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Fun, Fun Everywhere

The time is finally here: the annual Mal's St. Paddy's Parade week. I and so many others start anticipating and preparing for the next year's parade the day after the …

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What's in a Name?

One of the most interesting things about Irish culture is the unique names--and pronunciation of those names--that have resulted from the linguistic shift from old Irish to modern English.

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Make Way for the Ladies

Three decades ago, it was just folks in costumes inspired by Tennessee Williams novels and Queens in pickup trucks throwing produce at people during rush hour on a Friday.

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Wild Irish Adventures

When I decided to hop on an international flight with just my 3-year-old and a few suitcases for company, much to the thinly veiled scorn and genuine bewilderment of many …

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Urban Homesteading: Probiotics a Yummy Alternative

Modern homesteaders, that is, urban and rural folks who are into self-sufficiency, could do little better in regard to their food choices than delving into probiotics.

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In Search of Better Pecans

Frequently, people ask me why their pecan trees no longer bear. A major reason (among other possibilities) is that the trees don't get enough food.

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Feeding the Masses

Cooking for friends and family on St. Paddy's weekend may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be a total schlep.

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No Love for the Wizard

James Franco is on his way to the magical kingdom in “Oz the Great and Powerful.”

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The Tallis Scholars: Perfection in Polyphony

Musical superstars often skip playing in Jackson, but this weekend the city will host early music's equivalent of The Rolling Stones.

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A New Psychedelic

The band Cardinal Sons, a trio of brothers, has created an indie-rock aesthetic while being influenced mainly by psychedelic ’60s music.

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Rick Ray

Mississippi State head basketball coach Rick Ray called out the talking heads after the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 74-71 in overtime.

Sports

The Slate

Looking for perhaps the biggest underdog to root for in the NCAA Tournament? Take a look at the Big South tournament champs Liberty Flames who have a 15-20 record.

Crime

AP: Mayor Candidate Killing Suspect Back in Miss.

The suspect in the slaying of a mayoral candidate was released to Mississippi authorities on Wednesday, an official said.

World

Papal Election Stirs Argentina's 'Dirty War' Past

Pope Francis hardly ever denied one of the harshest allegations against him: That he was among church leaders who supported Argentina's murderous dictatorship.

World

Physicists Say They Have Found a Higgs Boson

Physicists announced Thursday they believe they have discovered the subatomic particle predicted nearly a half-century ago, which will go a long way toward explaining what gives electrons and all matter …

World

Pope Francis' Humility: Stops by Hotel to Get Bags

Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff Thursday, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself in a …

National

Poll Finds Attitude Shift Among Working Moms

Working mothers increasingly want full-time jobs, and tough economic times might be a big reason, according to a national survey.

National

Senate Panel to Approve Budget Sparing Safety Net

Acting on the Senate's first budget since President Barack Obama took office, a Democratic-led panel is moving toward party-line approval of a fiscal blueprint that would trim the budget deficit …

Economy

Census: Record 1 in 3 U.S. Counties Are Now Dying

A record number of U.S. counties—more than 1 in 3—are now dying off, hit by an aging population and weakened local economies that are spurring young adults to seek jobs …

Crime

Fla. Politician Resigns, 57 Charged in Scandal

Florida's lieutenant governor resigned and nearly 60 other people were charged in a scandal involving a purported veterans charity that authorities said Wednesday was a front for a $300 million …