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Devon Desper
On Jan. 5, some of the best high-school football talent descended on Orlando, Fla., for the 2012 Under Armour All-American game. This game started in 2008 under the sponsorship of …
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Barbour Pardons Two More Woman Killers
Gov. Haley Barbour's going-away present for Mississippi is to put a trio of convicted murderers back out on our streets, including two more who brutally murdered the women in their …
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Sending out a Sears SOS
With future generations of Jacksonians potentially left with no place to buy Wrangler jeans, Kardashian Kollection accessories, large appliances and power saws, a city of Jackson-sponsored effort is now afoot …
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Community Events and Public Meetings
Events at Fleet Feet Sports (Trace Station, 500 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland). Free; call 601-899-9696.
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New Orleans Saints Road to Super Bowl Begins Against Upstart Detroit Lions
By bryanflynnThe road to Indianapolis for the New Orleans Saints begins this weekend. New Orleans would love to get last year’s playoff loss out of their mouth.
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Sachs: Reaganomics Toppled the U.S.
Economic Jeffery Sachs notes that Reagan's "War on Government" -- and the 30+ year experiment of low taxation for the wealthy and deregulation of financial markets has led to serious …
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Personhood Stalled in Nevada, Arkansas
As Mississippi voters rejected a proposed personhood amendment last November, Personhood USA and other supporters of the measure already had plans underway to promote similar initiatives in other states.
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2012 NFL Wild Card Weekend Previews and Predictions
By bryanflynnSeventeen weeks of the regular season has reduced the NFL down to 12 teams. Only two of those 12 will play in the Super Bowl.
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Sheila Bedi
On Nov. 29, Sheila Bedi testified before the Attorney General's National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence in Baltimore, Md.
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Barbour's Last Speech to Legislature as Gov.
Welcome back, or for you freshman, Welcome!
Outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour gave his final address to a joint session of the Mississippi Legislature yesterday. For your consideration, here are his remarks, as prepared, from the governor's office:
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Give Bass a Chance
On the first Friday night of every month, strange sounds emanate from Club Volume at the Joint at 206 Capitol St. To the uninitiated passer-by, the fast-paced break beats and …
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A Part of the Community
Kismet's (315 Crossgates Blvd., Brandon, 601-825-8380) is more than just a place to eat. At some point the simple gyro shop became a part of the community.
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JFP Bowl Schedule: Week 4
After nearly a month of bowl games, it all ends Jan. 9. This is our final bowl schedule; games this week will lead up to the national championship game. Enjoy …
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[Bryan's Rant] Hazardous Hazing
When people think of hazing in college, I am guessing that the Greek system comes to mind for most. The press has written and talked about sorority and fraternity hazing …
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Marathon for the Blues
Mississippi is often characterized as a state fraught with racial turmoil and economic and educational issues. From the pain and strife of the Magnolia State's past, however, has risen some …
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Dealing With It
Being a paraplegic hasn't stopped Chris Waddell from competing. In 1988, Waddell was a rising star on the ski slopes. Then, a skiing accident changed his life, leaving him paralyzed …
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Resolve to Win
As a personal trainer and exercise instructor, I see lots of folks every day who want to lose weight. Especially at this time of year, it's the No. 1 goal …
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Weight Loss Success
You may think losing weight has to be complicated, but the bottom line is pretty simple: Eat less; exercise more. You have to consume fewer calories than you burn off.
