Bomp, Bomp: Law & Order and the Race for Hinds County District AttorneyIt's hard to tell whether Robert Shuler Smith, the top prosecutor in Hinds County, is confident he'll coast to a third term as district attorney—or if he's scared out of his mind by the challenge being mounted by Stanley Alexander.
About Those Racist FriendsYou can't help but notice the unbelievably high number of comments on social media concerning the issue of what we should do about our "friends" who are racists.
Overdue Foster Care Reform Coming SoonMississippi's foster-care system has long left children without medical care and living in limbo without a proper home, but state officials have largely ignored a seven-year court order to overhaul the state's foster-care system.
Keyone Starr: Hometown SpecialWhen producer Mark Ronson released his hit song "Uptown Funk" last year, the mention of Jackson threw some listeners. An explanation came in the form of a powerhouse performance from local soul singer Keyone Starr on Ronson's song "I Can't …
For Future (’80s) ReferenceAuthor Ernest Cline has been in high demand since the release of his best-selling science-fiction tale, "Ready Player One." A bidding war and two movie deals later, he returns with his sophomore book, "Armada," which hit shelves July 14.
Swim SafelyAdding as many water-safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safe and fun experience for children and adults while enjoying the water during the hot Mississippi summer.
Neighborhood PizzaThe Pizza Shack knows what its customers want: thinner crust, two layers of cheese and an avalanche of toppings pushed to the crust's brim.
Farish Mess Lingers as JRA Tries to Move OnTo paraphrase Michael Corleone, just when the Jackson Redevelopment Authority thought it was out—of the morass over Farish Street—they get pulled back in.
Stop Blaming Families for Education ShortfallsWhen we discuss issues of achievement within education, particularly revolving around Jackson Public Schools, I see the same horrifying instance play out over and over again.
Erika IguobadiaErika Iguobadia, 35, believes in challenging her seventh-grade students at Northwest Middle School in Jackson.
‘Hand-in-hand’: Poverty + Education Keep State in Last PlaceThe problem with Mississippi coming in last place in the Kids Count child well-being survey is largely that perception has a big impact on the children experiencing poverty or a family without stable income.
David Watkins, JRA Spar Over Farish Settlement TermsDavid Watkins said he wants "fair compensation" in exchange for dropping the legal challenges that are holding up the development of historic Farish Street.
Growing the Creative Economy, Flowood Crafts and Solar OutreachA panel of 23 creative professionals, community leaders and economic developers from across the state will host an advisory panel on growing Mississippi's creative economy Wednesday, July 29, at The Hatch in Midtown.