Ambrose TabbIn Jackson, Ambrose "Eli" Tabb was influential in the high school arts scene, but is most noted for his relentless pursuit of social justice.
Miss. Court Candidates Spar on PAC DonationsState Rep. Earle Banks says his campaign is not taking money from political action committees as he runs for a state Supreme Court seat, but the campaign of the man he's trying to unseat is accepting contributions from PACs.
Group of the Day: Millsaps FeministsAlthough still a relatively new group on campus, the Millsaps Feminists are making waves and sparking conversation.
Community Events and Public MeetingsThe "Getting on Easy Street" Finance Seminar at the Jackson Medical Mall is Oct. 1, 6 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room.
Man to Use Insanity Defense in Gun Case Court records say a man will use an insanity defense against two counts of being a convicted felon in possession of guns.
10 Local Stories This WeekWe had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
JRA Finalizes Iron Horse DealThe Jackson Redevelopment Authority has finalized an agreement to help fund the resurrection of the Iron Horse Grill.
Evers, Winter: Mississippi Moving Forward, But ...Few eyes were dry when Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of Jackson civil-rights hero Medgar Evers, stood in front of 600 people in downtown Jackson Thursday night and declared her love for Mississippi and for her first husband, gunned down nearly …
It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is at 1 p.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol.
No. 1 Alabama Faces Rebels' No-Huddle Offense The Crimson Tide (4-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) faces Mississippi and Hugh Freeze's uptempo, no-huddle offense Saturday night , at least presenting Alabama's defense with a different- challenge.
Enviros: Drilling Will Hurt EconomyAs conservationists continue to fight the state's plan to open Mississippi waters to natural-gas drilling, one their key sticking points has to do with the economy rather than the environment.