Dak Prescott’s Final MSU DaysMississippi State University quarterback Dak Prescott has just four games left in his illustrious college-football career, as he prepares to take on the University of Alabama, the University of Arkansas, the University of Mississippi in the Egg Bowl and a …
The SlateIt's a big week in Starkville for Mississippi State fans. The No. 20 Bulldogs host Alabama, and basketball fans get a first look at Callaway High star Malik Newman on a college court.
Steve Deaton Three’s Grand ’70s TourSteve Deaton went back to his musical roots for his newest record—roots wrapped around loud car stereos and ZZ Top on an eight-track tape.
Not Just Milling AroundThe Mill, a new incubator space for local artists and small businesses, grew out of one man's quest to find a parking spot in midtown.
Outside Influence on 42Anti-Initiative 42 advocates formed KidsFirst and Improve Mississippi, which were all funded, at least in part, through outside organizations and dollars.
Turnout NumbersOn Nov. 3, media outlets reported steady turnout throughout the day in Hinds County, but in the end, the number of Hinds Countians who participated in the 2015 cycle was lower than the previous two cycles.
The Demise of Initiative 42As soon as the Mississippi Legislature proposed an alternative measure to Initiative 42, a citizens' initiative to fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, its advocates cried foul, saying the alternate was only there to confuse voters.
Remain Calm and FocusI want to share some thoughts and insights about the concept of assessment and why we should remain calm and focus as we anxiously await the Partnership for Assessment and Readiness for College and Careers to release the results of …
The Mississippi Roots of Mizzou’s #ConcernedStudent1950The roots of the student-led movement that spurred the resignations this week of University of Missouri's president and chancellor, Tim Wolfe and R. Bowen Loftin, respectively—can be traced back to Yalobusha County.
JPS Middle School Scores ShineTwo Jackson Public Schools middle schools outscored all other JPS middle and high schools on math assessments students took last year.
Patti Cake, Patti CakeThe banner for Patti Igoe-Bett's business, MsPattiCakes, features a Charles H. Spurgeon quote: "There is hardship in everything, except eating pancakes."
Yarber, Council Disagree on LogjamsIn recent weeks, Mayor Tony Yarber and members of the Jackson City Council have clashed over a number of high-dollar contract negotiations, but the key players offer different perspectives on the root causes of the disagreements.
Karlos LyonsThough hip-hop dance was initially just a hobby for Karlos Lyons, it has become a job and a lifestyle.
Born into the Wrong DemographicFailing to pass Initiative 42 punished Mississippi's children simply because they were born into the wrong demographic.