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Richard Gerald Jordan (pictured), 68, is the oldest inmate on Mississippi's death row, having won …

• August 6, 2015

Attorney General Seeks Execution Date for Death Row Inmate

The attorney for a Mississippi death row inmate argues in court briefs that he should not be put to death until a federal judge determines if the state's lethal injection …

Richard Gerald Jordan (pictured), 68, is the oldest inmate on Mississippi's death row, having won …

• August 6, 2015

When he's not busy finishing up original pieces and commissioned works, Billy Solitario likes to …

• August 6, 2015

Billy Solitario

As a child, Billy Solitario was always drawing, exploring his fascination with nature and the way things were organized. Now, at 43, he puts those interests to use in his …

Shreveport Police: Officer Shot, Killed; Manhunt Ongoing

Police in northwest Louisiana have identified an officer who was killed Wednesday night and the suspect wanted in his slaying.

Japan Marks 70th Anniversary of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing

Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Thursday, with Mayor Kazumi Matsui renewing calls for U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders to step …

With First Debate, GOP Looks to Narrow Vast Candidate Field

For the Republican Party, the narrowing of that vast field of presidential hopefuls begins in earnest Thursday with the first debate of the 2016 campaign.

Kerry: Deal to Bring Justice for Syria Chemical Arms Attacks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes an agreement reached with Russia to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria will hold the perpetrators accountable.

US Demands Halt to Provocative South China Sea Activities

n a direct challenge to China, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called Thursday for all claimants to disputed territories in the South China Sea to immediately halt provocative activities …

Suspect in Latest Theater Attack Had Psychological Issues

What initially appeared to be another mass shooting at a movie theater ended up being an attack by a disturbed homeless man who wasn't armed with a real gun and …

Islamic State Group Seizes Central Syrian Town

The Islamic State group on Thursday seized a key town in central Syria following heavy clashes with President Bashar Assad's forces, in the militants' biggest advance since capturing the historic …

Unofficial Statewide and Hinds County Primary Winners

Here is the list of unofficial winners in yesterday's statewide primaries:

From Bottle to Glass

After the 2015 Jackson Free Press beer tasting, I took an empty bottle of Rogue Sriracha Ale and New Belgium Brewing Co. Transatlantique Kriek home with me to turn it …

High School Football Preview 2015

Football season starts on Friday nights in Mississippi. Here are 10 big stories to follow for the high-school football season.

The Slate

The long wait is over. The first sign that summer is ending is that this weekend, there is football on TV, even if it is just the preseason.

The Strangest Dance

Music is a treasure. But the luster is wearing off, and we can't blame that all on venues. There's a reason that the hoops artists jump through are so widespread.

In the Middle of Claire Holley

Jackson-born singer-songwriter Claire Holley didn't dream of being a professional musician as a child, but she wasn't avoiding it, either.

Your Own Oxygen Mask

Dear readers, you may recall that a while back, I took a restorative yoga class at Tara Yoga Studio. Turns out, it gave me an epiphany.

Oh, the Places You Can Worship

Moving to a new city also meaning finding places that are just as good as the ones you left at home, including a new place of worship. Luckily, Jackson has …