JSU's Brent Talks Hoops at KoinoniaJackson State basketball is at its best when its recruiting local kids, and if last week's news is any indication of things to come, there are some good times ahead for the Tiger faithful.
Fight for FreedomJoan Trumpauer Mulholland survived the Civil Rights Movement after participating (starting at age 19) in sit-ins, demonstrations and the Freedom Rides of 1961.
Nija Morenike' MatoryAlbert Einstein supposedly said, "Insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting different results." In the case of 24-year-old Jackson native Nija Morenike' Matory's new book, "A Taste of Insanity," insanity may be just what the doctor ordered.
It's the Weekend!Today, the Crossroads Film Festival continues with screenings starting at 6:45 p.m. at Malco Grandview Theatre and runs through April 14.
Three Dead in Storm Packing Ice, Snow, TornadoesA strong spring storm that socked the Midwest with ice and heavy, wet snow made its way east, raking the South with tornadoes Thursday, with three deaths blamed on the rough weather and thousands of people without power.
Federal Immigration Reform: Good for Mississippi?Mississippi activists are confident that congressional talks on immigration reform could mean better living standards for immigrants in the Magnolia State.
The 'Iron Lady's' Strong Stance on Climate ChangeMargaret Thatcher, the "Iron Lady" of British politics who died Monday at the age of 87, is being lionized as the woman who tilted British domestic and economic policy to the right.
Bulldogs and RebelsIt has been nearly 10 years since two of the biggest rivals in this state played each other on Thanksgiving night. Mississippi State versus Ole Miss was a staple on Thanksgiving evening from 1998 to 2003.
Senate Ready to Launch Gun-Control DebateLegislation would expand background checks, toughen penalties against illicit firearms sales and offer slightly more money for school security.
Curbing Murder in the Capital CityDuring "Operation Bunny Hop," Jackson police teamed up with the Hinds County Sheriff's Department, the U.S. Marshals Taskforce and a narcotics unit and made 226 arrests in a three-day span from March 28 to March 30. Over the Easter weekend, …
Creative, Historic SpaceTake a couple of enthusiastic young Jackson entrepreneurs and put them together with an established urban-development company and what do you get? Well, you might get some fabulous low-cost housing for artists and gallery space in the capital city's downtown.
Valerie BlakeyWhat initially started out as a year-long high-school project for Valerie Blakey turned into a promising career in the film industry.