Jackson Free Press

Dockworkers Strike Averted for Now at U.S. Ports

Dockworkers along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico agreed Friday to extend their contract for more than a month, averting a weekend strike that could have crippled major …

Watchdogs to IRS: Reject Rove Group's Tax Application

Two watchdog groups are calling on the IRS to reject Crossroads GPS' request to be recognized as a social welfare nonprofit.

Susie Harvill

Susie Harvill wondered why the prostitutes disappeared from Biloxi's entertainment districts. She found them in our backyards.

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The Slate

Folks should feel some hope around Hattiesburg this week—not just about finally getting a winner in the mayoral election—but on the football field.

The Slate

Did anyone predict the Kansas City Chiefs would be the last undefeated team in the NFL this season? I know I never expected the Chiefs to go 7-0.

The Slate

Think colleges and universities are getting rich off jersey sales of college athletes? Texas A&M made $59,690 in total jersey sales last school year—including those of Heisman winner Johnny Manziel.

Smoking in Jackson? Not in Public Places

The city of Jackson enacted its first non-smoking ordinance in 2008, banning smoking from most public places. It clarified some confusing language two years later.

Aspire Helps Single Parents Finish College

Barbara Pitts Riley, of Arkansas-based nonprofit Aspire, says her organization is making college degrees a reality for single-parent heads of households.

The Slate

I hope everyone has a happy 4th of July. Enjoy all the great events out there to celebrate Independence Day.

David West

Jackson artist David West is a teacher as well as an artist. He teaches art classes at Belhaven University, a position he has held for four years.

Time Warner Drops CBS, then Halts Decision

The fee dispute between Time Warner Cable and CBS Corp. took an odd turn when the cable giant announced it was turning off the broadcaster in three major cities, then …

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

The football season is starting to slowly come to a close. Don’t worry; the NBA season has already started, and college basketball is coming.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

I’m taking off the next couple of weeks to enjoy the birth of my first daughter with my lovely wife. I will be back soon and hopefully have this whole …

Victor and Vanquished: Obama Has Romney to Lunch

Bitter campaign foes just weeks ago, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are sharing lunch at the White House with an eye on overlapping interests rather than the sharp differences …

The Slate

I leave for two weeks, and Atlanta Airport workers have more accuracy than Drew Brees lately. But seriously, thank you Dr. S for handling sports so I could spend time …

10 Things to Know for Monday

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

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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Faithful Fellow

Joseph Latino is the bishop of the Jackson Catholic Diocese.

Hiring Policies Make Job Hunt Tough for Ex-Inmates

Mississippi lawmakers say they want to reduce the number of former inmates who return to prison after serving time. However, one state representative said ex-felons could have trouble finding jobs …

Coroner: Man Shot Self Twice After Killing Officer

The murder suspect who killed a detective at police headquarters in Mississippi's capital city last week shot himself twice in the head after shooting the officer four times, the coroner …