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City & County
Superheroes in Jackson?
I always want to imagine what it would be like if Jackson had superheroes. It's got the right atmosphere for a comic book world—varied types of architecture, slums, an overwhelming …
Art
Hatching a New Art Movement
The area between Woodrow Wilson Avenue, and Fortification, West and Mill streets is full of what looks like abandoned buildings and warehouses, some laced with graffiti and others just plain …
City & County
Mississippi Blues Marathon Comes Back
The sound of blues music and sneakers hitting the pavement will fill the streets of Jackson on Saturday, Jan. 27, during the Mississippi Blues Marathon.
Jacksonian
Pam Anglin
Pam Anglin doesn't quite know how she got into the antiques business. The job just fell into her lap.
Cover
Happiness in Cupcake Form
Treats are my personal favorite part of Valentine's Day. It's one of the only days of the year where it's acceptable to eat tons of candy and chocolate. This year, …
Art
Of History and Craftsmanship
Over the 40 years since its founding, the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi has grown from just a few craftspeople to 359 members, 80 percent of which reside in Mississippi, and …
City & County
Humana Goes to Fondren Corner
Humana is back to host another event on health insurance plans.
Food
Ice Cream Magic at 30 Below
Ryan Parmentier says he grew up loving to cook and always wanted to own a food truck. His initial idea was to open a barbecue truck, but after trying rolled …
Food
Keep Calm, Gumbo On
Each year, Jackson area restaurants and foodies gather together for two reasons: to celebrate Hal White's legacy and to see who makes the best gumbo.
Cover
Eat Healthier, Shop Local
Businesses such as Sweet & Sauer, which specializes in fermented foods, give Jacksonians healthier food choices.
Food
Truckin’ Downtown
On the first and fourth Friday of each month, the area around Smith Park is abuzz with activity. Downtown workers gather from the different offices, and some people outside of …
Film
Jewish Cinema Mississippi: The Road to Sukkot
"(Sukkot) is a handbook for how to live, breathe and act as a truly free people," says the description on the Facebook page of the film "Road to Eden: Rock …
Art
Being the 'Best of Enemies'
"Right now, we’re in a time in our history where we’re so polarized as groups of people. We need to remember that people can come together and find common ground.”
Person of the Day
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog is puppeteer and native Mississippian Jim Henson's most famous creation. Henson made the original Kermit out of one of his mother's old coats and gave him two …
Food
Baking Club Rules
The best way to learn the rules of baking is to start simple—maybe with chocolate-chip cookies.
Food
David Raines: Local Passion and Wagyu Barbecue
David Raines, owner of Dave's Triple B and The Flora Butcher, recently talked about his journey as a chef, supporting local, barbecue and more.
Food
A Surge in New Businesses in Jackson
Over the last few weeks, Jackson has had a surge in new local businesses opening or changing—just in time for summer. Here are a few of our favorites.
Food
The People's Bakery
Kimberly Ruffin owns and operates local bakery Kimmiesweett, which she started as a home business around 2008 and expanded with a Northpark Mall storefront in 2017.
