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"Romney has no coherent foreign policy, so far as I can tell. Instead, it's just opportunism run amok."

Robert Johnson: Crossroads Man

For many blues musicians and enthusiasts, Robert Johnson is the epitome of the blues.

Another Nail in the Coffin

Another nail was hammered into my marriage’s coffin the day we buried my father-in-law—I just didn’t know it, yet.

Question O' the Week: What Do You Think the 2013 Best of Jackson Party Theme Will Be?

Yay! JFP #BestofJackson team just chose the 2013 theme. It's a secret, but here's hint: "It's black and white and red all over." Guesses?

You & JFP: Jonathan Ward

"Not all those who wonder are lost."

Thirteen Creepy Movies

'Tis the season to get creeped out. Here are 13 movies guaranteed to make you scream like a little girl.

William Waller Jr.: No Agenda

Criticized for political donations, Mississippi State Supreme Court Chief Justice William Waller Jr. says as long as the state constitution requires judges to run for office, contributions are necessary.

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Players Union Opposes Tagliabue in BountyGate Appeal, Fujita on IR for Season

The players' union opposes former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue hearing the appeals of the four players suspended in the Saints bounties case.

Obama Opponents Strive to Make Emails Campaign Issue

"There were emails about all sorts of information that was becoming available in the aftermath of the attack," Carney said. "The whole point of an intelligence community and what they …

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DOJ: Lauderdale County Violates Students' Rights

Authorities in east Mississippi run a "school-to-prison pipeline" that locks up students for infractions like flatulence or wearing the wrong color socks, a policy that mainly affects black and disabled …

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Ind. GOP Senate Candidate Stands by Rape Comment

Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said Wednesday that he is standing by his statement that when a woman becomes pregnant during a rape "that's something God intended."

Who is Kris Kobach?

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is representing Mississippi in a lawsuit against the Obama administration.

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DOJ Sues to Protect the Constitutional Rights of Children in Mississippi

Department seeks declaratory, injunctive and equitable relief against City of Meridian, Lauderdale County and Mississippi Division of Youth Services.

City to Spend $90 Million on Water Improvements

A contractor for the city estimates a new $90 million project to upgrade the city's water system will create hundreds of new jobs in Jackson.

Chad King

This Halloween, the Fondren Theatre Group brings the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" back to a Jackson stage for its fourth production.

Beware the GOP's (Un)Scientific Sexism

The majority of Mississippians who voted last fall to block the passage of the "personhood" initiative should be very nervous about the Nov. 6 election.

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Brookins Resigns, JRA Finalizing Iron Horse Deal

Jason Brookins resigns as JRA Executive Director.

An Essential Opportunity

For those who are homeless, the Opportunity Center, the only day shelter in Jackson, is home.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

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

PSC Looks Into Entergy's Response to Isaac

Louisiana's utility regulatory agency is hashing out complaints over Entergy's response to Hurricane Isaac.