Sherman campaign puts focus on business background
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Howard Sherman, a venture capitalist, is running for the U.S. Senate on his credentials as a businessman and deal maker.
IBC instructor was one of Bear’s boys
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Marcus Alford, a renowned instructor at the International Ballet Competition, was once a student trainer at the University of Alabama where he introduced ballet stretching techniques to Bear Bryant’s powerhouse football teams.
Politics
Baria and Sherman court black voters in final days of runoff campaigns
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As Baria and Sherman enter the final week before the runoff, it’s clear that their campaigns are striving to line up the support of black voters.
Politics
Democratic Senate hopefuls on challenges facing African Americans
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Because African Americans are a vital bloc in the Democratic electorate, we asked each candidate in an upcoming runoff for U.S. Senate how they would address issues of concern to black Mississippians
Testing, testing — students, teachers speak out and weigh the toll of assessments
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Testing task force members share the same questions — why are students tested so much, and what is really done with the results?
Mississippi Culture
USA IBC in Jackson: ‘Very exciting’ Round III ahead for 32 dancers
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Thirty-two competitors from 10 countries will advance to Round III of the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.
Government
Governor names MEMA director as hurricane season ramps up
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As Mississippi enters the heart of hurricane season, Col. Gregory S. Michel will take over the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Politics
Gov. Phil Bryant receives Sons of Confederate Veterans heritage award
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A longtime dues-paying member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Bryant was recently honored with the group’s annual Heritage Award.
Mississippi Culture
From Bentonia to Canada: It all started with some blues at the Blue Front
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A Mississippian living in Canada and a blues legend begin a musical journey at the Blue Front.
Mississippi Culture
A music festival in Bentonia: Nothing but the Blues and the Blue Front
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Yazoo County locals, tourists and musicians from all over the world will gather in and outside of the dim-lit café every night until they move the blues celebration about a mile and a half down the road to Holmes Farm on June 15.
Mississippi Culture
USA IBC: Jackson arts corridor transforms to international village
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A global welcome means a local bonus with the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, and not just in the thrill of world-class dance. There’s a concrete reward, too.
This Delta literacy program could be a model for lifting reading skills
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Kindergarten through third graders in the Coahoma County School District increases student literacy through a partnership with pilot after-school progam.
Sports
Henderson has earned the permanent job at State
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Gary Henderson’s Bulldogs are 10-1 against teams ranked in the Top 5 in the country. They are headed to the College World Series. What else does he have to do to earn the job permanently at Mississippi State?
Election
Baria a consistent Democratic vote despite Republican tilt of his district
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Mississippi Rep. David Baria of Bay St. Louis, vying to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, has been a consistent Democratic vote despite Republican tilt of his state House district.
Election
Legislative Democrats vow to work harder for Baria in runoff
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Lawmaker says some legislative Democrats might have been reluctant to fully engage in the primary for Baria because a fellow House member also was running.
Politics
Debate drama: Republican Party chapter turns up heat for congressional debate
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The Hinds County Republican Party announced a debate on Thursday, but apparently that’s news to at least one candidate