Habitat for Humanity Rebuilds NeighborhoodHabitat for Humanity unveiled 22 new homes in a Jackson neighborhood that just a couple of years ago served as a dumping ground and the notorious site for illegal and nefarious activities.
Rap Sessions Empowering YouthA diverse crowd of college-age students, young adults and others attended a community dialogue on the hip-hop generation yesterday evening at Jackson State University's Rose E. McCoy auditorium.
Elizabeth "Pippa" JacksonElizabeth "Pippa" Jackson, owner and operator of the Mississippi Animal Rescue Fund--a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter and adoption agency--began taking in and caring for animals starting with a goat she received from a ride operator at the county fair when …
It's the Weekend!On Saturday, John Prine performs at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Banks Raises Personhood in Court RaceIn its final push toward the Nov. 6 election, Rep. Earle Banks' campaign for a seat on the state's supreme court is deploying a different strategy in his race against sitting Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr.
JRA Gets New Leadership, Iron Horse Gets FundsThe Iron Horse Grill will close on a deal for $2.5 million in urban-renewal bonds through the JRA and $1.5 million in new-market tax credits Friday morning.
Lafayette StriblingOne of Mississippi's best basketball minds hangs up his whistle this week, after more than 50 years of coaching.
Judge Delays Start of Finger Scans at Child CareA Hinds County chancery judge on Wednesday ordered a state agency to delay the start of a finger scanning system for some parents to sign youngsters in and out of child care.
Defense, IllustratedEven the military gets kicked in the face when it comes to fact-checking.
DOJ: Lauderdale County Violates Students' RightsAuthorities in east Mississippi run a "school-to-prison pipeline" that locks up students for infractions like flatulence or wearing the wrong color socks, a policy that mainly affects black and disabled children, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday in a federal …
Who is Kris Kobach?Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is representing Mississippi in a lawsuit against the Obama administration.
City to Spend $90 Million on Water ImprovementsA contractor for the city estimates a new $90 million project to upgrade the city's water system will create hundreds of new jobs in Jackson.
Chad KingThis Halloween, the Fondren Theatre Group brings the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" back to a Jackson stage for its fourth production.