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Afghan Troops Push into City of Kunduz, Taliban in Retreat

Afghan government forces pushed overnight into the strategic northern city of Kunduz that was captured by the Taliban earlier this week, forcing the insurgents to retreat amid heavy street battles …

Russia Says Islamic State Group Not the Only Target in Syria

Russian jets carried out a second day of strikes in Syria Thursday, and some activists claimed that the targets included rebels backed by the United States as concerns grew about …

Senators Reach Deal to Reduce Prison Time for Some Offenders

A bipartisan group of senators unveiled legislation on Thursday that would overhaul the nation's criminal justice system, allowing some nonviolent drug offenders to get reduced prison sentences and giving judges …

Wild Birds Unlimited

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• October 1, 2015

McWillie Elementary School

Miss. Considering Policy on Restraint, Seclusion in Schools

Children's advocates are urging the Mississippi Department of Education to ban the use of seclusion and restraint for school discipline.

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• September 30, 2015

Big Decisions Await the Saints

It is early in the 2015 NFL season, but with the New Orleans Saints sitting at 0-3 with star quarterback Drew Brees out with an injury, it might be time …

With three losses and quarterback Drew Brees’ injury in their way, the New Orleans Saints …

• September 30, 2015

The Slate

All hope isn't lost for the New Orleans Saints. Five teams have started 0-3 and still made the playoffs. True, it hasn't been done since 1998, but it is overdue …

The State in ‘Little Stories’

As a rule, photo books have a few simple goals. Whether the focus is on nature, architecture or even a specific event, they can either provide deep and poignant reminders …

Malcolm White’s debut photo book, “Little Stories: A Collection of Mississippi Photos,” is available now …

• September 30, 2015

Mikal Cronin’s Musical Journal

Alone in a room with his guitar, California singer-songwriter Mikal Cronin crafted the tracks that would make up his third studio album, "MCIII," which hit stores May 4, 2015.

Laguna Beach, Calif., singer-songwriter Mikal Cronin performs Friday, Oct. 2, at Duling Hall in support …

• September 30, 2015

Fair Food to Make at Home

If you want homemade elephant ears, try this.

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• September 30, 2015

Better Than Fair Food (Really)

Each year, the Mississippi State Fair brings many different foods, but also long lines. If you don't want to fight the crowds, but still want fair foods or something better, …

Blues and Eats at Johnny T’s

John Tierre Miller, owner of Johnny T's Bistro and Blues, got tired of talking and decided to take matters into his own hands. He opened his restaurant on July 24 …

Johnny T’s Bistro and Blues features dishes such as its signature Cajun pasta.

• September 30, 2015