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Smithsonian Curators Scout for Obama Artifacts

As crowds descended and the inauguration unfolded, a few museum curators in Washington kept watch for symbols and messages that would make history.

Smaller Crowd, but Still Excitement This Time

Despite a more sober national mood, there was plenty of enthusiasm — even among people who'd been there the first time.

Protests Mark Roe Anniversary

Diane Derzis, the owner of the state's only abortion provider, expects state health officials to issue a finding that her clinic failed to meet new state regulations tomorrow, Jan. 22—the …

MLK Day Still a Problem in Mississippi

The third Monday in January presents a conundrum for many folks in the Deep South, made even more complicated by the fact that today is also the day the first …

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Myrlie Evers-Williams

Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of civil-rights activist Medgar Evers, delivered the invocation at President Obama's second inauguration today.

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Community Events and Public Meetings

American Board Teaching Information Sessions will be held Jan. 23, 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., at Ridgeland Public Library and Jan. 29, 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., at YMCA Downtown …

To Frack or Not to Frack?

With the decision of the Caledonia Board of Alderman to allow fracking within the town's city limits, what has been a national issue is now a local one.

Science Conference Focuses on Gulf Oil Spill

Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, who was in charge of cleaning up BP's 2010 oil spill, will be the keynote speaker at an international scientific conference about the Gulf …

Madison Co Economic Development Projects Ramp Up

After years of being centered largely in the cities of Ridgeland and Madison, significant economic development in Madison County could be spreading out to other areas.

Latinos Take on Bigger Role in Obama Inauguration

Latinos are taking a more prominent role in President Barack Obama's second inauguration, from the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice swearing in the vice president to a star-studded concert celebrating …

NM Teen Accused of Killings of Parents, 3 Children

A horrific scene awaited officers responding to an emergency call at a New Mexico home—five family members dead, all with multiple gunshot wounds. The victims were later identified as parents …

Algeria: 37 Foreign Hostages Killed in Attack

Algeria announced a new death toll Monday from the four-day siege at a natural gas plant, saying that 37 foreign hostages and 29 Islamist militants were killed. A Canadian was …

A Day Pulsing with History Follows Old Script

Hours before Monday's pageantry, people on foot spilled out of Metro stations near the White House.

10 Local Stories of the Week

There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them.

Same-Sex Military Couples Struggle For Recognition... Thanks to DOMA

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sgt. Karen Alexander fought for her country in Iraq, but back home she often feels the U.S. Army is fighting against her.

Thousands Rally Against Stricter Gun Control

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Thousands of gun advocates gathered peacefully Saturday at state capitals around the U.S. to rally against stricter limits on firearms, with demonstrators carrying rifles and pistols …

Analysis: House GOP in Weakened State As Obama's Second Inaugural Speech Nears

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Celebration doesn't seem to be high on the agenda as House Republicans, their majority renewed by the voters last fall, lay the groundwork for another challenge …

Study: Common Chemical Alters Hormones at Low Doses

Just like the controversial compound it's designed to replace, a chemical used in cash register receipts and other consumer products messes with hormones, according to research published today.

Players of the Day: Mississippi Super Bowl Players

Four NFL teams meet this Sunday, and two will find a spot in Super Bowl XLVII.

GOP Lawmakers is Swing States Looking to Change Electoral College

BOSTON (AP) — After back-to-back presidential losses, Republicans in key states want to change the rules to make it easier for them to win.