Over a decade ago, Nicole Griensewic was tasked with reshaping Region 9, the seven-county economic development commission, which was searching for direction. She sensed it might take some time.
A Jackson-based LGBTQ+ organization is withdrawing volunteer support from the Mississippi Book Festival due to the addition to a panel of former Vice President Mike Pence, who is known for opposing gay and transgender rights.
Hanging on a rack inside BANANA ink one of Boise, Idaho’s many local boutiques was a T-shirt with an outline of Idaho printed boldly on the chest and the word “Iowa” running through the middle. It was simple and satirical in its design, but through just one word that T-shirt said quite a bit.
You might not be familiar with the indie pop-rock group Muna. You’re not likely to hear them on most radio stations in our area. But in May, Muna (who also recently opened for an obscure singer-songwriter named Taylor Swift) played a sold-out concert in Harrisburg at XL Live. And they’re just one example of the kind of bands that are now coming to the city regularly for live shows bands with .