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Biz Roundup: JSU Student Opens Boutique

Shuntel's Boutique celebrated its grand opening today. The store, located at 5749 Old Canton Road, specializes in jewelry, shoes and handbags.

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Senate Sets Sights on Gun Laws

Mississippi already exports more firearms than any other state, but some legislators want to relax our gun laws even more.

Community Events and Public Meetings

Town Hall Meeting March 31, 10:30 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church (500 N. Farish St.). The topic is "Why Vote? What Are the Issues?" The event includes a presentation …

Politics

Enviros Challenge MDA on Drilling

Environmental groups want more time to study the effects of opening the Mississippi Sound to oil and gas drilling.

It's the Weekend!

Today, the Jackson Garden and Patio Show kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.) and runs through March 18. Admission is $5 per day, …

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Unity at Ole Miss

Yet another Rebel basketball season led by head coach Andy Kennedy ended in the NIT last night, when Ole Miss lost to Illinois State 96-93 in overtime in Oxford.

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CNN Highlights Perks for Barbour Trustys

CNN is now reporting that in his last days in office, Gov. Haley Barbour's staff helped two mansion inmate workers secure driver's licenses and that those prisoners, David Gatlin and …

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Corps: One Lake Plan Seems to Work

Gary Walker, project manager for the Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg district, told members of the Rankin-Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District this week that flood reduction appears …

Person of the Day

Maurice Bolden

Southern Miss has finally made the NCAA Tournament after missing it for the last 21 years. The Golden Eagles were placed in the East Region with the ninth seed.

Key of G

Lots of Shows, Lots of Memories

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, my wife, Catherine, and I recently bought and moved into a new home in Fondren. While unpacking, we stumbled upon our collection …

Bryan's Rant

Dancing Big

Two teams from Mississippi made it to the NCAA Tournament this year. There could have been two more, but Mississippi State under-preformed late, and Ole Miss dug too deep of …

Cooking

Meatless Mondays

"Meatless Monday" is more than just a cute catchphrase. It's an international campaign that encourages people to eat less meat for their personal health and the health of the planet. …

Wellness

Sweet Tartness

Vinegar is one product with multiple uses. It has benefits for the home (inside and out) and benefits for better health.

Crime

Pardongate Draws to a Close

Two months after Haley Barbour's last-minute clemency acts sparked political controversy around Mississippi and the country, the Pardongate episode has came to a close. In a 6-3 vote handed down …

Politics

Wedge Issues Bring Heated Debates

Democrats turned up the heat in debates over abortion, immigration and voter rights last week. Up against deadlines to get bills out of committee and through floor votes, the Mississippi …

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Charging for Inexperience

As a dozen experienced journalists at The Clarion-Ledger weigh the pros and cons of taking an early retirement, the daily newspaper's parent company wants to start charging for online content.

Editorial

Get out the Voter ID

At a recent event, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said he hoped new voter-identification laws will be in place by September—in time for federal elections. He's waiting on the Legislature …

Editorial

Get out the Voter ID

At a recent event, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said he hoped new voter-identification laws will be in place by September—in time for federal elections. He's waiting on the Legislature …

Politics

[Kamikaze] Healing Starts at Home

So, #STOPKONY is a new trending topic in social media. If you're not familiar, the "Stop Kony" movement refers to Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. Kony lived in relative anonymity before …

Anatomy Of

Bucketheads

Every year, thousands of people come from all over Mississippi to enjoy the Mal's St. Paddy's Parade. The excitement in the air is palpable. Get there early enough, and you'll …