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Despite Deaths Behind Bars, Hinds County Wants Out of Consent Decree

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said that his office had fired two detention officers for violating various jail policies at Hinds County Detention Center concerning the death of pre-trial detainee …

House Speaker Philip Gunn, a Republican, said Tuesday that his goal remains elimination of the …

• February 2, 2022

Mississippi Senate Unveils Proposal to Reduce Some Taxes

Mississippi Senate leaders unveiled a tax cut proposal Tuesday that they described as a sustainable way to reduce what people pay to the government while maintaining enough money to pay …

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he has not decided whether he will sign …

• February 2, 2022

Mississippi Governor Noncommittal on Medical Marijuana Bill

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he has not decided whether he will sign a bill to legalize marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS …

Retailers in the area sell a plethora of items, from the antiques and other consigned …

• February 2, 2022

Best of Jackson 2022: Urban Living

Goods and services make up the building blocks of commerce. The Best of Jackson’s Urban Living section functions as a guidebook to many of the metro’s spots to shop and …

Dogmud Tavern—a gaming bar outfitted with arcade machines, gaming retro consoles hooked up to television …

• February 1, 2022

Best of Jackson 2022: Nightlife

Whether unwinding entails having a stiff drink, dancing to the latest hits, engaging in some friendly competition, or even a combination thereof, the metro has enough locally owned businesses to …

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest notice of non-compliance this week, …

• February 1, 2022

Lumumba Pushes Back Against EPA Order as Water Issues Plague South Jackson

Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba pushed back against the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest notice of non-compliance in his weekly press briefing, citing supply-chain issues beyond his control.

One of Mississippi's Republican U.S. senators said that if President Joe Biden nominates a Black …

• February 1, 2022

Wicker: Black Woman Supreme Court Nominee Would be 'Quota'

One of Mississippi's Republican U.S. senators said that if President Joe Biden nominates a Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, that nominee would be the beneficiary of a “quota.”

Crews have encountered setbacks while trying to restore water pressure to residents of Mississippi’s capital …

• February 1, 2022

If the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to further restrict or even ban abortions, minority …

• February 1, 2022

Minority Women Most Affected if Abortion is Banned, Limited

If the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to further restrict or even ban abortions, minority women will bear the brunt of it, according to statistics analyzed by The Associated Press.

New Stage's production of "A Christmas Carol" resonated with enough ticket-holders to earn the title …

• February 1, 2022

Best of Jackson 2022: Community & Culture

The sheer number of nonprofit entities, locally owned businesses, annual festivities and other attractions that welcome Jackson Metro residents and visitors exemplifies the levels of support Jacksonians are willing to …

Babalu’s margarita selection extended its three-year streak into a fourth year. Photo courtesy Babalu

• January 31, 2022

Despite appearances on national television and multiple awards for his culinary skill, Chef Nick Wallace …

• January 31, 2022