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Un(re)solved at Two Mississippi Museums, TECH JXN and Simply Salad

The Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson opened a new traveling augmented-reality exhibit from PBS Frontline called Un(re)solved on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Dak Prescott Expected to Play Against Seattle in the Second Half Tonight

Dak Prescott shrugs at the suggestion that the Dallas rookie quarterback's startling success in two preseason games is a product of what skeptics might call the "vanilla" defenses of the …

Eagles Strike Gold

Congratulations to the Southern Miss baseball team for winning its first Conference USA championship. The Golden Eagles will be the No. 1 seed at this week's C-USA Tournament in New …

Saban Going To Tuscaloosa

Nick Saban is leaving the Miami Dolphins to become head football coach at Alabama. Saban, who previously coached in college at Michigan State and LSU, spent two seasons with the …

Conerly Trophy Giveaway

The Conerly Trophy is going to be given out on Thursday night in Biloxi. The finalists: USM linebacker Rod Davis, the 2002 winner; Eli Manning, the 2001 winner; and Scott …

NFL Preview: Ravens at Saints

Preview

The New Orleans Saints return to action after a bye week, playing host to the Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, noon, Ch. 12). The Ravens are led by quarterback Steve McNair, the …

Basketball Marches In

Mississippi's greatest sporting event, the MHSAA State Basketball Tournament, starts on Monday at the Mississippi Coliseum. Boys and girls champions in five classes will be crowned at the end of …

Different Fates Recommended for Ag High Schools

Two of Mississippi's three agricultural high school districts could be abolished.

"Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins," Pavement

Pavement — "Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins" This 49-track, two-CD reissue of this quintessential indie rock classic adds 25 unreleased recordings and 11 unleashed songs, with a beautiful …

Construction Begins on Hurricane Evacuation Route

Work is underway on a new hurricane evacuation route to get Hancock County residents to Interstate 59 quickly and safely.

2 Mississippi Students are Presidential Scholars

Two Mississippi students have been selected as 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Best of Jackson 2014: Music & Nightlife

One might not expect Jackson to be home of a talented New Orleans-style brass band. But with influences including Rebirth Brass Band and Soul Rebels Brass Band—two influential groups from …

Wedding Dance Lessons

On your big day, don't step out on the dance floor with two left feet. Instead, invest a little money and time to make your first dance together as husband …

Persons of the Day: JPS Superintendent Candidates

Following a search that has lasted almost a year, Jackson Public Schools has narrowed down the field of possible superintendents to two men. From 71 applicants, the board selected Dennis …

James Ford Seale Dead in Prison; Helped Kill 2 Black Teens in 1964

James Ford Seale, 76, has died in prison in Terre Haute, Ind., where he was serving three life sentences on federal kidnapping charges in 2007, the Associated Press is reporting. …

Jackson Restaurants Under New Ownership

Two Jackson-area restaurants, Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142) and Amerigo (6592 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland), are under new ownership, following a half year in court-appointed receivership. David Joseph, …

Crime Drops, Officers Reinstated

Read the most recent crime statistics.

Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series Presents Political Program

On the eve of what well could be another squeaker of a presidential election, the Millsaps College Arts & Lecture series is bringing two prominent Mississippi politicos to the stage …

Stocks Open Higher After Historic 2-Day Close

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has rung Wall Street back to business.

10/10 DOW down ‘Only' 128 Points. Are We in a ‘Panic'?

Intraday, the Dow was off over 700 points in early trading, spending part of the day below 7900 for the first time since April of 2003. Businessweek makes the case …