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The Slate

Barring no one else falling out of a window and being suspended for the Sugar Bowl, the UM Rebels should be in good shape to beat Oklahoma State. Rebel fans, …

Requests for Special Education Money Fall Short of Supply

Demand so far has been low for $6,500 scholarships that Mississippi is awarding to parents of special education students to use in private or home schooling.

Dr. Jim Herzog

Jackson-based clinical psychologist Dr. Jim Herzog's work is about understanding people's behavior so he can help make their lives better.

'Whitney Place' Plans Back on the Table for Fondren

Whitney Place, a long-dormant and previously controversial development project slated for Fondren, is back in the spotlight.

Roy Decker (right), a principal with Duvall Decker Architects, hopes to help develop one of …

• December 29, 2015

Dawn Beam

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Chancery Judge Dawn Beam of Sumrall to become a state Supreme Court justice.

Underground 119 Revamps, New Lunch Menu at Johnny T's and Mexikali Grill

Underground 119 temporarily closed Dec. 26 as owner Mike McRee began preparations to revamp his venue with a whole new concept.

Mississippi Seeks Federal Disaster Ruling for Killer Tornado

Gov. Phil Bryant said Monday that Mississippi is seeking a federal disaster declaration for some or all of the seven counties hit by a tornado last week.

Groups Blasts Pre-K Program Report as 'Ill-Conceived'

Education policy groups backed up the Mississippi Department of Education and its state superintendent by lambasting a recent report on the state's new pre-kindergarten pilot program.

Howard Jones

In early December, the local music scene lost beloved blues musician Howard Spencer Jones, a longtime Jackson resident and supporter of all art forms, from theater to sculpture and painting.

Analysis: Random Social Issue Will Rile Miss. Legislators

In a few weeks, the Mississippi Legislature will work itself into a lather about something.

Mississippi Flag Debate Tops State News in 2015

Debate over the Confederate battle emblem in the Mississippi state's flag is the top state news story of 2015.

Ole Miss to Receive Grant for Civil-Rights Discussions

The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced $3.6 million in grants for 21 community-based projects, including one at the University of Mississippi that will bring together scholars, students and …

Threat of Tornadoes in South; Storm Kills 1 in Arkansas

Storms packing strong winds and heavy rain slammed the nation's mid-section on Wednesday, and officials worried about Christmas yard decorations becoming projectiles in what forecasters called a threat of "multiple …

Will Werner

Will Werner didn't want to wake up one morning and wonder what would have happened if he kept pursuing the game he loves: basketball.

Howell Trophy Favorites

Each season, I try to pinpoint the players who might be candidates for the Howell Trophy, which is the award that goes to the best men's basketball player at a …

2016 Basketball Preview: The Smalls

Last season was a tough and strange one for Alcorn State University. Head coach Luther Riley took a personal leave of absence, leaving assistant coach Shawn Pepp to lead the …

The Slate

Both Mississippi State University and the University of Southern Mississippi play their bowl games in this week's Slate. This will be the first appearance in both bowl games for both …

JFP 2016 College Basketball Preview

Right now, it looks like a postseason NIT berth might be the best any team does this season. This could be one of the biggest down years in college basketball …

Bubbles Make Everything Better

I see no reason to relegate Champagne to special occasions. Bubbles make everything better, I say, and can turn any time into an occasion.