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Analysis: Nuclear Deal Faces Hard-Line Test

Iran's ability to fulfill its part of a six-month bargain—which includes greater access for U.N. inspectors and a cap on the level of uranium enrichment—will depend largely on the Revolutionary …

Obama's Gatekeeper Now Point Man on Health Care

When Obama assembled his second-term team last January, his new chief of staff, Denis McDonough, increased White House outreach to lawmakers, worked to rebuild relations with the Cabinet and stepped …

So, So Grateful

Thank you for being so engaged in the city’s progress.

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Aligning Behind JPS

Shortly after Cedrick Gray wrapped up his Thursday evening press conference, in which he discussed fights at William B. Murrah High School last week, the assembled media hastily packed up …

Getting to the Cause of School Brawls

Dr. Cedrick Gray, the Jackson Public Schools superintendent, promises to punish any and all students who violated district rules during a recent outbreak of fighting—as well as social-media promotion of …

Watkins: The Meridian Angle

Farish Street may be the biggest mess David Watkins has ever stepped in, but it's certainly not the first project he's had to work and re-work.

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Panic Doesn’t Fight Crime

We in the Jackson area have been rocked recently by some horrific murders. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Perfect'

To say that Walnut Grove has had some problems in the past would be an understatement.

Hey, Leave Those Kids Alone

On the national scene, news of a so-called knockout game where teenagers go around attacking innocent strangers started out on conservative websites but has since been picked up by mainstream …

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Local Businesses Strike Back

Your local independent businesses help employ many more people than you’ll see on the sales floor.

Application Released for Miss. Charter Schools

Groups seeking to establish a charter school in Mississippi have until March 14 to submit their applications, though officials may continue to fine-tune the application forms.

Stacey Pickering Mulls U.S. Senate Run in '14

State Auditor Stacey Pickering says he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2014 if Republican Sen. Thad Cochran does not seek re-election.

China Says It Monitored Defiant U.S. Bomber Flights

China acknowledged Wednesday it let two American B-52 bombers fly unhindered through its newly declared air defense zone in the East China Sea despite its earlier threat to take defensive …

Pakistani Party Says It Reveals CIA Station Chief

A political party opposed to U.S. drone attacks in Pakistan revealed what it said was the name of the top CIA spy in the country on Wednesday and called for …

Ahead of Olympics, Russia's Mixed Message on Gays

Anyone who switched on Russian TV recently might have been forgiven for thinking the Kremlin was relaxing its hard line on gays: Images of rainbow flags and a happy same-sex …

Chef Nick Hits NYC

It's not every chef who manages to score a gig cooking dinner at the famed James Beard House without even owning a restaurant, but Chef Nick Wallace has achieved just …

Libby Story McRight

Although she loved Mississippi State University and hated to leave it, Libby Story McRight knew what she needed and wanted to do.

Holiday DIY

This year for Christmas, I'm making different types of photo books for each of my family members, documenting different celebrations, trips or fun memories.

Homemade Ornaments

Ornaments aren't just pretty, colorful decorations to make your tree festive. They should also tell the story of your life, of the things, people and places that mean something to …

Alt. Wreaths

In search of the tackiest wreath I could come up, I decided to pay homage to Miss Donna Summer, Disco Queen. I glued the most scratched album I could find …