The arts scene is coming to West Jackson
Several months ago, we informed you about a new kind of art event that is coming to West Jackson. The event goes by FIGMENT and has its roots in the New York arts scene as a [...]
February 2011
Walter Payton Recreation & Wellness Center to host anniversary celebration
The Walter Payton Recreational & Wellness Center is inviting the community to join them in celebrating their 5th anniversary on Wednesday, February 16, from 12 p.m. [...]
Dr. Cornel West to speak at Jackson State Thursday, venue changes to AAC
Dr. Cornel West, the Princeton professor and civic intellectual, will soon make an appearance on the West side of Jackson. Dr. West will be the featured speaker at an event [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day, Something for the Singles
We know that today is a special day for many. We also know that for you to take time out of your busy day to read the postings on this little blog means that you love [...]
UPJ is the place to stay
Remember those analogies from the ACT and SAT tests? You know: chain is to bike as engine is to car. Well, there’s another analogy that has hit West Jackson. Here it [...]
WESTerday Trivia Answer: Campbell College
Once upon a time, two colleges sat literally across the street from each other. One was Jackson State College, and the other was the answer to today’s trivia–(B.) [...]
WESTerday Trivia
In 1899, this college relocated from Vicksburg, MS to John R. Lynch Street in West Jackson. What is the name of this college? A. Jackson State College B. Campbell College C. [...]
COFO Complex now open for public viewing
Think fast: what happens in February? I’m sure the ladies are affectionately screaming “awwww…it’s Valentine’s Day” while some of the guys [...]
WESTerday Trivia Answer: Medgar Wiley Evers
Which renown civil rights leader had an office in the M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge (Masonic Temple) at 1072 John R. Lynch Street and had a funeral in the same Masonic [...]
WESTerday Trivia
In honor of Black History Month, trivia questions during the month of February will center around the achievements and accomplishments of African Americans in West Jackson. [...]