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Civil Rights
Is America Really the Land of the Free?
Growing up as an African American, I always heard, "They don't want us here." I never understood that saying, especially when you go to school with a diverse group of …
City & County
City Police Overtime Balanced, Fair Security Set
In a climate of desperation, the Jackson City Council approved the final numbers for the 2016 budget last week, closing out a difficult financial year for the City while rolling …
Jacksonian
Angela Butler
Though Angela Butler is now a local entrepreneur and volunteer enthusiast, she says she had to "learn to fail forward toward success."
Crime
Replacing Military-Style Detention
Mississippians who receive earned probation for crimes that do not carry a death sentence or involve deadly weapons will now have access to high-school equivalency education, alcohol and drug counseling, …
State
Vulnerable Kids Get Child Care Subsidy Extension
Some of the state's most vulnerable children won't immediately lose their childcare, even if their guardian finds a job and loses support from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Music
Stace & Cassie
It's been about three years since Brandon, Miss., residents Stace and Cassie Shook began performing as husband-and-wife singer-songwriter duo Stace & Cassie, performing original songs along with a healthy dose …
Los Angeles Chief Defends Latest Shootings by Officers
Police officers who shot and killed men in two separate weekend shootings were justified in their use of deadly force because they feared for their lives, the Los Angeles police …
Economy
Panel: Raising Sales Tax, Cutting Business Taxes Options for Increasing State Revenue
The State of Mississippi needs revenue, and lawmakers have three options: increasing the state's sales tax rate, apply sales tax to more items or sell more stuff.
Trump Has a Challenging Week with a Tax Revelation
Ever defiant, Donald Trump and his Republican allies largely embraced a report that said the New York businessman may not have paid federal income taxes for nearly two decades after …
Women in Poland Strike to Protest Proposal for Abortion Ban
Polish women donned black, waved black flags and took to Poland's streets on Monday, boycotting jobs and classes as part of a nationwide strike to protest a legislative proposal for …
Board Apologizes After Flap Over Separate Low-Income School
A Mississippi school board is apologizing after the superintendent was quoted saying the district might consider an optional separate school to try to boost low-income students' academic achievement.
City & County
JPD, Fair Commission Say No Payment, Security Problems This Year
The Jackson Police Department and the Mississippi State Fair Commission say they are confident there will not be a repeat of last year's litigious ending to a disagreement about overtime …
Person of the Day
Claude Stuart
Comedian Claude Stuart, a Greenville, Miss., native currently residing in Los Angeles, is returning to Mississippi for the first time in four years to put on a show at The …
City & County
JPD Needs Almost $1 Million for Overtime, Council Approves Funds
The Jackson City Council approved adjustments to the final 2017 City budget today, including an additional $996,173 for the police department to cover overtime on the last paychecks of 2016.
Person of the Day
Patrick Kelly
Vicksburg-native fashion designer Patrick Kelly's mission was to make people smile. His designs were whimsical and playful, often including elements such as multi-colored buttons and bows.
Cover
Don’t Go Fair-Food Crazy
Like most state fairs, the Mississippi State Fair isn't exactly the place where you can always find the healthiest food. But why would you want to? Most people go for …
Cover
Keeping Things Local
David Raines, a professional chef in Madison with more than 14 years of experience in restaurants around the United States and the world, decided to go into business as a …
Save the Arts, Save the Arts Council
By cutting funding to the Greater Jackson Arts Council, the City of Jackson administration ends a 35-year-long legacy of providing access to funding and support for those with the least …
Domestic Violence
Define Your Scar
We all have scars. I know mine is a physical scar, and others' might be mental, but it's there. My scar is a source of strength, power and love of …
Economy
The State of Mississippi’s Debt, Finances
The State of Mississippi is in an $8.4-billion financial hole, a new report based on the State's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or CAFR, shows.
