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Person of the Day | Dewayne Thomas: Hinds County Judge Dies at 72 While Running for Re-Election
Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Dewayne Thomas, who was running unopposed for re-election, died at the age of 72 in his Byram home on Wednesday.
Sunshine Sips Brews New Opportunities for Adults With Disabilities in Gulfport
Sunshine Sips will open on October 1 in Gulfport. The nonprofit A Latte Opportunities provides job training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and will start its first training group of 10 interns in Gulfport on September 8.
Jackson Nonprofit Aims to ‘Activate’ Downtown Spaces Through Public Art
Downtown Jackson Partners has unveiled a new mural that commemorates the 200-year-old history of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi for its Alley Gallery art initiative, which seeks to use art to activate underused spaces to help revitalize downtown Jackson.
The Grindhouse: Neshoba County Café Serves Noir Atmosphere and ‘Mookie Cuffins’
The Grindhouse MS is a noir café that Neshoba County resident Moonbeam Hallows opened in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in 2024. The coffee shop, whose signature baked goods are its “mookie cuffins,” offers board games for customers to play and regularly hosts community bingo and trivia nights.
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Person of the Day | Cassandra Wilson: Jackson-Born Jazz Artist and Grammy Winner Dies at 70
Jackson-born jazz and folk singer Cassandra Wilson died in her Hinds County home Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Mississippi artist had a long career filled with honors and accolades, including two Grammy Award wins.
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