Monica Flippin WynnFor Monica Flippin Wynn, social media is not a distraction from her class; it provides useful tools for her students.
A Mississippi-Memphis AdventureWhen the schedule came out for the second round of the NBA playoffs, I saw that the Memphis Grizzlies would host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, May 9, at the FedExForum, and I decided to get tickets and make …
Funding BigfootDirector Michael Brouphy, who moved to Brandon from New Orleans about eight years ago, began working on the script for his upcoming film, "Tsaaloh Expedition," in 2013.
Why Don’t We Honor Softball?While college baseball may overshadow softball for some fans, it's just as competitive and filled with great players.
Home Cookin’ CapsuleLegendary Alcorn State University basketball coach Dave Whitney passed away Sunday, May 10, at the age of 85. Whitney led the Braves to their first ever NCAA Tournament game win by a historically black college.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Behaved'What is this nonsense about Mississippians being "better behaved" than people in Baltimore? The underlying sentiment of Bryant's remark seems to be that the power structure here has sufficiently crushed its citizens into submission.
Time to Rethink Third-Grade TestsAs predicted, a sizable chunk of Mississippi's third-grade students failed the so-called third-grade reading gate test and may have to repeat the whole school year.
A Lighter TreatMy recipe for stuffed French toast is a healthier version of the traditional recipe. It uses ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese, and fresh fruit and real maple syrup.
Othering and BelongingBuilding communities of belonging requires conscious engagement. It starts when you reflect on these three questions: 1) Where do I other? 2) What does it look and feel like? 3) How does it separate me from my humanity?
Band of the Day: NaughtWhether it's the inherent volume, distortion or darker tones, heavy-metal music isn't for everyone. The members of Jackson's Naught have seen those elements turn listeners away in their former projects and have learned from those moments.
Magnolia MMA, Liquid Light, New Stage and Baptist HealthJackson martial artist Jeremiah Liddell opened Magnolia Mixed Martial Arts (826 Foley St.) one month ago with the intent of bringing a casual, friendly, diverse and inclusive learning environment for both self-defense and fitness to Jackson.
Another Major Earthquake Shakes Nepal, Killing at Least 37A major earthquake hit a remote mountain region of Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 37 people while triggering landslides and toppling buildings less than three weeks after the Himalayan nation was ravaged by its worst quake in decades.
NFL Suspends Brady 4 Games for Deflated FootballsTom Brady and the New England Patriots are preparing for a fight. The reigning Super Bowl MVP will appeal his four-game suspension, his agent said, and the team threw its "unconditional" support behind its quarterback after the NFL came down …
For Monica Flippin Wynn, social media is not a distraction from her class; it provides useful tools for her students.
When the schedule came out for the second round of the NBA playoffs, I saw that the Memphis Grizzlies would host the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, May 9, at the FedExForum, and I decided to get tickets and make …
Director Michael Brouphy, who moved to Brandon from New Orleans about eight years ago, began working on the script for his upcoming film, "Tsaaloh Expedition," in 2013.
My recipe for stuffed French toast is a healthier version of the traditional recipe. It uses ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese, and fresh fruit and real maple syrup.
Whether it's the inherent volume, distortion or darker tones, heavy-metal music isn't for everyone. The members of Jackson's Naught have seen those elements turn listeners away in their former projects and have learned from those moments.
Jackson martial artist Jeremiah Liddell opened Magnolia Mixed Martial Arts (826 Foley St.) one month ago with the intent of bringing a casual, friendly, diverse and inclusive learning environment for both self-defense and fitness to Jackson.