Simeon BookerSimeon Booker, a trail-blazing African-American journalist and the first full-time black reporter at The Washington Post, died Sunday at the age of 99.
Final Push for Moore and Jones in Alabama Senate RaceAlabama Democrats see Tuesday's special Senate election as a chance to renounce a history littered with politicians whose race-baiting, bombast and other baggage have long soiled the state's reputation beyond its borders.
Shea PattersonUniversity of Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson might not be returning to the Rebels. Patterson has been granted permission to go other programs, the Ole Miss Spirit reported.
Feds Helping JPD, Hinds 'Eject' Suspects into Federal System Without BondOn the steps of the federal courthouse in downtown Jackson, U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst stood alongside federal, state and local law enforcement as he announced their new project to reduce violent crime in the City of Jackson called Project EJECT: …
New JPS Board Inspects Contracts, Demands Data and AccountabilityThe atmosphere got tense in the Jackson Public Schools boardroom on Tuesday night as board members drilled question after question at contractors helping the school district with its corrective action plan.
Liza MundyAuthor Liza Mundy was at her home in Arlington, Va., when the wheels began turning for her next bestseller. At the time, however, she did not yet realize what the story was—or how expansive it would turn out to be.
A Mile of Mississippi CelebrationTo coincide with the opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and as a way to celebrate the state's bicentennial, Team JXN, the Greater Jackson Arts Council, and other organizations and businesses will partner together …
JXN Natural Hair ExpoTameka Dyon saw a need for Jackson to have its own space for women with natural hair to come together and share their knowledge about the subject.
Junie B. Jones, Batman and PuppetsFor the fourth time, the Mississippi Puppetry Guild will do a production of "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells."
OPINION: Bridging the Tech GapMedia literacy is a necessary step in bridging the technological gap, especially the question of adoption, and a partnership with Gallardo and his team may go a long way in helping ISPs understand the rural culture of Mississippi and the …