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Mississippi Justices Toss Voter-Backed Marijuana Initiative

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday overturned a medical marijuana initiative that voters approved last fall. Six justices ruled that the medical marijuana initiative is void because the state's initiative …

No Half Measures

Pastry is memory. Walk into Campbell's Bakery, and you can experience exactly what I'm talking about.

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87 Dead in Bangladesh Garment Factory Collapse

An eight-story building housing several garment factories collapsed near Bangladesh's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people and trapping many more under a jumbled mess of concrete.

Meet Erem Dle

If it was possible for Prince and Muddy Waters to conceive a musical prodigy, the end result would be Jeremy Girdle--artistically known as Erem Dle (urm da-lae). Girdle, 34 and …

For People and Press, a Shared Need to Know

Suppose President Obama was a room with Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant. Suppose they had time to kill and no one to talk to except each other. Would they have common …

Wins for Women and Children

Women and children may be a little safer in Mississippi after some successes this past week at the state house.

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Police Renew Sweep Through Istanbul Square

Riot police firing tear gas and water cannons re-entered Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday night after defiant protesters swarmed back in by the thousands.

NYC Bomb Plot Details Settle Little in NSA Debate

The Obama administration declassified a handful of details Tuesday that credited its PRISM Internet spying program with intercepting a key email that unraveled a 2009 terrorist plot in New York.

Everyday Struggles

What we have one day, we may not have the next, so we need to appreciate everything.

10 Things to Know About the College World Series

Omaha's annual summer party, the College World Series, begins Saturday at TD Ameritrade Park.

Remembering Ben Puckett

Long-time Jackson resident Ben Puckett, who died June 2 at the age of 83, was a big-time giver: to Mississippi State, to the U.S. Olympic effort, to your Mississippi Sports …

Question It

One effective way to begin to understand our racial biases is to examine where they came from. When you're ready to engage in the race conversation, here are some questions …

Sweet Carols

It’s easy to host your own caroling party, and a great way to get to know your neighbors better during the holidays.

Museum Provides Education About Lower Miss. River

The Lower Mississippi River Museum uses hands-on displays to help people understand the lore and power of the waterway that has shaped North American life for centuries.

Ferry Strikes NYC Dock; 11 Seriously Injured

A high-speed ferry loaded with hundreds of commuters from New Jersey crashed into a dock in lower Manhattan on Wednesday during the morning rush hour, seriously injuring 11 people, including …

From Dixie With Slugs

Late on the evening of May 20, 2010, Thomas Wortham IV was sitting on his motorcycle when a car pulled up.

Despite Big Backers, Robinson Mum on Hinds 2 Race

One might expect Willie Earl Robinson to be riding high and ready to shout from the rooftops after landing several big endorsements in the Hinds County Democratic primary for District …

State, Federal Charges Brought in MDMR Probe

The former director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, his son and two others have been indicted on federal corruption charges involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in public …

Christianity Without Jesus

"The Jesus who warned of public prayer has no place in their Christianity."

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[Herman's Pick] Vol. 6, No. 49

The weekend gets kicking Thursday night at Martin's with Spoonfed Tribe and Zoogma.