Twenty-eight Jackson fifth graders enthusiastically banged a gavel and quizzed their peers like aspiring lawyers and judges during a visit to the Mississippi Court of Appeals on Sept. 16. The field trip to the court was a celebration of Constitution Day, which...
Hinds County Chancellor Dewayne Thomas died on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at his home in Byram. He was 72. Authorities said that his sudden death appeared to be from natural causes. Lakewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Judge Thomas was the longest...
Visitors to Natchez now have a new guide to help them explore the city’s rich African American heritage. Natchez Unveiled: The African American Tour, written by museum educator and community historian Bobby L. Dennis, presents a vivid, accessible journey...
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) will unveil its new Strategic Framework during a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Old Capitol Inn, 226 N. State St., in downtown Jackson. The Strategic Framework will serve as the...
Hitachi Energy will invest $528 million to expand its transformer manufacturing operations in Copiah County, marking the company’s largest U.S. investment to date and bringing 654 new jobs to the region. The expansion will take place at the company’s existing...
On Saturday, September 5, seventy-nine women put their everyday worries on pause. They traded stress for stretching, movement for meditation, and busyness for breathwork during a special mental health and wellness session in observation of Suicide Awareness Month. The...
