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Bad Deeds Unpunished
January 3, 2007 Hurricane Katrina brought out the best in many Americans, who braved treacherous conditions to help neighbors and who gave generously to help those in need. When it comes to some American companies, however, Hurricane Katrina set off a scramble after no-bid contracts that mirrors the corruption and greed surrounding contracts awarded for the Iraq War.
Fighting For The American Dream
May 31, 2006 Editor's Note: The following column about Gannett's effort control independent media is also running in the June issue of Metro Christian Living (formerly Jackson Christian Family). My mission in creating a Christian magazine has everything to do with our citizenship in heaven and promoting a hopeful population explosion therein.
JC Penney Looks to Old CEO to Secure its Future
J.C. Penney is hoping its former CEO can revive the retailer after a risky turnaround strategy backfired and led to massive losses and steep sales declines.
Jackson to Repave More Streets and Repair Sidewalks, Suspends Recycling
The City of Jackson may be ending the recycling program, but the city could soon see better infrastructure after officials announced plans to repave some streets and sidewalks in Jackson at a Ward 7 town hall meeting on Aug. 15.
JFP Women's College Basketball Preview 2020
The lone bright spot for JSU has been senior forward Marneisha Hamer as the Preseason First-Team All-SWAC selection is second in the conference in scoring with 14.8 points per game.
Mississippi Reps Vote 'Nay' on Violence Against Women Act
All three Republicans in Mississippi's Congressional delegation voted against renewing the Violence Against Women Act on Thursday.
West Jackson Residents Resist Homeless Center, Citing Community ‘Integrity’
Jackson City Council Roundup for June 27, 2019
Some west Jackson residents say they fear that a planned resource center for the homeless could make things worse by "segregating" services for homeless populations, the mentally ill and those suffering with drug addiction.
Ben Allen’s Defense Hangs on DJP’s Public/Private Status
Whether Downtown Jackson Partners is public or private, governmental or nonprofit, is a pivotal issue in the case against indicted DJP President Ben Allen.
Tackling Poverty this Holiday Season
For families and individuals who are struggling, especially financially, the holidays can be a tough time. That's where nonprofits come in, for both immediate and systemic help. You can donate to and/or volunteer with these nonprofits.
OPINION: Virologist on Vital COVID-19 Safety Changes, from Toothbrushes to Nose-Picking
Dr. Cedric O. Buckley, a virologist working with Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, warns that the way we usually store our toothbrushes could result in COVID-19 infection.
Virgi Lindsay’s Rookie Year and Cautious Optimism
During an interview in her living room on July 2, Virgi Lindsay reflected on her first year as councilwoman for Ward 7, and what she hopes for the City in the future.
Robert Randolph & the Family Band
The City with Soul will once again welcome the man behind "Got Soul" this month. New Jersey outfit Robert Randolph & the Family Band will return to Jackson on Aug. 11 to play for the 14th annual Bright Lights Belhaven Nights.
Jackson’s Budget Marks Progress, Setbacks
Jackson's Chief Administrative Officer Robert Blaine stepped up to a podium at the base of the steps outside City Hall carrying "antique technology."
Will the People Have a Say in 2018 Budget?
With the tax deadline not too far in the rearview mirror, finances are still at the foreground of many people's minds, including Jackson officials as they work on the budget for the next fiscal year.
Jackson Zoo: Pulled from Two Directions
Jackson City Council President Charles Tillman of Ward 5 asked the members to use diplomacy during a conversation about the Jackson Zoo at last week's meeting. Not everyone took that to heart as the discussion turned both humorous and tense.
A Tipping Point for ‘Threatened’ Jackson Zoo
If the Jackson Zoo were a species, it would be considered "threatened" on the extinction scale.
Britain Votes to Leave EU: Cameron to Resign; Markets Rocked
Britain voted to leave the European Union after a bitterly divisive referendum campaign, toppling the prime minister Friday, sending global markets plunging and shattering the stability of a project in continental unity designed half a century ago to prevent World War III.
At 150, KKK Sees Opportunities in US Political Trends
Born in the ashes of the smoldering South after the Civil War, the Ku Klux Klan died and was reborn before losing the fight against civil rights in the 1960s. Membership dwindled, a unified group fractured, and one-time members went to prison for a string of murderous attacks against blacks. Many assumed the group was dead, a white-robed ghost of hate and violence.
