Dancing with RaceCharles Evers is a Republican Barack Obama supporter. A radio talk show host and the manager of WMPR 90.1 FM, a local blues and gospel radio station, Evers has lived here since 1963, when his brother, civil rights leader Medgar …
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 9This is a fantastic week for people looking to hear great music. This Thursday, Nov. 13, the Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music will host an 18th-century fortepiano concert by Dr. Malcolm Bilson at St. Philip's Episcopal Church on Old Canton …
Imperfect StormHurricane Katrina made landfall in southern Louisiana and Mississippi Aug. 29, 2005. The subsequent flooding of New Orleans was a tragedy on a scale that is still unimaginable in modern America.
Volunteer to Be Fired, PleaseThank you for working diligently through these tough economic times, even as I know you are aware that we are in the process of making difficult payroll reduction decisions. Since the announcement that we will decrease payroll by approximately 10 …
Barbour Announces 2009 Spending Cuts; Spares MAEP[Verbatim statement] (JACKSON, Mississippi) – Governor Haley Barbour today ordered Fiscal Year 2009 spending cuts totaling $41.9 million, or two percent, for most state agencies due to a shortfall in state tax collections. With revenue falling 2.3 percent below estimates, …
Warren Zevon Reissued with Extra Disc In Stores NowRhino's Double-Disc Collectors Edition of the Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter's Major-Label Debut Includes a Bonus Disc with Previously Unreleased Versions of every album track.
City to Take Over Bus SystemA surprised Jackson City Council learned Monday that the city of Jackson is planning to take over its public bus system. The Melton administration informed the council of the new development after the city failed to reach an immediate contract …
Craigslist CrackdownMississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has announced that the attorneys general in 42 other states have reached an agreement with Craigslist in which the online classified-ad Web site will crack down on inappropriate content and illegal activity in its erotic …
‘Evil Motive' Question Looms as Melton Trial DelayedA federal judge agreed today to delay the civil rights trial of mayor Frank Melton and his former bodyguard, Michael Recio, until Jan. 5. Judge Daniel Jordan granted a last-minute motion for continuance filed by Recio's attorney, Cynthia Stewart.
11/10 Dow Dips Under 8,900While the dip wasn't as dramatic as in weeks past, the Dow did fall less than a point today lead by U.S. automotive stocks that are taking a hit as they seek a government handout from the government. GM is …
Taking Turkey Day GreenThanksgiving's my favorite holiday by far; loads of food and family, without any of those pesky gifts to concern yourself with. Better yet, if you're a guest, all you've got to do is show up and stuff your gut! If, …
LoungeList Photos: Charley's Fund BenefitCharley's Fund benefit on Saturday raised money for fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. To make a donation call 769-798-4417 or write [e-mail missing].
This is a fantastic week for people looking to hear great music. This Thursday, Nov. 13, the Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music will host an 18th-century fortepiano concert by Dr. Malcolm Bilson at St. Philip's Episcopal Church on Old Canton …
Rhino's Double-Disc Collectors Edition of the Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter's Major-Label Debut Includes a Bonus Disc with Previously Unreleased Versions of every album track.