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Universities to Cut Energy Costs

Eight public Mississippi universities will be cutting energy costs with a grant from the Department of Energy.

Techy Tools and Apps for Students

Headed to college—or back to college —and want to take some tech with you?

Some Things Aren't Funny

Imagine a picture of 25 bodies of African descent sprawled lifeless across the ground with their faces hidden.

It's Cool, We Promise

If you haven't heard it yet, you will: "There is nothing to do around here. I can't wait to move somewhere else."

Mars Crater Where Rover Landed Looks 'Earth-like'

The ancient Martian crater where the Curiosity rover landed looks strikingly similar to California's Mojave Desert with its looming mountains and hanging haze, scientists said Wednesday.

Mayor Johnson Presents Budget Address

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. delivered his 2012-2013 budget address to the Jackson City Council today.

Fitting Together

Quvenzhane Wallis stars as Hushpuppy in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," set in the fictional town of Bathtub in the Louisiana bayou.

Council Shelves Panhandling Sanctions

Some believe goodwill may have triumphed when the Jackson City Council shelved Ward 1 Councilman Quentin Whitwell's amendment to the city's panhandling ordinance July 30.

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Jackson Teens Fight the Power

The ACLU's Hip Hop Summit was just one of several Jackson-area events that put youth activism in the spotlight.

Jayson Porter

Last semester, Jayson Porter flew to Washington, D.C., with Dr. Darby Kathleen Ray, former professor of religious studies at Millsaps College, to speak on a panel on bringing civility theory …

Get Out There

When I first arrived in Jackson two years ago to attend Millsaps College, I wasn't fortunate enough to know what Jackson had to offer.

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FBI: Temple Gunman Shot Himself; Still No Motive

Wade Michael Page is dead, having shot himself in the head after being wounded by police responding to the fatal shooting of six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee.

Their Final Plea

For seven years, the members of Christian metal band A Plea For Purging lived on the road.

July in U.S. Hottest Ever in History Books

Federal scientists say July was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States.

Friends Mourn JSU NAACP President's Death

Friends are remembering Michael Teasley for his loyalty and activism.

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Mississippi State's Cornerbacks Form Strong Duo

Johnthan Banks has the sheer talent. Corey Broomfield has the smarts.

Man Guilty for Smuggling Undocumented Immigrants

Authorities say a Texas man has pleaded guilty in Mississippi to transporting undocumented immigrants.

Republicans Endorse 3 for Miss. Supreme Court

The Mississippi Republican Party has endorsed Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller, Justice Mike Randolph and Josiah Coleman for seats on the state's highest court.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Ernesto's spin, more Tea Party candidates, the mystery of the Sikh Temple shooter, more.

Miss. Power Fires Contractors at Kemper Site

Mississippi Power Co. fired a contractor at its $2.8 billion Kemper County power plant, which is more than $400 million over budget.