It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the Stop Hunger Now Pack-A-Thon is from 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Millsaps College.
State, Federal Charges Brought in MDMR ProbeThe former director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, his son and two others have been indicted on federal corruption charges involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in public money.
Lumumba: Regionalism of Another KindDuring this spring and summer, when the Jackson mayoral campaign season hit its peak, a fierce debate took place about regionalism.
Allen BlackwellAllen Blackwell has an unusual dream: to become the first person to represent Mississippi in the Olympics in the winter sport of skeleton.
FDA to Ban Artery-Clogging Trans FatsHeart-clogging trans fats have been slowly disappearing from grocery aisles and restaurant menus in the last decade. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is finishing the job.
Henley-Young’s Breakfast SnubThe Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center will likely not be in full compliance with a 2012 court order to improve conditions at the facility by the time the order expires in the spring.
Be The ChangeOperation Shoestring hosts its annual luncheon at the Jackson Convention Complex Nov. 14.
Joyce Helmick: ‘Prove It’Joyce Helmick has taught school for more than 37 years. In July, she took the leadership reins at the Mississippi Association of Educators, an organization that provides professional development for teachers, and represents their interests in the state Legislature and …
Kirti NaranNaran opened Incense Salon and Boutique a decade ago with her sister, Rina Patel, where they specialize in hair removal by threading, a practice originated in India.
McQuirter, Greer Wins Signal Change for Hinds BoardDarrel McQuirter and Tony Greer's walloping of their opponents for two seats on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors could be a game changer for the county.
Gay Rights Gains Piling Up; Battles Still AheadIn Maine, a congressman running for governor came out as gay. In Hawaii, lawmakers girded for a vote to legalize same-sex marriage. And in the U.S. Senate, seven Republicans joined the Democrats in a landmark vote to ban workplace discrimination …
Tea Party Express Makes First 2014 Endorsement: McDaniel Over CochranThe California-based Tea Party Express came to the Mississippi Capitol this morning to announce that it is endorsing state Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Jones County, to replace Republican Sen. Thad Cochran in the U.S. Senate.
During this spring and summer, when the Jackson mayoral campaign season hit its peak, a fierce debate took place about regionalism.
An administration spokeswoman said that as of Wednesday, federal call centers have received more than 1.3 million calls and they are enrolling people in plans, although she did not offer details.
Allen Blackwell has an unusual dream: to become the first person to represent Mississippi in the Olympics in the winter sport of skeleton.
The Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center will likely not be in full compliance with a 2012 court order to improve conditions at the facility by the time the order expires in the spring.
Operation Shoestring hosts its annual luncheon at the Jackson Convention Complex Nov. 14.
Jackson developer David Watkins is fighting his political foes on two fronts these days.
Joyce Helmick has taught school for more than 37 years. In July, she took the leadership reins at the Mississippi Association of Educators, an organization that provides professional development for teachers, and represents their interests in the state Legislature and …
Naran opened Incense Salon and Boutique a decade ago with her sister, Rina Patel, where they specialize in hair removal by threading, a practice originated in India.
Darrel McQuirter and Tony Greer's walloping of their opponents for two seats on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors could be a game changer for the county.
The California-based Tea Party Express came to the Mississippi Capitol this morning to announce that it is endorsing state Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Jones County, to replace Republican Sen. Thad Cochran in the U.S. Senate.