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The Art of Reading

Despite oil spills, crazy politicians, unemployment and a host of other bad news, this year has been a good one for books on one of my favorite subjects: art. In …

Shaggy's

Imagine yourself back in the '70s, in a VW van with a disco ball, lying on the couch telling your buddy to pass the J. You're looking good in John …

Sabri Agachan

One immediately feels welcome when entering Sabri Agachan's home. Take your shoes off and put on the slippers offered; accept tea in delicate glasses and an offer of food. The …

Deadly Okla. Tornado Widest on Record, Rare EF5

The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated — a record 2.6 miles wide with winds …

[Music] The New Funk

Musicians like James Brown carried out the funk era, while legendary bands like Parliament, the Ohio Players and Earth, Wind, & Fire kept funk's fire burning brightly. Today, though, most …

Pop: A Social Mirror

Most music listeners, no matter their genre of preference, have a skewed understanding of pop.

Howl Howl Gaff Gaff

Howl Howl Gaff Gaff, the debut album from Swedish indiepop faves Shout Out Louds, will be released in the U.S. on May 24. The three-song Very Loud EP is in …

Best of Jackson Day!

Running the Blues

We're at the beginning of the year, so besides making resolutions, that means another thing: It's time for the Mississippi Blues Marathon. This year's event is Saturday, Jan. 7.

Mississippi Vaccine Exemption Bill Not Coming Up for Vote

Mississippi lawmakers will not vote this year on creating a religious exemption to Mississippi's vaccination requirements, a committee chairman says.

The American Dream?

It is silly to walk around this planet consumed with the idea that you are the only one who matters, but it is equally foolish not to think about your …

The Fray’s ‘Helios’ Burns up on Entry

It seems like ages since Colorado piano-pop band The Fray released something new, though it actually hasn't been at all.

Lucero: Band of Brothers

After 17 years of playing and staying together, the members of Lucero are family. Cranking out albums and touring hard throughout their tenure, they've diversified their sound and grown an …

James McMurtry: Plain English

Americana singer-songwriter James McMurtry grew up all over the South, but his attitude and style is pure Texas.

Eating, Drinking and Learning

Eating and drinking are generally a recipe for a good time. But they also present opportunities to learn or to think about things in a larger context. One recent weekend, …

Indigent Jackson Children Increased Kindergarten Readiness Score Via City Program

Children at the Jackson Early Childhood Development Centers recorded a 40% increase in kindergarten readiness scores in the 2020-2021 session.

MABUS: Gov. Reeves Must Immediately Invoke Statewide Shelter-in-Place Order

COVID19 is not a hoax. It doesn’t care if you are a Democrat or Republican or if you live in China or Italy or Mississippi.

Number of Smoke-Free Cities in Miss. Rise

The Mississippi State Department of Health says the number of smoke-free cities in the state has risen to 61.

Atmos Buying 2 Southwest Miss. Natural Gas Systems

Atmos Energy Corp. will buy two southwest Mississippi natural gas systems.

Private Prisons Flourish on Desperation

If you drive around Natchez, a sleepy river town of 16,045 people, and talk to folks, everybody has an opinion on whether Adams County Correction Center and its parent company, …