the CUT: Creating New EnergyFor Madison, Miss., alternative quartet the CUT, genre labels can get a bit tricky. Keyboardist Vincent McMurtery, his brother, drummer Vinson "Vic" McMurtery, saxophonist Judson Wright and guitarist Ben Atkinson bring elements of funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz-fusion, rock and R&B, …
When a Priest Files a Lawsuit Against HB 1523Rev. Susan Hrostowski is familiar with fighting for her and her family's rights, even if that means going to court. She was one of the plaintiffs in the case that struck down Mississippi's ban on same-sex adoption on March 31.
Fletcher CoxAfter being one of the biggest snubs for last year's Pro Bowl, Fletcher Cox made sure the same wouldn't be said by the end of the 2016 season.
Juneteenth: Celebrating the End of SlaveryEvery year, cities around the country recognize Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
2016 Summer Beer TastingWe did it again. We tried six more beers in our annual beer tasting. Thanks for LD's BeerRun for supplying us with the drinks and to Craig Hendry and Raise Your Pints for organizing the tasting.
‘Landmark’: ‘Coolest, Sexiest Building in Mississippi’?Ben Allen, president of Downtown Jackson Partners, said that the development of the Landmark building was crucial to downtown, not just for residential space but for its financial independence from state and local assistance.
Fondren’s TIGER Total MakeoverFor Bill Wilson of Fondren, like many others, the memory of city infrastructure projects from years past haunts the current endeavor to rip up and reconstruct sections of North State Street from Hartfield Street in the south to where it …
Jim TaylorGrowing up just near Memphis, Jim Taylor always went to church on Sundays but never truly got involved until he enrolled at the University of Mississippi and attended a campus ministry meeting.
Reducing Rape, Violence with ‘Engaged Bystanders’The Mississippi Department of Health is working to bring domestic violence numbers down by implementing Green Dot training across the state to get communities to reconsider their role in preventing violence.
A June CelebrationWhile these crunchy, rich and sweet crabs are wonderful enough to serve with just a squeeze of fresh lemon, the white butter sauce creates another level of decadence and presentation.
A New Beer ExperienceOn June 28, Saltine Oyster Bar is hosting its fourth guest-chef dinner since the restaurant's opening.