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Beyond 'The End of History'

In a fascinating article: "We, The Web Kids," Pietr Czerski, makes a statement that is as startling as it is startlingly true: "We do not use the Internet, we live …

Rape Is Not A Political Weapon

The last week has been a tough week for women, especially rape victims. And it's been a very revealing one.

Saggy Pants and JSU

While I understand the cartoon was intended to poke fun at Stokes' attempt to better our region's youth, it took an unfair swipe at Jackson State University students.

'Parent-Trigger Law' Important

In their push for a more expansive charter-school law in Mississippi, charter proponents have attempted to repeal our existing charter-school law.

Not Better, Just Regular

Watching the last two weeks of preseason games, I have decided that NFL fans have been hoodwinked, bamboozled, had the wool pulled over their eyes ... well, you get the …

JFP 2012 College Football Preview

There seem to be more questions than answers heading into the 2012 college football season for Mississippi teams.

Is 'Forcible' Better than 'Legitimate'?

Unless you've been hiding from everything electronic this week, you've heard about Rep. Todd Akin, a six-term Republican from Missouri, making comments about rape last weekend.

Can Charters Plug the 'Pipeline'?

Officials in Meridian and Lauderdale County appear to be running a school-to-prison pipeline.

Clyde Muse

Dr. Clyde Muse could be the poster guy for community-college success.

Beating the Spread

When I think of my childhood, I remember love and drama, my alcoholic daddies, a hard-working mother and lots of football.

A Place for Living

Rev. Molly MacWade helped start Grace House almost 20 years ago for people in need living with HIV/AIDS.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

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

Miss. Business Journal Bought by Tupelo publisher

The parent company of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo is buying the Mississippi Business Journal in Jackson.

Teacher Evaluation Talk Skips Details of Miss. Plan

Mississippi lawmakers are learning about teacher evaluations, but some may not realize the state Department of Education is creating a statewide evaluation system.

Millsaps College Recognized as a Top Educational Value

Millsaps College is the best college in the state of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama based on student satisfaction, postgraduate success, four-year graduation rate and competitive awards.

7 Arrested for Jail Contraband

Seven people were arrested for allegedly trying to introduce contraband to the Hinds County jail.

Rep. Akin Defies GOP, Romney to Stay in Senate Race

"I misspoke one word in one sentence on one day, and all of a sudden, overnight, everybody decides, 'Well, Akin can't possibly win,'" Akin said on a national radio show …

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Obama Criticizes Romney, Ryan on College Funding Cuts

President Barack Obama told Ohio students Tuesday that proposed Republican cuts to college aid show that opponent Mitt Romney "does not think investing in your future is worth it."

City Not Liable for Contractor Suits

The city made one thing clear Monday: It will not pay for developer's mistakes.

Akin Rejects Uproar Over 'One Word,' Vows to Stay in Race

Rep. Todd Akin renewed his vow to carry on with his embattled Senate campaign Tuesday, even as a key deadline loomed to withdraw from the race over his comments that …