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Talking Southern Sh*t

Katherine Bailess has big things on the horizon—a pilot debuting in May and 3 million YouTube views.

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Watkins Fighting on Two Fronts

Jackson developer David Watkins is fighting his political foes on two fronts these days.

World

Memorial at Egypt's Tahrir Square Sparks Protest

Where tents once sprouted and giant crowds chanted against their rulers, Egypt's interim prime minister on Monday inaugurated the start of what is to be a memorial to protesters killed …

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Gymnasts Highly Exposed to Flame Retardants

Research suggests that young gymnasts may be exposed to hormone-disrupting chemicals from ingesting or inhaling dust created by polyurethane blocks.

Food

This Won't Stay in Vegas

My honey and I flew off to Sin City to tie the connubial knot last week. Maybe I have had too much sun (a six-hour golf lesson in the desert …

Justice

Manning Takes Stand, Apologizes for Hurting U.S.

Pfc. Bradley Manning took the stand Wednesday at his sentencing hearing in the WikiLeaks case and apologized for hurting his country, pleading with a military judge for a chance to …

Justice

Fort Hood Jury Hears from Injured Soldier, Widow

Survivors of the attack and relatives of those killed testified Monday during the sentencing phase of Maj. Nidal Hasan's trial.

World

Acapulco Tourists Stranded; Mexico Death Toll 38

Emergency flights began arriving in Acapulco Tuesday to evacuate some of the tens of thousands of tourists stranded in the resort city by flooding and landslides that shut down the …

National

Report: Shooter Lied About Previous Arrest, Debts

The Washington Navy Yard shooter lied about a previous arrest and failed to disclose thousands of dollars in debts when he applied for a security clearance in the Navy.

World

UN vote recognizes state of Palestine; U.S. objects

The United Nations has voted overwhelmingly to recognize a Palestinian state, but the Palestinians still face enormous limitations: They don't control their borders, airspace or trade, they have separate and …

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New Homes, Toys for Tots and City Networking

The city of Jackson and the Jackson Housing Authority will unveil the state's first solar-power-assisted affordable housing with a tour of the new Midtown Housing Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 …

National

U.S. Bombers Fly Over China Air Defense Zone

Two U.S. B-52 bombers flew over disputed islands in the East China Sea during a training mission Tuesday, defying new territorial claims laid out by Beijing over the weekend, according …

World

Pakistani Activists Accuse Outed U.S. Spy of Murder

Rising anger over deadly drone attacks spurred a Pakistani political party Wednesday to reveal the secret identity of what it said was the top U.S. spy in the country. It …

College

Ole Miss Falls to Miss. State in Egg Bowl

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's Bo Wallace ran toward the end zone in overtime with what looked like the game-tying touchdown. Instead, Mississippi State's Nickoe Whitley smacked the ball out …

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Honoring the Greatest, Inspiring the Rest

Our goal remains the same: to highlight and acknowledge locals who are the best at what they do.

World

Purge Sends Chilling Message to N. Korea's Elite

By purging his own uncle, Kim has delivered a more chilling message: No one is beyond reach, not even family.

Health Care

Federal Data Show Health Disparities Among States

The slow rollout of a new federal health insurance marketplace may be deepening differences in health coverage among Americans, with residents in some states gaining insurance at a far greater …

Herman's Picks

Herman's Picks

The cruel gods of fate have deemed you to be wishing you could be in two places at once this fine dawning of spring week. Alias, the answer is clear, …

Feature

‘I'm Going to Get There,' by Lynette Hanson

Telling the story of his first encounter with the record business—other than the normal retail one that many 44-year-olds remember—brings a smile to Greg Preston's blue eyes. "I was about …

National

Senate Ready to Launch Gun-Control Debate

Legislation would expand background checks, toughen penalties against illicit firearms sales and offer slightly more money for school security.