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Teacher Raise, Tax Cut Top Issues in Mississippi Session

Mississippi legislators have finished their busiest session in years after enacting the largest teacher pay raise in a generation and setting the state's largest-ever income tax cut.

Summer Youth Expo, Spring Classes, Health Care Project and SBA Advisories

Monday, March 11, the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Expo will be at the Metrocenter Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

[Herman's Pick] Vol. 6, No. 39

It's central Mississippi's biggest outdoor music festival, Jubilee!JAM this Friday and Saturday.

Taylor Hildebrand - Naked and beautiful

A review of Taylor's recent solo performance at Hal & Mal's By Chris Nolen

Study: Common Chemical Alters Hormones at Low Doses

Just like the controversial compound it's designed to replace, a chemical used in cash register receipts and other consumer products messes with hormones, according to research published today.

MDA Ponies Up $1 Million for ‘One Lake’

Two years ago, after John McGowan's flood-control plan known as "Two Lakes" went down in flames, the longtime oil magnate and sometimes developer retooled his dream for a waterfront development that would hopefully protect Jackson from floods and provide an economic boon for the city.

Syrian Rebels Blast Russian Offer on Chemical Arms

Syria's top rebel commander called Thursday for regime officials to be put on trial for carrying out an alleged chemical attack near Damascus that killed hundreds last month, blasting a Russian proposal for securing the country's chemical arsenal.

With a Little Planning, Women Can Get Emergency Contraceptives for Free

Women of all ages will soon be able to pick up emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies and other stores without a prescription or proof of age.

Abandoned Housing Two-Step

Abandoned and dilapidated houses are common in parts of Jackson and neighbors are fed up.

Israel Frees 26 Palestinian Prisoners Before Talks

Israel released 26 Palestinian inmates, including many convicted in grisly killings, on the eve of long-stalled Mideast peace talks.

With Pot Legal in Washington State, The Work On Regulation Begins... If the Feds Wll Let It

People openly lit joints under the Space Needle and on Seattle's sidewalks — then blew the smoke at TV news cameras. To those looking to "get baked," the city's police department suggested pizza and a "Lord of the Rings" movie marathon.

Resolved: Help Young People in 2014

How do you resolve to make a difference in the lives of young people? Feel free to list them below and send to [email protected], post under this story at jfp.ms/kids2014 or just put on your fridge to remind yourself throughout the year.

Susan Hughey Hogan and Paul Hughey

When Paul Hughey died at age 75, he left behind an old possession in his Gulfport home that would fuel a powerful goal for his daughter, Susan Hughey Hogan.

Herman's Picks

The cruel gods of fate have deemed you to be wishing you could be in two places at once this fine dawning of spring week. Alias, the answer is clear, you must go club hopping to get it all in. There are three area favorites with new wares to perform and sell. Andrew Bryant is at W.C. Don's on Friday, and The Preacher's Kids are having their CD release party on Saturday with Bloom. Friday Night Gigolos will have their CD release party on Saturday at The Joint. So if you've been wondering about these guys, they've been readying new material for your listening pleasures.

Arizona Gun Proponents Launch Free Gun Program

The Armed Citizen Project is part of a national campaign to give shotguns to single women and homeowners in the nation's crime-ridden neighborhoods.

[Music] The Looney Bin

Looney Mill hails from Birmingham, Ala., and is burning up the asphalt playing gigs across the South and attracting quite a following. The jam band, who will be at Martin's Friday June 30, is bursting at the seams with energy and enthusiasm with Dirk South (Bass, Vox), Quinn Collins (Drums, Percussion, Vox), John Hugunin (Guitar, Vox), Marcus Buckner (Guitar, Vox) and Kyndle Buckner (Vox). Their sound is deeply rooted in Southern rock, and you'll hear many influences entwined throughout their catchy melodies: funk, jazz, and that good ol' Southern twang.

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