Senate Doozies: Big Votes on Common Core, Special Needs, Car StickersIn the Senate, over six hours of debate resulted in lawmakers moving to repeal the Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Law, ask the federal government to balance their budget, enact the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs and create a …
Report: Miss. No. 2 in Lynchings Per CapitaA chilling new report revealed this week</a> reveals that racial terror lynching in the U.S. was much worse than previously believed.
New ThaiIf you enjoy the mix of tanginess, spice and sweetness that is Thai food, you'll soon have another option to choose from in Jackson. Surin of Thailand (3000 Old Canton Road) opens soon in the former Nick's Restaurant space.
All that Matters is LoveI think it is important to let my loved one know that he is important every day of my life. When Valentine's Day comes, I don't feel so much pressure about giving a gift such as chocolates or flowers, but …
The Fatality of a Broken HeartBilly Ray Cyrus sang a song about a topic that is also a medically recognized syndrome commonly called broken heart syndrome.
Five Foolproof First-Date StopsThere's an art to the first date—an awkward, nerve-wracking, constantly on-your-toes art. Thankfully, this year's Best of Jackson Best Place for a First Date finalists are perfect choices for a romantic evening, whatever that means to you.
Single in the CapitalUp until a year ago, I complained that there is nothing to do in the Jackson area. What I've discovered, though, is that there is a lot more to do than I thought, especially since I'm single.
The Swon Brothers: Life After ‘The Voice'Television might have taken the wind out of radio's sails, but these days, it's giving it back. There's perhaps no clearer evidence of that than Muskogee, Okla., musicians Colton and Zach Swon.
Love on a Fat TuesdayIf you don't want to cook for Valentine's Day or fight the crowds in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, local restaurants and food shops have you covered.
Don’t Prematurely Nix Prison ReformIt really doesn't come as a big surprise that an effort is now under way to scale back last year's package of sweeping criminal-justice reform bills.
Revving Up for the Big FightsThe Mississippi Legislature is preparing for the big fights that come later in the session, now that the Senate and House cleared most routine, non-controversial items off their calendars in this fifth week of the session.
Prison Reform Target of RollbackIn March 2014, in an uncommon show of unity, the state's three top Republican leaders celebrated the passage of game-changing legislation.
Development Catches Fondren Residents Off GuardFondren residents started noticing several rundown houses in January with siding missing and a big, red "X" painted across their doors. Each day, more homes became vacant and began to disappear.