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Fester sez:

Mississippi House, Senate Pass Separate Redistricting Plans

The Mississippi House and Senate voted by wide margins Tuesday to approve separate plans to redraw legislative districts to account for population changes revealed by the 2020 Census.

Watson vs. Sherlock: The ‘Last Case’ at Black Rose

Tucked away in the midst of warehouses and mixed-purpose structures on Black Street in downtown Brandon, the unassuming, one-story building numbered 103 has a curious history.

Consumer Groups Fear Patients Could Be Hit With Large Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Some consumers may continue to face out-of-pocket health costs of $12,500 or more next year—double the amount allowed by the health law—because the Obama administration won't enforce that provision for …

Pizza the Hutt

Pizza is a big deal. Sometimes folks' love of it borders on a religious fixation. They debate endlessly about what makes the perfect slice. This weekend, chef Jesse Houston will …

At Least 6 Confirmed Dead in Texas Tornadoes

A rash of tornadoes slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless. The violent spring storm scattered …

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 8, No. 23

It's not too late to end your workweek with a laugh.

Shawn Wilson

For most, the words "separate, but equal" bring up dark memories of segregation and racism that haunt the South's past. But when filmmaker Shawn Wilson decided to find out more …

Are We There, Yet?

What makes Peter Jackson’s films different from the work of other directors is an extraordinary combination of visual richness and visual freedom.

Kwanzaa Brings Community Together

Drumbeats filled the cold air in the parking lot of the Medgar Evers Community Center Thursday night. Inside, Jacksonians celebrated Kujichagulia, the Kwanzaa day of self-determination.

Peter, Bjorn And John "Writer's Block"

In their hometown of Stockholm, Sweden, Peter, Bjorn and John agreed on some rules before they started recording Writer's Block — 1: Keep it simple. 2: Whatever you do, don't …

L.C. Dorsey

L.C. Dorsey, an inductee to the Southern Rural Black Women's Initiatives' Black Women's Hall of Fame, died Wednesday, Aug. 21. She was 74.

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Analysis: Road Effort Needs Business Support

Efforts to raise money to repair and build highways just don't have the broad push that lifted a major highway program to passage in the Legislature a generation ago.

Wedding Day, the Kid-Friendly Way

Incorporating kids into a wedding day can be a touching gesture, but it isn’t for everyone.

Small Towns, Big Football

“Gridiron Gold” documents the history of football in Mississippi’s high-schools.

GOP Rejects Comprehensive Approach on Immigration

House Republicans are embracing a step-by-step approach to immigration, in contrast to the sweeping plan passed by the Senate and backed by the White House.

A State of Color

Paul Smith has published his first photography book, "The Color of Mississippi" and is working on a second, "The Color of the South."

All Natural

When it comes to farm-to-table eating, chef Nick Wallace is putting his money where his green thumb is.

(Mostly) Blowouts and Letdowns

It was a rough week for the three FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) college football teams in Mississippi.

Rocket 88's Musical Gumbo

Oxford-based band Rocket 88 prides itself on combining genres such as juke joint gospel, old-time country and Americana.