Hosemann Releases Barbour's Pardon OrdersMississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann's office released the full pack of executive orders former Gov. Haley Barbour issued to pardon or suspend the sentences of more than 200 people in the state. The documents provide some insight into Barbour's …
Green Stamps Still Exist? (sort of)If you're under the age of 30, read this first because you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. Moving on...
Mississippi: Not That BadDespite its persistent reputation as first-in-everything-worst, Mississippi isn't nearly as hopeless as it thinks it is, a new report finds. Compared to other states with similar economies, Mississippi ranks high in entrepreneurial activity, personal-income growth and the least violent crime.
Why Not the Scott Sisters?After former Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned more than 200 people at the end of his term earlier this week, supporters of Jamie and Gladys Scott say they don't know why the sisters weren't also given full pardons.
Noise Pollutes Downtown ResidencesJoanie Thompson, a longtime resident of 736 S. President St., can't sleep at night from a throbbing loud bass that rattles her windows. It starts about 10 p.m. most nights and can go until 3 a.m. She knows exactly where …
Personhood Heads to the CapitolJust over a week into the legislative session, we're already seeing some movement on "personhood" bills, to define when human life and legal protections begin, similar to Initiative 26, which voters turned down in November.
Anthony DixonA large portion of Mississippi will root for the New Orleans Saints this Saturday. Certainly, the residents of the capital city will hope that Drew Brees and company win the franchise first road playoff game.
Barbour Finally Addresses Pardons; Insults MississippiansLobbyist and former Gov. Haley Barbour finally addressed the firestorm around his 200+ pardons last night in an email statement. Here it is, verbatim; please read my comments below it:
Help for the Culinary CowardI have only recently discovered that the room housing my coffee pot and takeout menus is a kitchen. A few years ago, I was one of those people who actually bragged that I had no idea how to correctly boil …
So Much TeaMy sisters decided to start drinking tea in an attempt to stop drinking soda pop. We realized there were different types and flavors as we shopped for one that would be satisfying. Experimenting with something new doesn't always turn out …
Road to RevelationWhen Shelby Lynne gives a concert these days, she no longer plays any songs from the early part of her career for one simple reason: She didn't write them.
[10 Things About] ‘Spamalot'Kessler Broadway presents "Monty Python's Spamalot" Jan. 17 and 18 at Thalia Mara Hall (225 E. Pascagoula St.). The show, which tells the tale of King Arthur and the round-table knights, begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.
Psychedelic SwingA guitar riff rang out over the cheers of an energetic Hattiesburg crowd packed into Nick's Ice House on a cold night in early December. Vocalist and guitarist Will Poynor ripped his guitar cord hooked up to a nearby amp …
New Year, New MusicHappy New Year, Jackson! Is anyone else glad that 2011 is over? While we all had our good and bad times, I like the idea of starting anew and making positive changes.