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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Have there been two bigger chokes in the Stanley Cup playoffs than the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks? Both favorites could be out before this is printed.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

If the New York Knicks could sign Tim Tebow and pair him with Jeremy Lin, it would shut the country down, because the Internet would explode.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Major League Baseball starts this week, but the sports world has its collective eyes on Augusta, Ga. Tiger Woods and The Masters should draw big ratings.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

It's been 34 years since the last Triple Crown winner. On Saturday, 20 horses will begin a journey last won by Affirmed for horseracing's greatest prize.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

In the words of Jim Mora, "Playoffs! Playoffs!" Yes, the NFL playoffs begin this weekend.

B-Ball, Saints and Long Seasons

It's time, once again, for thoughts from around the sports world.

Where Will Manning Land?

Acquiring a quarterback in the NFL via free agency or trade brings the phrase "buyer beware" to mind.

Hope and the Draft

Thursday night the NFL Draft begins the hopes for the 2012 NFL season. Teams drafting early are betting they will make the right choices to put them on the road …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Happy New Year. No matter how good 2011 was, here's to an even better 2012.

Kristen Thigpen

Before accepting her new job with the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Kristen Thigpen didn't personally know anyone who had been a victim of intimate partner abuse. Since she took …

Ambrose Tabb

In Jackson, Ambrose "Eli" Tabb was influential in the high school arts scene, but is most noted for his relentless pursuit of social justice.

So, When Did Barbour Have a Change of Heart on Pardons?

Hmmm. When you poke just a little at Barbour's history on and attitudes about pardoning criminals—even men like Cory Maye who shot a police officer who burst into his home …

Fla. Landlord Owns Seized Hinds Complex

For the second time this week, Hinds County sherriff's deputies locked the offices of a Jackson apartment complex on Wednesday.

Intuit Offers $1000 Local Business Grants

Here's a widget that can get you started:

Intuit, the folks who make QuickBooks and Quicken software, have a fun little contest going on. Called "Love a Local Business," the promotion lets you nominate a small business as …

Gadgets of The Week

There can't possibly be a better time than back-to-school week for students (of all ages) to hit up their parents or loved ones for a laptop. After all, they do …

Governor Reeves Issues Limits on College Stadiums, Game Day Events to Protect Players and Spectators

Today, Governor Tate Reeves issued social distancing measures for college and university outdoor stadiums and game day events to ensure the safety of participants and limit transmission in the continued …

Why Not the Scott Sisters?

After former Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned more than 200 people at the end of his term earlier this week, supporters of Jamie and Gladys Scott say they don't know why …

CONGRATULATIONS, Ayana!!!

If y'all heard squeals of delight in the distance over the last 24 hours, it's because the JFP's Ayana Taylor learned that she was accepted to the Academy for Alternative …

Veterans Suicide Prevention Act

Please contact your U.S. representative and ask him to vote for HR 327. If you haven't already, read the story of Jonathan Schulze and you will see how important this …

Azia’s Virtual Picks 5-29-20

If you’re still remaining cautious and feel safer at home, there are still many virtual options to turn to for entertainment. Check out my picks for this weekend to see …