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Questions Swirl After Trump Admin Says Tax Will Pay for Wall
President Donald Trump is promising Mexico will pay for his massive border wall. On Thursday, his administration finally suggested how: a 20 percent tax on products imported from south of …
State Agencies Could Face One-Year Ban on Buying Vehicles
Mississippi could put the brakes on the purchase of vehicles for most state government agencies for one year.
Crime
'Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter' Act Passes Mississippi Senate
Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport, brought up legislation to extend Mississippi's hate-crimes law to cover law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians who are targeted because of their jobs.
Politics
Press Room in Capitol Free and Open, for the Moment
The status of media access to parts of the Mississippi Capitol has been unclear so far this legislative session.
Person of the Day
Jon Gilbert
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, USM President Rodney D. Bennett announced that Jon Gilbert will be taking the reins as director of athletics.
Art
Best of Jackson 2017: Urban Living
High Heaven Trampoline Park, which received the most votes for 2017's Best New Addition to Jackson, is a kind of wish-fulfillment factory to the vertically challenged among us.
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2017: Food & Drink
When you think of Italian food in the metro, Amerigo probably pops into your head. And these days, whether you're in Ridgeland or Flowood, or as far away as Nashville, …
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2017: Nightlife & Music
Last year was a breakout time for Best Hip-Hop Artist winner SilaS, an unabashed anime fan.
Best of Jackson
Best of Jackson 2017: People
Amanda Powell never set out to be the one of the best-dressed people in Jackson, but she says that is exactly how those closest to her see her.
Legislators, Get the City’s Infrastructure Bill Right
The City of Jackson gets another chance at an infrastructure revitalization bill this session, but the additions that led to the death of last year's Capitol Complex bill hang heavy …
Best of Jackson
Your Guide to Jackson
Every once in a while, you may get this nagging feeling in the back of your mind, this little voice that says: "Can't we do something different this weekend?" The …
Art
Best of Jackson 2017: Community & Culture
In the world of Top-40 radio, Y101 is one of the stations that stands out, and not just because it earned two Best of Jackson titles, Best Radio Personality and …
Education
EdBuild Plan A Path to Expanding ‘School Choice’?
Mississippi isn't EdBuild's first state rodeo. Back in early 2015, EdBuild met with officials in Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's office, who campaigned for re-election on the idea of re-evaluating school …
City & County
Mo’ Money for Streets This Year?
Jackson legislators are working with city leaders to bridge the gap between needed infrastructure improvements totaling over $1 billion, and the City's tight budget.
Trump Moving Forward with Border Wall, Weighs Refugee Cuts
President Donald Trump will begin rolling out executive actions on immigration Wednesday, beginning with steps to build his proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two administration officials.
Restaurants: The Next Front for the Immigration Debate?
The national debate over immigration policy could be coming to a diner near you.
Sexist, Vulgar Posts on Women's Marches Rebound on Officials
A school board member in Hillary Clinton's hometown resigned after making a derogatory reference on Twitter to the female anatomy in describing women marching against President Donald Trump. An Illinois …
Best of Jackson
These Are the Best of Times
No doubt, we're living through unsettling times. It would be easy to get depressed and angry at everything that lies before us to get done and repair—from a national political …
Film
'La La Land' Ties 'Titanic' and 'All About Eve' for Most-Ever Oscar Nominations
The candy-colored love letter to musicals "La La Land" landed a record-tying 14 Academy Award nominations on Tuesday, while a notably more diverse field of nominees brushed off two straight …
City & County
John Horhn Promises 'Results' in Jackson Mayoral Announcement
Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, publicly placed his hat in the ring, once again, for mayor of the City of Jackson, turning widespread rumors into reality.
