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Kimberly Simpson

In teaching, Kimberly Simpson prioritizes student engagement, as well as hands-on and non-traditional learning methods.

Debrynda Davey

Debrynda Davey graduated from S.D. Lee High School in Columbus, Miss., in the early 1970s and began a long and successful career as a nurse and nurse educator.

Susan Geiger

Like many college students, Susan Geiger didn't have a clear career path when she entered University.

Full Spectrum Searching for Financing

Full Spectrum South is moving forward with its plans to build a mixed-use development downtown, despite the county refusing to help fund the project.

How to Change the World

Tamra Gordon was tired of watching the revolving door of abusers and their victims cycle through Clinton's courtrooms.

Bill McChester

Bill McChester, 66, is the owner and operator of STEP-UP Pre Employment Trainers, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Jackson.

Charter Schools Pass Senate Committee

A highly anticipated charter-school bill is on its way to the Senate floor. At an early morning meeting of the Senate Education Committee today, members agreed by voice vote to send the measure to the full Senate for consideration with a few modifications.

David Archie Sues for New Election

David Archie, the third-place finisher in last week's Democratic primary for Hinds County's District 2 seat, wants a new election and is suing his own party to get it.

The Slate

Folks should feel some hope around Hattiesburg this week—not just about finally getting a winner in the mayoral election—but on the football field.

Doyle Warrington

It's a common man who loves his family and dogs, but a special man who takes that love and channels it into a philanthropy that makes a lasting change. Such is the legacy of Doyle Warrington, who passed away Oct. 1 at age 71.

Farish Street Flap Heats Up

Since developer David Watkins responded to a flurry of criticism over his handling of the Farish Street renovation project with a letter yesterday afternoon, his camp has ratcheted up its war of words.

Charles E. Cobb Jr.

Charles Cobb's grandmother was from Greenville, but Cobb, a Washington, D.C., native, got his introduction to Mississippi the same way as many Americans who had never traveled to the South: the murder of Emmett Till in 1955.

Efficient Trick-or-Treating

No age is too early for walking the neighborhood on Halloween. Just keep expectations and supervision age appropriate, talk about safety, dress for the weather, and enjoy the night air with friends and neighbors.

Best of Jackson 2014: Go Vote!

You may have noticed the Best of Jackson ballot in this issue (page 14) or the alert on the cover—it's that time of year again!

The Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days

College football, Coahoma at Hinds (7 p.m., Raymond): The Eagles are looking for their first win of the season. If they don't beat the Tigers, the Eagles have big problems.

[Jacktown] Money Talks, Money Walks

I've been traveling a bit, but I'm back to give you guys the latest goings-on of hip-hop throughout our fine nation. To begin with, lawyers for civil rights legend Rosa Parks have released a statement from her doctors that assert that she suffers from dementia and should not answer questions relating to her lawsuit against Outkast. Parks, 91, filed the suit over the group's hit song "Rosa Parks," which was featured on their five-mic release, "Aquemini." They are using Parks' cancellation of a meeting with President Bush in 2001 as proof of her condition.

Budapest's The Moog

When Budapest's The Moog (yes, that's in Hungary) started to play music, they had no idea that they were about to set off on a journey that would eventually whisk them far across the seas, release them into a whirlwind of rock and roll and land them on America's doorstep as the first Hungarian rock band signed to an American label.

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