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It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, Salsa Mississippi's Dance for Mountain Child is from 5-10 p.m. at Duling Hall.
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, the Community Kwanzaa Celebration is from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Medgar Evers Community Center.
Azaria Howard
Mississippi Valley State University women's basketball junior center Azaria Howard, one of this season's impressive players, earned Co-Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Week after her games against Jackson State University and Grambling State University.
Congress Street Undergoing Overhaul Near City Hall, Due to AARP Grant
A grant from nonprofit AARP will help transform a stretch of Congress Street into a more pedestrian-friendly area, a press release from the City of Jackson says.
Holiday Shipping Headaches: Will a Midwest Storm Make Santa Late This Year?
A record number of Americans took to the Web to order holiday gifts after retailers flooded their inboxes with offers of extra discounts, free shipping and easy returns. But a storm bringing heavy winds and snow to much of the Midwest on Thursday — the heaviest shipping day of the year — could mean that some packages might not make it under the tree in time for Christmas. That's a headache for retailers, shippers and customers alike who already were experiencing problems because of the surge in shipping this year.
Community Events and Public Meetings
Monday, April 19
2 p.m., "Global Warming: Attribution, Who is to Blame?" at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.) in Just Science Hall, room 209. Dr. Anthony Lupo of the University of Missouri-Columbia will discuss the science of climate change as well as his own experiences as a contributor and expert reviewer for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Call 601-979-7012.
Community Events and Public Meetings
2:30 p.m., Book Buddy Volunteer Training at Boyd Elementary School (4531 Broadmeadow St.). The program aims to help children progress in school. Rebecca Starling of Jackson Public Schools is the trainer. E-mail [e-mail missing].
Community Events and Public Meetings
AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. Free.
Community Events and Public Meetings
Town Hall Meeting March 31, 10:30 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church (500 N. Farish St.). The topic is "Why Vote? What Are the Issues?" The event includes a presentation from the NAACP at 10:30 a.m., lunch at noon and open discussion from 1-2 p.m. RSVP by March 25. Free; call 601-355-7858.
UPDATED: Rep. Thompson Returns Sherman Donation; Will Endorse Baria
David Baria and Howard Sherman have both donated to federal election campaigns. Baria has donated to strictly Democratic campaigns, while Sherman has donated to Republicans and recently, Democrats.
Ditto: Capitol District to Free Up Local Repair Funds, Get State to Pay Fair Share
The goal behind the proposed "Capitol Complex Improvement District" is to free up City of Jackson funds to work on more neglected neighborhoods, one of the original architects of the plan, former Mayor Kane Ditto, said this morning.
Auditor Targets Anti-Racism Books in Mississippi Libraries: ‘A Cancer On Our Society’
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is endorsing proposed legislation to ban educators from teaching “anti-racist” ideas in schools and accused libraries in the state of stocking “racist” books that criticize “whiteness.”
Community Events and Meetings
6 p.m., Jackson Arts Collective Monthly Meeting, at The Commons at Eudora Welty's Birthplace (719 N. Congress St.). Every first Monday, the Collective Steering Committee meets to discuss business of the previous month and listen to local artist proposals for the sponsorship of events that fall in line with their mission. Open to the public. Call 601-497-7454.
Community Events This Week
Free Tax Counseling and Filing IRS/AIM or AARP volunteers will do electronic filing. Bring all necessary documents. Joint filers must come together. Free.
Renaissance Fine Arts Festival
If, like me, you're looking for an excuse to go to Fresh Market, the Renaissance Fine Arts Festival is a good reason.
ArtRemix
ArtRemix is a new social, musical event that fills the void for swanky, fun outdoor entertainment this summer.
Tuesday: Hormone Replacement Seminar
Do you feel like your get-up-and-go has got up and gone? The problem could be related to declining hormones.
Miss. River Still Closed After Barges Hit Bridge
The Mississippi River remains closed Monday as authorities worked to determine whether a sunken barge was a navigation hazard.