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Alonda Thomas
Jackson State University recently named Alonda Thomas as its new associate vice president for University Communications as well as its chief communications officer. Thomas assumed both positions on July 6.
All Grown Up
The bride was so beautiful! All brides are beautiful, of course, but this one especially so. Her red lipstick set off her white complexion and her full-length veil could not hide her sparkling, laughing eyes. I remember that as a child, she always had on an infectious grin, with a wide mouth and great pearly white teeth.
From Girl to Woman
We often find ourselves in situations that—if we had a choice in the matter—we'd certainly not choose for ourselves. It's during these times that we begin to question our value and wonder what we've done wrong.
[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 33
Starting the weekend off early, Fire hosts a full night of rock Wednesday with Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, 12 Stones and Adlieta's Way starting at 8 p.m.
Obama Signals Action Following School Shooting
President Barack Obama is vowing to use "whatever power this office holds" to safeguard the nation's children, raising the prospect that he will pursue policy changes to stem gun violence in the wake of an elementary school massacre.
Last of the Letter Writers
Sandy Margolis, the last of the letter writers, died at age 74 two years ago this September.
[Music] Po' Folks
Sometimes you need to get back to basics. That's what took former Squirrel Nut Zippers frontman Jimbo Mathus back to his Mississippi home.
Black Woman, Herself
Smith Robertson Museum has always been a special place to me. As an elementary-school student, I would take field trips to see the hand-woven quilts stitched together with women's joy and suffering, and tour the museum's collection of 20th-century African American art depicting such women.
Singer/Songwriter Night at Hal & Mal's
Acoustic singer-songwriter folk night at Hal & Mal's Red Room, Sat., Jan. 29, 9:30 p.m. free. Goodman County, Wooden Finger, Justin Lamoureux of Midwest Dilemma, Korey Anderson, Reagan Roeder.
Cold Weather, Warm Kitchen
If there’s one thing I love about the temperatures dropping, it’s the fact that it’s time for warm meals.
Lucky Town Celebrates First Draft Beers
Capital city beer drinkers will get their first taste of draft beers from the Jackson metro area's first commercial brewer this week.
The Best of 2012
2012 has been a fantastic year for new music. If you have been keeping up with the column this year, you know by now that there have been a multitude of great releases from local artists spanning multiple genres.
New Interpol Drops July 10
Fresh from their blistering headlining performance at Coachella, Interpol gear up to release their third studio album, Our Love To Admire, out July 10th on Capitol Records. Produced by Interpol and Rich Costey and recorded in New York City at Electric Lady and The Magic Shop Studios, this album, their first for Capitol Records, is the band's most engrossing and accomplished work to date.
Thalia Mara Hall: Winter Music(al) Preview
Now that we have entered the winter months of 2020, it's a great time to take a peek at the music-centered performances that Jacksonians can look forward to at Thalia Mara Hall before spring.
In the Spirit of the Holidays
The holiday season should be merry for everyone. The fact is, though, not everyone is feeling merry and bright. So be in the holiday spirit and keep your heart open to those who might be missing someone, overworked, stressed out, far away from their families, losing their jobs, etc.
OPINION: Telling the Rest of the Civil Rights Story
It took a while, but I soon learned (not soon enough) that the opening day and bicentennial celebration of the Museum of Mississippi History and more specifically the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum struck a nerve in my life.
Best-Selling Author Angie Thomas Receives Key to Jackson
Angie Thomas was 6 years-old when she was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in Georgetown, the Jackson neighborhood where she grew up. Her mother, Julia Thomas, could not get to her at the time and prayed her daughter would be safe.