Once Again, It's On
The Jackson City Council set Dec. 2 as the special election for the seat recently vacated by Quentin Whitwell. The runoff, if needed, will take place two weeks later on …
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‘Twanging-Out’ with Young Valley
Jackson is already home to a vast stable of genre-defying original music, but in the last few months, Young Valley has emerged as the new band on the block.
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Facing ‘The Problem’ with 7evenThirty
Jackson native and Dallas, Texas, resident Marques "7evenThirty" Phillips' early musical influences helped shape the eccentric lyrical style of his rap.
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Jimbo’s Fire in the Belly
I've seen Bible-wagging Pentecostal Holiness preachers at revival time who couldn't match rock 'n' roller Jimbo Mathus for fire in the belly.
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Justin Patterson's Own Brand of Country
Brandon songwriter Justin Patterson is busy recording his new EP, "Mississippi Dirt," at Jackson's Blue Sky Studios with producer Casey Combest.
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Seeking the New Soul
Jackson singer and songwriter Tawanna Shaunte's varied sound is a direct result of her diverse background.
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Barnett's Greatest Hits
The music-promoting crew at Ardenland has delivered some tremendous musical talent to Mississippi in its three years of business.
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‘Now Entering Ardenland’
With the number of award-winning acts that Ardenland has funneled through the city, it's easy to forget that the company has only existed for about three years. But Arden Barnett's …
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Artists to Watch
Hip-hop artist Tira Dixon of Pearl, Miss., delivers brutal, earnest lyrics that are sure 59 tackle themes such as family struggles and dissatisfaction with the American status quo.
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Give Your Life
"God doesn’t call those who are equipped. He equips those that He calls.” That’s the message that Jason Gibson says he and Destiny Project want to spread to their listeners.
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Nothing Ties Down 2Chainz
Georgia hip-hop artist Tauheed "2 Chainz" Epps visits Jackson at the peak of his popularity.
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The Great Spanking Debate
Many child advocates say that the negative effects associated with corporal punishment elevate spanking from one parent's business to a public-safety issue, especially in circumstances where the punishment has escalated …
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Heirloom Tomato Fun
Last year, a friend gifted me with the perfect sweet purple heirloom tomato from his garden. This year, I was inspired to grow one of my own.
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Sustaining and Habilitating Mississippi
When you think of Columbus, Miss., you probably think of the Mississippi University for Women and its extensive nursing program. But did you know that MUW has one of Mississippi's …
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The Last of the Season
It is believed that gazpacho originates from an Arabian soup made of bread, garlic, water and olive oil. Today, it is still a staple throughout Spain and enjoyed most often …
