The Mississippi Money RaceMississippi state executive offices are up for election this year. Incumbent Gov. Phil Bryant and incumbent Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves both have the largest amounts of money at their campaigns' disposal: a combined total of more than $5 million.
McDaniel Slams Changing State FlagSenator Chris McDaniel made the following verbatim statement regarding calls to do away with Mississippi's official state flag.
Farish Street Blues and Mississippi Tobacco SettlementJohnny T's Bistro and Blues is a sister establishment to Norma Ruth's that will focus on quality steak, pasta, seafood and what John "Stax" Tierre says will be his own spin on bar food, including finger foods and shareable items.
Deidra Jones-SnellDeidra Jones-Snell has done her fair share of traveling.
Agreement Aims to Stymie School-to-Prison PipelineThe Justice Department said Friday it has reached a settlement with the city of Meridian over policies that had allowed students to be detained without probable cause or legal representation—policies that mainly affect black and disabled children.
LeMia JenkinsJackson native LeMia Jenkins recently returned home from Washington, D.C., and joined the research team at Jackson State University as its new director of federal relations.
A-Rod Hits a Homer to Reach 3,000 Hits In His CareerNEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez homered for his 3,000th career hit and smiled all the way around the bases Friday night, the highlight so far in what's become a resurgent season for the formerly disgraced slugger.
NRA Board Member Blames Church's Pastor in Charleston ShootingA Houston attorney on the National Rifle Association's board of directors is blaming the deadly Charleston church shooting on one of the victims, saying the slain pastor had opposed concealed carry legislation as a state senator that could have saved …
JSU Breaks Ground on Tech, Engineering FacilitiesJackson State University held a groundbreaking ceremony June 18 for a proposed 24,000-square-foot engineering classroom complex, a two-story addition to the College of Science, Engineering and Technology building on campus.
Scott Albert JohnsonWriting, recording and distributing an album is never an expedient process. For Jackson vocalist, songwriter and harmonica player Scott Albert Johnson's latest record, "Going Somewhere," that was especially true.