Business Good at ‘The Strip'Go west, Jackson—specifically to the west side of State Street between East Mitchell and Duling avenues.
Fondren's New NeighborsAlthough some businesses have been in the historic Fondren district for decades, new stores, offices and restaurants are constantly setting up shop.
Despite More Revenue, Budget Fight LoomsEven though no legislative budget exists yet, that hasn't stopped Democratic and Republican legislators from staking out positions on key areas.
Rebuilding His PartyBrandon Jones says the Mississippi Democratic Trust, a new political action committee he helped start in 2011 and now heads as executive director, grew from "humble recognition" of his party's shortcomings, many of which helped Republicans achieve a near-sweep in …
New iPad: Easy on the EyesEarlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook took center stage in California to unveil the newest model of the iPad. For months now, tech writers have been speculating about what the new iPad would include, and for the most part, …
[Tech Talk] New iPad: Easy on the EyesEarlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook took center stage in California to unveil the newest model of the iPad. For months now, tech writers have been speculating about what the new iPad would include, and for the most part, …
Dedmon Pleads Guilty to MurderDeryl Dedmon stood by silently, his face expressionless as Hinds County Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio read aloud an account of the murder prosecutors say Dedmon committed last year when he was 18 years old.
[Tech Tip] Create Standalone Browser AppsSometimes you don't realize how fantastic a feature can be until you use it under real-world conditions. For instance, I learned to love Fluid for Mac (http://www.fluidapp.com), when I got it set up to run CapsuleCRM (http://www.capsulecrm.com), one of the …
Services Aren't Like ToastersPoliticians, especially the tight-fisted ones, love to compare the government to your home. When money is tight at home, they'll explain condescendingly, you may have to send your toaster to a repair shop, put off that Disney family vacation or …
Services Aren't Like ToastersPoliticians, especially the tight-fisted ones, love to compare the government to your home. When money is tight at home, they'll explain condescendingly, you may have to send your toaster to a repair shop, put off that Disney family vacation or …
[Feedback] Logic, OffendedI do not consider myself to be pro-life, and I opposed the Personhood Initiative, but the article by Brian McGowan ("The Attack on Republicanism," Vol. 10, Issue 26) offended my sense of logic.
Suppressed GOP, Frustrated DemsPhilip Gunn didn't fully realize what was in store for him when colleagues elected him as speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Gunn, a Clinton Republican, told attendees at a Capitol Press Club luncheon Monday that he's been surprised …
Abortion Foes Push New RestrictionsWith personhood legislation finally out of the spotlight, lawmakers are taking aim at smaller anti-abortion issues, like placing new restrictions on abortion providers.
Watkins to Remodel Pix-CapriDeveloper Jason Watkins has signed a contract to purchase the Pix-Capri Theatre in Fondren, a deal he said will be finalized "in the near future."
Budget Battlelines FormingThe state may have more money to work with for the next budget year, but early talks about spending priorities suggest that negotiations will be as contentious as ever.
Biz Roundup: JSU Student Opens BoutiqueShuntel's Boutique celebrated its grand opening today. The store, located at 5749 Old Canton Road, specializes in jewelry, shoes and handbags.
Let the Budget Debate BeginThe Joint Legislative Budget Committee is meeting this morning to review the state's revenue collections ahead of budget debates at the Capitol.
Senate Sets Sights on Gun LawsMississippi already exports more firearms than any other state, but some legislators want to relax our gun laws even more.
Anti-Corruption Laws Strong OverallMississippi is sixth in the nation for government transparency and accountability, even as our campaign-finance laws need strengthening, a recent report found.
Dedmon Hearing Set for WednesdayA hearing for Deryl Dedmon has been set for this Wednesday. Dedmon is charged with the capital murder of James Craig Anderson in what prosecutors say was a racially-motivated hate crime.
Enviros Challenge MDA on DrillingEnvironmental groups want more time to study the effects of opening the Mississippi Sound to oil and gas drilling.
Eyes in the SkyJackson police have a new set of eyes in the sky to prevent crime, deter speeding on city roads and maintain crowd control during big events.
Under Darkness, Immigration and Abortion Bills PassLawmakers, reporters, young pages and even a delegation of Jackson County Republican Women burned the midnight oil for a second consecutive night at the Mississippi House yesterday.
Run It Like MississippiAt a campaign stop in Pascagoula (where Gov. Phil Bryant endorsed his run for the presidency), Mitt Romney said that, "if the federal government was run like Mississippi, the whole country would be a lot better off."
Legislators Working LateLawmakers worked late into the night yesterday to pass several controversial bills. The end of this week is the deadline for members of the Legislature to vote bills out of the houses where they originated and send them to the …
Fortification Street Bids ComingFortification Street is a minefield of potholes and cracks and a patchwork of new and old resurfacing. After years of talk, Jackson officials have finally announced that the street, arguably the worst in the city, is getting a much-needed makeover.
Personhood Wants Another VotePersonhood may be dead in the Mississippi Legislature, but supporters of last fall's ballot initiative to define embryos as human beings are stepping up their efforts to put another personhood amendment before voters.
Pardongate Draws to a CloseTwo months after Haley Barbour's last-minute clemency acts sparked political controversy around Mississippi and the country, the Pardongate episode has came to a close. In a 6-3 vote handed down March 8, the Mississippi Supreme Court declined to overturn Barbour's …
Shuntel's Boutique celebrated its grand opening today. The store, located at 5749 Old Canton Road, specializes in jewelry, shoes and handbags.
Mississippi already exports more firearms than any other state, but some legislators want to relax our gun laws even more.