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The Canton Flea Market is Thursday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Canton Square.

Jackson Men Rally in Response to Killings

Zachery Robinson was killed on Tuesday evening; Christopher Kyles the following morning.

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Drugs in Botched Oklahoma Execution Leaked from IV

Some of the three drugs used in a botched Oklahoma execution this week didn't enter the inmate's system because the vein they were injected into collapsed, and that failure wasn't …

Miss. Looks to Volunteers, Federal Aid to Recover

As Mississippi digs out from Monday's tornadoes, officials are trying to manage a blessing—volunteers.

Hendrix, Amos Among Ward 6 Possibles

With Tony Yarber becoming Jackson's fourth mayor in a year's time, a special election will be required to fill his old Ward 6 seat.

Botched Execution Could Renew 'Cruel' Challenges

The botched execution of an Oklahoma inmate is certain to fire up the debate over what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment—the phrase written into the U.S. Constitution and defined by …

Miss. Leaders Seek Disaster Declaration

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and the state's congressional delegation are asking President Barack Obama for a federal disaster declaration for tornado-ravaged areas of the Magnolia State.

No Flaws to be Found in ‘Forcefield’

From the start, I'll admit a bias this time. I've adored the hard-to-pin-down work of Tokyo Police Club of Ontario, Canada, since purchasing the first releases, "A Lesson in Crime" …

And LGBTQ Rights March On: The Who, What, How in Mississippi

Although there is growing support for equal rights in both Jackson and the state, legislation like SB 2681 has the potential to encourage and legalize discrimination, harking back to Jim …

Whole, Fulfilled, Loved

Standing on the playground that day, it was clear I liked the little blonde girl who was playing in front of me. It wasn't in a "I want to be …

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Justices Wary of Unlimited Cellphone Searches

The Supreme Court seemed wary Tuesday of allowing police unbridled freedom to search through cellphones of people they arrest, taking on a new issue of privacy in the face of …

The Filthy Six Bring Soulful Grooves to Martin's

Coming directly from the dusty grooves of an old Blue Note jazz record, The Filthy Six brings its soulful grooves to Martin's Lounge tomorrow night.

Gluten-Free Goodies

What is this gluten-free diet that everyone is talking about? It isn't the latest fad diet or a weight-loss secret. Gluten is a protein found in some grains, such as …

Yarber Eclipsing Lumumba on Paid Campaign Staff

Ward 6 Councilman Tony Yarber is spending a lot more on campaign payroll than attorney Chokwe Lumumba, including to himself.

Donna Tartt

Before "The Goldfinch" (Little, Brown and Company, 2013, $30), Donna Tartt hadn't published a novel in 11 years. She told USA Today it took so long to finish writing because …

David Watkins Appeals Secretary of State Ruling Against Him

David Watkins has appealed a ruling that he violated state law in a bond money transfer from one development to another.

Oklahoma Gay-Marriage Case Before U.S. Appeals Court

Lawyers for two Oklahoma women and the county clerk who would not give them a marriage license go before a federal appeals court with a familiar question for the judges: …

Bryant Signs Bills to Limit Union Activities

Republican Gov. Phil Bryant has signed three bills to limit labor union activities in Mississippi.

Lumumba Holds Money Edge Over Yarber

Chokwe A. Lumumba's fundraising committee remains in the money lead, the latest information from the Jackson city clerk's office shows.

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Springtime Revival

Sometimes, among activities or places that come to feel routine, you find something new. Such was the case for me at the last Fondren After 5 and the weekend following …