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Mississippi Mourns Two Journalists
In recent days, two outstanding Mississippi women journalists have died.
Mildred Dearborn was the long-time editor of The Carthaginian until two years ago, when she suffered a stroke. Dearborn died on Feb. 11.
Politics
Commission Puts Two US Senate Races Atop Mississippi Ballot
Mississippi's two U.S. Senate races will appear at the top of the November ballot. The last time Mississippi had two Senate races in 2008, the special race was initially put …
We Are The Street: New Coalition Seeks To Unify The Scene
Four years ago, the rap music magazine Murder Dog did a special on the underground music scene of Jackson. A photo of almost 30 men, all of whom were somehow …
Person of the Day
Lenorris Footman
Lenorris Footman accounted for five touchdowns—three rushing and two passing—and Alcorn State broke open a close game late to beat Alabama A&M 42-19 on Saturday.
Miami Not-So-Nice
The NBA playoffs have been going for — what, two months now? — and the last first-round series finally ends on Tuesday night. The New Orleans Hornets and Miami Heat …
MC, China College Sign Partnership
Mississippi College and Hubei Polytechnic University in China have agreed to faculty and student exchanges between the two institutions.
"50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong," The Fall
Reviewed by Herman Snell & Alex Slawson
At long last, a true retrospective of one of the most influential (and underrated) bands of the last 20-plus years is available. Although they released two excellent collections of singles …
Rolling Fork Mayor Indicted for Fraud
The mayor of a small town in the Mississippi Delta has been indicted on false pretense and wire fraud charges related to invoices for grants to rehabilitate houses.
Hearing Set for Men to Change Pleas in Miss. Racial Beatings
A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for two men charged in a series of 2011 racial beatings that culminated in the death of a Jackson man.
Miss. GOP Stops Using Promo with Football Photos
The Mississippi Republican Party says it has stopped using a promotional email that included photos of two college football players without permission of the players or their schools.
Scott Sisters Rally Draws Hundreds to Capitol
Hundreds gathered on the south steps of the state Capitol today to rally in support of Jamie and Gladys Scott, two Scott County women serving life sentences for a 1993 …
JPD Teaming Up On Home Invasions
Jackson police are reaching out to postal carriers, among others, in response to a spate of home invasions in Northeast Jackson. Precinct 4 reported two home invasions last week on …
JFP Persons of the Day: Jamie and Gladys Scott
For their supporters, Jamie and Gladys Scott have become emblematic of a broken criminal-justice system in Mississippi. Jamie, 36, and Gladys, 38, were 19 and 21 respectively when they were …
The Proposition, by Judy Jacobs
When I heard James Taylor was coming to the Pyramid in Memphis on Friday, May 23, I snapped up two tickets. I got great seats on the floor. Well, two …
Sports
Felix Harper
With Johnson still injured and unable to play in Alcorn State's next game against Prairie View A&M University, Harper made his first career start, completing 25-of-37 passes for 280 yards …
74-YEAR-OLD, MISSISSIPPI-BORN BLUESMAN RELEASES NEW ALBUM TODAY
The comeback continues. Today, Cat Head Presents of Clarksdale, Mississippi releases Round Two -- the second comeback album by Mississippi-born bluesman Big George Brock. Round Two is the follow-up to …
Person of the Day
Walker Powell
The University of Southern Mississippi was able to take game one of a three-game series against Mississippi State University in Starkville on Friday, Feb. 22, with help from right-handed pitcher …
Community Events and Public Meetings
AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Service. The service is available to low- and moderate-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Bring all necessary documents. No appointment required. …
Person of the Day
Iverson Molinar
One could argue that few players have enjoyed a jump from one season to the next like Mississippi State University guard Iverson Molinar. The sophomore basketball player is enjoying a …
