Mississippi Brilla Returning PlayersFor Mississippi Brilla, this season--the team's seventh--will mostly be one of change, but four veteran players will be back as well.
Gov. Taps Anti-Abortion Activist for Health BoardMississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has nominated anti-abortion activist Terri Herring for a six-year term on the state Board of Health, a position that could give Herring influence over Health Department policies that affect the state's only abortion clinic.
Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on RoadsThe condition of city streets may be the hottest issue during the 2013 Jackson mayoral campaign. It has become a running joke among Jacksonians, but in reality, it's a huge problem with few answers.
Patterson: Southern Hospitality ValuesPlavise "Patti" Patterson may have grown up in Michigan, but she became an adult in Jackson. Now she's trying to return the favor and help bring Jackson to a role of prominence as Ward 5 councilwoman.
Jennifer AdelsheimerWhat do a Norwegian cruise ship worker, a baby nurse and a head pastry chef have in common? They are all part of Jennifer Adelsheimer's career path.
High Court Hears Case on Federal Benefits for GaysThe Supreme Court is turning to a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples.
UPDATED: City Approves $10 Million For Street ResurfacingAfter voting down a $10 million bond issue to repave Jackson streets just a month ago, the Jackson City Council voted Monday to capitalize on low interest rates and borrow $10 million to $12 million to be paid back over …
Otis WilliamsOtis Williams was one of 15 applicants out of 550 national and international nominees to receive the 2012 Shire Brave Award and the only one in Mississippi.