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Envisioning Your Future & An Event for Women

Abraham Maslow said, "What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself," and Albert Einstein said, "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the …

Court Withdraws Ruling in BP Insurance Dispute

A federal appeals court reversed course Thursday on its earlier ruling favoring BP in a multimillion-dollar insurance dispute, handing at least a temporary setback to the energy giant as it …

Top 1 Percent in U.S. Took Biggest Share Since 1928

The income gap between the richest 1 percent and the rest of America last year reached the widest point since the Roaring Twenties.

Greek Goodness

Mississippi Greek Weekend is a chance for Greek organizations to band together to raise money and awareness about sickle cell anemia.

Dr. George Schimmel

Dr. George Schimmel, a cardiologist by trade, initially joined the Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees with a personal agenda: making a difference in public education.

Cynthia Newland

Cynthia Newland, chairwoman of the dance department at Belhaven University, was among a group of educators honored at the annual Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education Awards Ceremony July 17 at …

Report: Snowden Has Document to Enter Russia

National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden was given a document on Wednesday that allows him to leave the transit zone of a Moscow airport and enter Russia, a state news …

Returning Home

National and international touring and an approaching album release haven't made Dent May forget his roots.

Police: 4 Dead, 4 Wounded in Dallas-Area Shootings

A suspect in the fatal shootings of four people in two Dallas-area homes was in custody Thursday as police tried to determine what prompted the attacks just minutes apart and …

College Board Extends Bounds' Contract Until 2016

Hank Bounds will get at least four more years as the head of Mississippi's public university system.

Set The Tone

For the best Christmas party playlist, you must have songs from all generations and genres.

Netflix Edges out Starz, Pay TV, Will Air Disney Films Shortly After Theatrical Run

Netflix's video subscription service has trumped pay-TV channels and grabbed the rights to show Disney movies shortly after they finish their runs in theaters.

Your Turn: An Open Letter to the Ole Miss Student Body

I am not writing to express any feelings of embarrassment, disappointment or anger toward the students who shouted racist language and displayed violent behavior after the announcement of our president's …

UK Police: 3 Women Were Slaves 'In Simple Terms'

Three women who were freed from a London home were victims of "slavery in simple terms," and were not trafficked or physically constrained, a senior police officer said Friday.

Being Thankful

This space is normally for my ranting about the sports world, but I'd like to take some time to be serious.

A Trophy Topper

Both practical and fun, these trophy-topper wine-bottle stoppers are conversation pieces and more personal than any other store-bought version.

Obama to Feds: Boost Renewable Power 20 Percent

Saying the government should lead by example, President Barack Obama is ordering the federal government to nearly triple its use of renewable sources for electricity by 2020.

Iran Says It Is Developing New Centrifuges

Iran's nuclear chief said the country is building a new generation of centrifuges for uranium enrichment but that they need further tests before they can be mass produced, apparently trying …

City Gearing Up For Referendum Vote

If you hear a knock at the door between now and Jan. 14, you could be receiving a visit from supporters of the proposed 1 percent sales tax.

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Legislators Return to Jackson

Legislators from across Mississippi are gathering in Jackson today for the beginning of the 2014 legislative session, and Jackson's leaders are going to be there to welcome them.