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Will the U.S. Supreme Court Gut the Voting Rights Act?

Of the 11 states of the former Confederacy, number that passed voting restrictions since the 2010 election that would make it harder for minority citizens to cast ballots: 8

DHS Makes Its Case for Scanners

After weeks of offering up generalities about why it instituted a controversial new program, the Mississippi Department of Human Services finally outlined its rationale for requiring some poor parents to …

A Spread to Savor

It’s that time of the year again—holiday music, sweaters and an endless stream of party invitations.

Question o' the Week: What are you giving thanks for this Thanksgiving?

What are you giving thanks for this Thanksgiving?

Letters

Commissioner Mike Chaney and the members of the health insurance exchange advisory board deserve credit for their work in establishing an online insurance marketplace for Mississippi families.

You & JFP

FAVORITE QUOTATION: "The man who knows nothing of music, literature or art is no better than a beast."—Ancient Hindu Wisdom

Find Your Perfect Party

The holidays are the perfect time to get together with friends and family and just celebrate.

Pro Plans

When starting to plan your holiday event, be it big or small, lavish or subdued, start with taste—and of course, the budget.

A Lost Art

In an age where couples invite guests to their wedding via Facebook events, the physical invitation has just about gone the way of the dinosaur.

Nice ‘Nog

When it comes to eggnog, people don’t tend to straddle the fence.

DECOR: Keep it Real

I have always loved decorating for the holidays, but dread going up and down the stairs with box after box of Christmas decorations and literally hours of unwrapping and sorting.

The Spirit of Giving

The holidays are all about giving and showing appreciation for one another, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to show that you care.

Set The Tone

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

Bryant Budget Steadfast in Health Care Opposition

Sen. Hillman Frazier said the state would miss out on millions of dollars in economic activity if it declines to expand Medicaid under the federal health-care reform law.

Mississippi's 'Lost Decade': Income Equality Grows

Nowhere in the U.S. has the inequality gap grown larger than in Mississippi.

Jayne Jackson

Jayne Jackson calls herself a community organizer: She brings people together with the help of food, wine, and—most recently—radio.

Giving Thanks Where It's Due

You lose when media just tell you what you want to hear.

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Chefs Trade Hair for Turkeys

Three local chefs and restaurateurs, two sets of shears and one bet amounted to $800 and a whole lot of turkey over the weekend.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

San Francisco Sheds Part of Free-Spirited Past

San Francisco shed a vestige of its free-spirited past as local lawmakers narrowly approved a citywide ban on public nudity.