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female Mississippi senator is questioning a 20-week abortion ban that
awaits signature from Gov. Phil Bryant, saying the bill is not grounded
in medical fact.
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fungus for years killed bananas in Southeast Asia. Then the disease,
known as Panama fungus or TR4, spread to Oman and Jordan, plus an
isolated farm in North Australia. A move into Latin America, the mother
lode of bananas, ...
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On
Tuesday, April 8, much of the sports world took time to "Hail the King"
for the 40th anniversary of Hank Aaron hitting his 715th home run and
surpassing the legendary Babe Ruth.
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When
it comes to seafood, Mississippi may not be the first state on most
folks' lips, but we enjoy an abundance of seafood from both the Gulf
Coast and the state's rivers and lakes.
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2013 National Sleep Foundation study reported that 67 percent of
respondents said they don't get enough sleep, especially on workdays,
and a lack of sleep can affect us dramatically.
Today's Events
FRIDAY 4/11
Creative Arts Festival is today
and tomorrow at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.). The
exhibition of visual arts, spoken word, performing arts and creative
writing has a theme of "The Legacy of Freedom Summer." Hip-hop artist
and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chuck D is the speaker. Free;
call 601-979-2055; jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter. ... Midtown Art Show
and "subSIPPI" Film Screening is from 2-11 p.m. at TurnUp Studios (155
Wesley Ave.). The art show featuring Clay Hardwick's paintings and
sculptures begins at 2 p.m., and the screening of the documentary
"subSIPPI" is at 7 p.m. Includes music from Loki Antiphony at 6 p.m. and
DJ Spirituals at 8 p.m. Beer sold. Free until 6 p.m., $5 after; call
257-0141; email clay@echomech.com. ... Zoo Brew is from 6-9 p.m. at
Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Enjoy an evening of more than 50
craft beer samples, a wing-eatign contest and music from Jarekus
Singleton, Jesse Robinson, Jason Turner and DJ George Chuck. For ages 21
and up. $30 in advance, $35 day of event, $15 designated driver, $60
VIP; call 601-352-2580; jacksonzoo.org. ... Movie Night: "Scientists
Under Attack" is at 7 p.m. at Rainbow Co-Op (2807 Old Canton Road). The
film includes interviews with scientists about GMOs. Also watch a short
film about genetically modified fish and participate in drawings for
prizes. Free; email co-opgm@rainbowcoop.org; rainbowcoop.org.
SATURDAY 4/12
Walk Against Traffick Jackson is
from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Duling Green (Duling Avenue and Old Canton Road).
Includes a 10-mile walkathon, a two-mile sprint race, food, music, a
silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit Hard Places Community, an
organization aimed at ending child sex trafficking. $10 walkathon, race
and concert TBA; walkagainsttraffick.org. ... Ashton Lee signs copies of
"The Reading Circle" at 1 p.m. at Lemuria Books (4465 Interstate 55 N.,
Suite 202). $15 book; call 601-366-7619. Seryn, Rosco Bandana, and John
& Jacob perform at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Doors
open at 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $14 at the door; $3 surcharge for those
under 21 years old; call 601-292-7999; ardenland.net.
SUNDAY 4/13
Blasta Wine Tasting is from 2-5
p.m. at Fenian's Pub (901 E. Fortification Street). The self-paced wine
tasting is a fundraiser for CelticFest Mississippi. $25 advance, $35 at
the door, $25 Celtic Heritage Society members; call 601-948-0055. ...
Zoo Blues is at 4 p.m. at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Performers
include Mel Waiters, Lenny Williams, Eddie Cotton, Pat Brown and J-Wonn.
Concessions sold. Coolers, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. No glass
bottles or outside food permitted. $20, ages 5 and under free; call
601-352-2580 or 800-745-3000; jacksonzoo.org. ... Take It to the Streets
is at 9 a.m. at North Ridge Church (3232 N. State St.). Participants
meet to serve the community through activities such as feeding the
homeless, repairing homes for the disabled or another designated task.
Call for details. Free; call 769-218-5140; northridgejackson.com.
Music Listings
Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers.
Burgers & Blues - Live Music 5:30 p.m.
Capitol Grill - Shaun Patterson & Jonathan Alexander 9 p.m.
Club Magoo's - Ladies Night
F. Jones Corner - Mr. Dillon's Jukebox midnight
Fenian's - Rob Milette
Fitzgerald's - Johnny Barranco 4:30 p.m., Rick Moreira Trio 8 p.m.
Georgia Blue, Flowood - Doug Frank
Georgia Blue, Madison - Larry Brewer
Hal & Mal's - Zach Lovett
Hot Shots, Byram - Karaoke 8 p.m.
Iron Horse Grill - Adam Fears 7:30 p.m.
ISH - Live Jazz 5 p.m. $10 after 7 p.m.
Kathryn's - Greenfish 6:30 p.m. free
M Bar - Sippin & Trippin Comedy Show w/DJ Shanomak 8 p.m. free
Martin's - Zoogma
McB’s - Karaoke 8 p.m.
Ole Tavern - Ladies Night
Olga's - Hunter Gibson & John Powell 7 p.m.
The Penguin - Live Music 8:30 p.m.
Shea's - Barry Leach
TurnUp Studios - Eef Barzelay (of Clem Snide) 8 p.m.
Underground 119 - Contraiwise 7 p.m. free
University Place - College Night
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