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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
It's the best time of for basketball fans. Do you have the picks to win your office pool?
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‘If You Let Me Play'
In 1995, Nike produced an iconic commercial. In it, young girls cited facts and figures about the benefits of girls playing sports.
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Dancing Big
Two teams from Mississippi made it to the NCAA Tournament this year. There could have been two more, but Mississippi State under-preformed late, and Ole Miss dug too deep of …
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Meatless Mondays
"Meatless Monday" is more than just a cute catchphrase. It's an international campaign that encourages people to eat less meat for their personal health and the health of the planet. …
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Sweet Tartness
Vinegar is one product with multiple uses. It has benefits for the home (inside and out) and benefits for better health.
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[Girl About Town] Springtime and Wine
I find that engaging in what I refer to as "Sunday Fundays" is a great way to wind down the weekend and get ready for a new week. Maybe it's …
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Fortification Street Bids Coming
Fortification Street is a minefield of potholes and cracks and a patchwork of new and old resurfacing. After years of talk, Jackson officials have finally announced that the street, arguably …
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Wedge Issues Bring Heated Debates
Democrats turned up the heat in debates over abortion, immigration and voter rights last week. Up against deadlines to get bills out of committee and through floor votes, the Mississippi …
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Charging for Inexperience
As a dozen experienced journalists at The Clarion-Ledger weigh the pros and cons of taking an early retirement, the daily newspaper's parent company wants to start charging for online content.
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Get out the Voter ID
At a recent event, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said he hoped new voter-identification laws will be in place by September—in time for federal elections. He's waiting on the Legislature …
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Get out the Voter ID
At a recent event, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said he hoped new voter-identification laws will be in place by September—in time for federal elections. He's waiting on the Legislature …
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[Kamikaze] Healing Starts at Home
So, #STOPKONY is a new trending topic in social media. If you're not familiar, the "Stop Kony" movement refers to Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. Kony lived in relative anonymity before …
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St. Paddy's, Jackson Style
The Mal's St. Paddy's Parade, held March 17 this year, is widely considered one of the most successful and popular public events in Mississippi. The event regularly attracts more than …
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St. Paddy's Walking Krewes 101
Members of the marching krewes take Mal's St. Paddy's Parade seriously: As one member of the Green Ladies puts it, "People plan pregnancies around this parade." So you know who's …
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Felder's the Man
The greenest man in Jackson is about to do what the greenest man ought to do: Lead a huge parade on St. Patrick's Day.
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Bucketheads
Every year, thousands of people come from all over Mississippi to enjoy the Mal's St. Paddy's Parade. The excitement in the air is palpable. Get there early enough, and you'll …
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Cotton and Churches
In the early part of the 19th century, a group of people traveled to Mississippi to escape some of the ethnic prejudices they faced in other parts of the country. …
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[10 Things About] St. Patrick
Do you know your facts about Saint Patrick? What about his myths? Test your knowledge and read on.
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Living In the Wake Of Dr. Kenyon
I've always envied the Irish—they know how to live. And by live, I mean more than just survive each day. If you can say anything about the Irish heritage, it's …
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