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Person of the Day
Magnolia Roller Vixens
One week from today, most of the nation will take a break from work and celebrate Independence Day. To get a jump on the holiday, this Saturday, June 29, is …
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The Record Store Guide
The vinyl record never went away; last year, vinyl outsold CDs.
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Easter Family Fun: Character Cornhole
I am sure many of you have children who have been home from school for too long and are getting antsy for something to do. Well, with a little creativity, …
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Food
Love Fresh Berries? Pick Them
This summer, instead of buying your berries from the market or store, opt for a more memorable outing at a U-Pick farm.
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Wal-Mart to Stop Selling AR-15s and Similar Weapons
Wal-Mart will stop selling the AR-15 rifle and other semi-automatic weapons at its stores because fewer people are buying them, a spokesman said Wednesday.
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10/31 Markets End Up for the Week
The Dow ended up again on Friday, the first time it's been up for two days in a row in the month of October. CNNMoney headlined their story Strong End …
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No Sparkle, No Twang: Just Bite
Vampires these days, quite frankly, are dreadful. Between the ersatz southern drawls on "True Blood" to the sparkly emo-ness of "Twilight," vampires have become annoyingly overused.
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Wedding Poll
What was the most unique or most memorable part of your wedding or wedding reception?
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[TechTip] In Search Of ... My Desk
Yes, it's the future; no, we don't yet have the paperless office.
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AT&T Offers Reward in Copper Thefts
AT&T is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to solve incidents of copper theft from telephone cables. The reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of …
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House GOP Freshmen Throw Lavish Party
Story out of Politico.com suggests that not everyone in the GOP is happy about the lavish fundraiser that's planned for GOP incoming freshmen this week. The $2,500-per-plate event features a …
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Dysfunctional Splendor
New Stage Theatre brings theater-goers another southern comedy with "Dividing the Estate" by Horton Foote. Set in Harrison, Texas, the play portrays the Gordon family and its struggle to hold …
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Art
Zombies and Filmmaking
Prepare Now for the Zombie Apocalypse! On Oct. 26, as part of the fourth annual Mississippi International Film Festival, zombies and their attendant goons will overrun the Russell C. Davis …
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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Wrong'
The condition of many Mississippi roads is bad. Without funds to maintain them (which the state has not allocated), those conditions will continue to deteriorate into the realm of pathetic …
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Events
Monster Trucks, Loud and Fast in Jackson
The Monster X Tour is coming to the Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St., 601-353-0603) Jan. 17 and 18.
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Mississippi's Only Academic Hospital Cuts Jobs to Fix Budget
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is cutting jobs to deal with a budget shortfall.
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Meal Programs Expand Summer Nutrition for Kids
A federal government-backed nutrition program seeks to provide two million meals to Mississippi schoolchildren this summer.
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Puppets on Parade
"Dum dum da dum dum dum," the strings sing in my mind as I stroll down a sunny sidewalk on Lamar Street to speak with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Executive Director …
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[Purvis] The Art of Appreciation
I love gazing at art, but know only enough about it to embarrass myself if I try to discuss it in more informed company.
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Garbage to Gigawatts
With Mississippi outpacing other states when it comes to using electricity, a little creativity is necessary to keep up with demand. Increasingly, that means supplementing traditional hydro, coal and nuclear …
