
At Capitol, Much at Stake for JacksonWith a renewed push underway for a local-option sales tax, Jackson could at last get some aid in paying for maintenance projects the city has in the works.
Wendy BradfordUp to 300,000 children are at risk for sexual exploitation each year in this country according to the Polaris Project, an organization located in Washington, D.C., that fights global trafficking.
Hinds E911 Fund Almost EmptyHinds County's emergency-communications system is in a state of financial emergency.
Adam HuttlerWhile completing his junior year, studying in London at the British American Drama Academy and finishing college at Sarah Lawrence College, Adam Huttler founded a company.
Community Events and Public MeetingsThe Women of Color Summit is Friday, Feb. 8 at Mississippi State University in the Colvard Student Union's Foster Ballroom.
Leveling the Education Playing FieldMississippi's legislative leaders promised a whirlwind session heavily focused on education issues. Based on the volume of education-related bills flying out of the Capitol, they appear to be achieving that goal.
Do As We Say, Congress Says, Then Does What It WantsCongress is still exempt from portions of a number of federal laws, including provisions that protect workers in the private sector but don't apply to the legislative branch's approximately 30,000 employees.
Tracee ThompsonTracee Thompson, 43, has taught 10th- and 11th-grade English at Jim Hill High School for 9 years.
It's the Weekend!On Saturday, the Art by Choice Sale is at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Oklahoma Mayor Helps Guide Jackson VisionGov. Phil Bryant gave an introductory speech before Oklahoma City, Okla. Mayor Mick Cornett gave some resounding words to the more-than 500 audience members at the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership's annual meeting.
Players of the Day: Mississippi Super Bowl PlayersMississippi State and Ole Miss fans will be happy at the end of Super Bowl XLVII, with a former Bulldog and Rebel guaranteed to win a ring on Sunday no matter which team wins the game.
Robert Amos: Bring in the BucksRobert Amos ran for mayor of Jackson in 2009 and for a seat on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors 2011.
Into the NightThe Mississippi House of Representatives bandied its version of a charter-school bill for more than eight hours until close to 1 a.m., eclipsing the Senate's four-hour-long debate the previous week.
Repaved Streets, Bike Helmets and Taxi CabsJackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced last week that, pending Jackson City Council approval, the city will use a bond issue to fund $10 million in street repaving this year.
Arena Study UnveiledAfter nearly five years of discussions, fundraising and bid evaluation, the city of Jackson finally has the results of a feasibility study for a new downtown arena.
Jackson native and community activist Carol Moore passed away New Year's Day at age 63 after a 30-year battle with cancer.
Commissioner Mike Chaney said he feels the Obama administration has betrayed him for denying the state's application.
Jackson is facing about $300 million in needed improvements to the city's water system over the next 20 years, a new study shows.
Propping up a patient's hospital bed at a 30-degree angle can help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia. Using alcohol wipes kills staph bugs, but you need bleach wipes to kill C. diff germs. High-protein snacks can help prevent bed sores.
The State Department of Archives and History announced in January that the Belhaven neighborhood has become part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Some former mayors of Mississippi Delta towns would like to have a word with Gov. Phil Bryant.
Mississippi's U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee is reviving the specter of former Rep. Todd Akin, a fellow Republican from Missouri.
Jackson State University President Carolyn Meyers didn't imagine she would face opposition when she announced in January the school's plans to open a satellite campus in Madison.
When Courtney Walker was 14, one of the local TV channels came to his central Jackson neighborhood and interviewed him. The focus of the story was crime, as it is with many stories on the tube about Jackson.
This has been a good decade for Deloris Angrum. Her daughter, April, returned safely from Iraq. She is a grandmother and will be again soon.
Trafficking of human beings--for sex or for labor--affects everyday people we all might encounter.
With a renewed push underway for a local-option sales tax, Jackson could at last get some aid in paying for maintenance projects the city has in the works.
Up to 300,000 children are at risk for sexual exploitation each year in this country according to the Polaris Project, an organization located in Washington, D.C., that fights global trafficking.
Hinds County's emergency-communications system is in a state of financial emergency.
An economist at the Federal Reserve has re-stoked the debate over the causes of regional differences in Medicare spending, and her analysis disputes some of the thinking behind a number of policy changes in the 2010 health law.
While completing his junior year, studying in London at the British American Drama Academy and finishing college at Sarah Lawrence College, Adam Huttler founded a company.
Mississippi's legislative leaders promised a whirlwind session heavily focused on education issues. Based on the volume of education-related bills flying out of the Capitol, they appear to be achieving that goal.
Congress is still exempt from portions of a number of federal laws, including provisions that protect workers in the private sector but don't apply to the legislative branch's approximately 30,000 employees.
Tracee Thompson, 43, has taught 10th- and 11th-grade English at Jim Hill High School for 9 years.
Gov. Phil Bryant gave an introductory speech before Oklahoma City, Okla. Mayor Mick Cornett gave some resounding words to the more-than 500 audience members at the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership's annual meeting.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is turning to a Houston activist to lead the fight against environmental injustices around the country.
Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans will be happy at the end of Super Bowl XLVII, with a former Bulldog and Rebel guaranteed to win a ring on Sunday no matter which team wins the game.
Robert Amos ran for mayor of Jackson in 2009 and for a seat on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors 2011.
The Mississippi House of Representatives bandied its version of a charter-school bill for more than eight hours until close to 1 a.m., eclipsing the Senate's four-hour-long debate the previous week.
Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. announced last week that, pending Jackson City Council approval, the city will use a bond issue to fund $10 million in street repaving this year.
After nearly five years of discussions, fundraising and bid evaluation, the city of Jackson finally has the results of a feasibility study for a new downtown arena.