Justin Vaughn, a 26-year-old designer, is the founder of Jackson-area T-shirt screen-printing company, Unik Ink, pronounced "unique" ink. A lifelong resident of Madison, Vaughn graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in art, emphasizing graphic design. Full Story »
Joint Legislative Budget Committee member Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, says House Democrats will not readily agree to hand Gov. Haley Barbour more power to personally cut the state budget. Full Story »
David Watkins is an attorney who’s been haunting the city of Jackson for the last half-century. Though the Fondren resident has been all over the world, he says he always had to keep coming back to Jackson. “This is home. I’ve spent a lot of time in Europe. Full Story »
The Mississippi State Department of Health is making antiviral medications available to uninsured and underinsured patients. In an agreement with selected pharmacies, the department is offering Tamiflu and Relenza from state stockpiles to Mississippians who can't afford them. Full Story »
Fallen soldiers will be commemorated by this second annual Veterans' Day program. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
Remember a few years ago when Rush Limbaugh said that the media wanted to see Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb succeed because he's black? In the same vein, Barbour has said the same about President Obama . He did, however, say that the president's policies are unpopular. Full Story »
The MAET Board of Directors will conduct business concerning the operations of Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB). PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
Auditions are available for approximately three to four males and three to four females of all ages. Contact to schedule an audition. Full Story »
At a meeting this morning, the Levee Board again pushed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to justify the $4 million the Corps has said it will cost just to revisit the feasibility and costs of two controversial Lakes plans it says are unlikely to happen. Full Story »
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood continued his efforts to combat cyber crime today, unveiling an Internet safety video created in collaboration with Comcast Cable. The video, which will be available to Comcast subscribers and on the attorney general's Web site, is aimed at parents and children. Full Story »
Some of the most honorable and selfless men and women in our country's history have served in the armed services. Mississippian Roy Wheat entered this category with a heroic, selfless act during the Vietnam War. Full Story »
Nov. 9 and 10, Southern Hospitality Conference at the Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Rd.). The Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association hosts this annual conference for the tourism and lodging industries in the state. Call 228-436-0630. Full Story »
This morning, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Ida from a hurricane to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Full Story »
The Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association hosts this annual conference for the tourism and lodging industries in the state. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
Members of the Southeastern Christian Association, Operation Help Civil Rights Group, and Mothers of Inmates protested outside Mississippi Department of Corrections headquarters on President Street in Jackson today, lobbying for fair treatment of sons and husbands who are inmates in MDOC correctional facilities. Full Story »
One Republican joined 219 Democratic members of the U.S. Congress minutes ago to pass H.R. 3962 to reform health care in America. Rep. Joseph Cao, of the 2nd District of Louisiana joined Democrats to pass the legislation. Full Story »
Mississippi's African American leaders gather for this annual conference for elected officials. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
The Belhaven String Chamber Orchestra conducted by Mr. Song Xie will present “The Landing” by Belhaven music professor Dr. Andrew Mark Sauerwein and “Sinfonia for String Orchestra” from String Quartet No. 8, Op. 110 by Dmitri Shostakovich. These profound compositions elicit thoughtful reflection. Full Story »
The winners from these three scholarship pageants will advance to Miss Mississippi in July 2010. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
The Brain Injury Association honors Dr. Ruth Fredericks, Wounded Warrior Carl Sampson, Nicole Marquez, Shirley Sampson, 172nd Airlift Wing and Dr. Huey McDaniel. Full Story »
raise awareness for motorcycles on Mississippi's highways and roadways by joining the 2009 Poker Run for Shared Roads. Motorcycles, hot rods, and cars welcome to participate. Approximately 120-mile suggested route and prizes for top three hands. Full Story »
This annual event, put on by the grassroots National Alliance on Mental Illness, raises awareness for mental health. Full Story »
Once a month, an expert bird-watcher from the Jackson Audubon Society leads a bird walk. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
This monthly bird-watching activity, hosted by the Jackson Audubon Society, explores the wildlife of Mayes Lake. Bring binoculars, water, insect repellant and a snack. Full Story »
The Millsaps College chapter of Chi Omega holds this 5k to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. PLEASE NOTE: Entry errors sometimes occur. Always use the provided contact information to verify event times and locations. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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