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An Mt. Vernon man classified as a habitual offender was sentenced to 31 years in prison. 64-year-old Rex Baker pleaded guilty to dealing meth to an un...

Innovative minds in Sparta came up with a plan to reactivate the downtown shopping district and help startups, and it is paying dividends in its third year of operations.

The mention of Mississippi’s “New Capitol” building in Jackson evokes affection that’s no doubt felt for similar structures in the other 49 states.

Photo: Disney+ Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Tuesday, May 4. All times are Eastern.  Advertisement Top picks It’s May the Fourth! Did you think Disney+ was going to pass up such a golden branding opportunity? Not a chance. Here’s a brief rundown on what’s arriving today; provide your own soundtrack by belting “bah BAH bahbahbah BAH bah bahbahbah BAH bah bahbahbahBAH” as you read. Star Wars: The Bad Batch   (Disney+, 3:01 a.m., first-season premiere): Thi...

Ziwe (Photo: Barbara Nitke/Showtime), Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. (Image: Hulu) Graphic: Natalie Peeples As the world begins to open up once more to social activities (for those who have been fully vaccinated, that is), TV is making a few big plays to keep everyone indoors this May. A new Star Wars animated Ziwe’s hotly anticipated Showtime debut, Barry Jenkins’ adaptation of The Underground Railroad, and more true-crime docs and superhero shows await those who are prepared to wait a little l...

By Bradley Heath Dec 21, 2020 2:17 PM The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a life of its own over the past few months. With multiple lockdown’s due to millions of cases worldwide, It almost felt like life was being put on pause. Since the virus first became prominent in March of 2020, there have been over 1.5 million reported COVID related deaths in the world. 8 months later, in December, people around the world were taking the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.   The new vaccines devel...