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How Big Business Wants to Shrink the Electorate

Astonishing. Remarkable. Sinister. Those are words that come up again and again when confronting the wave of voter-identification laws that has swept through more than 30 Republican-dominated state legislatures in …

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Top Brews

Local brewers brought their best to Jacktoberfest's craft beer competition this year.

North Jackson Pushing Up Murder Rate

The latest crime information from the Jackson Police Department shows a 36.6 percent increase in homicides.

James Meredith

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, ESPN's critically acclaimed series "30 for 30" focuses on Mississippi for a second time.

10 Things to Know for Thursday

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

Battered NJ Confronts How to Rebuild its Shore

In its tear of destruction, the megastorm Sandy left parts of New Jersey's beloved shore in tatters, sweeping away beaches, homes, boardwalks and amusement parks.

Obama Making Up for Lost Time After Storm Hiatus

President Barack Obama dives back into campaigning after three days immersed in managing the federal response to the storm that battered the East Coast. The contours of the presidential race …

Romney Faces Scrutiny on Aid in Storm's Wake

There's nothing like a natural disaster to test the depth of politicians' preference for small government.

Romney Campaign Challenges Criticism by Automakers

Mitt Romney came under withering criticism Wednesday over his depiction of President Barack Obama's auto industry bailout, with Vice President Joe Biden accusing him of perpetuating an "outrageous lie" and …

Daggett: Schools Must Teach Thinking Skills

The institution entrusted with preparing citizens for a rapidly changing world has been one of the most resistant to innovation, according to a respected education expert.

Stock Market Up After Good Jobs News

A pair of encouraging reports on employment sees stocks opening higher.

Politicos Mix With Business People at MEC Event

Mississippi Republican Roger Wicker says he wants another term in the U.S. Senate to continue fighting bureaucracy and seeking ways to cut budgets and promote American energy.

Gov. Phil Bryant Says Voters Should Voluntarily Show ID

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday that he thinks it would be a good idea for people in the state to voluntarily show identification when they vote, even though it's …

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Few Wins; Some Bad Losses

It was a tough football weekend for most Mississippi colleges. The only two four-year schools to win on the last Saturday of October were Ole Miss and Belhaven.

Football’s Wackiness Forecast

College football now becomes a four-week sprint to the finish line of the regular season. November will clarify the national championship picture.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Baseball is over, but the NBA returns this week. Everyone will be looking to catch the Miami Heat in the spring.

JFP Top 25: Week 10

The last Saturday in October saw Georgia, Kansas State, Alabama and Notre Dame make major statements to the rest of the college-football world.

Habitat Rebuilds Englewood Gardens

Habitat for Humanity unveiled 22 new homes in a celebration of teamwork that created a new and close-knit neighborhood from what was once an illegal dump.

Protecting the Kids

On Oct. 24, after an eight-month investigation and two months of unsuccessfully trying to negotiate with the defendants, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the county, the …

Artists by Artists

‘You know, this means something to me.’ I know these people, and I respect their work, and I bet other artists around the state have similar things in their collections …