Margaret Fent Boldman was announced Thursday as the next leader for the Department of Children's Advocacy.

Lithuanian artist Lina Lapelyte's performance piece "Study of Slope" is among the highlights at PS21's inaugural GROUNDTONE Festival, centering non-traditional jazz and contemporary performances at ...

She married Willie Burks in 1992, and became step-mom to Willie's seven children. Burks turned down her first offer from founder Frank Williams to join the Mississippi Mass Choir in the early 90's.

In 2005, she put out a solo album titled "Mama Burks" with Jackson-based label Malaco Records Burks retired from the Mississippi Mass Choir in 2020. Her last performance was during the choir's 50th ...