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Andy Kennedy in the Hot Seat

Any time a new sports season starts, people talk about contenders, the best players and, at some point, turn to which coaches are in the hot seat—you know, the coaches …

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Miss. Lt. Gov. Proposes Armed Guards in Schools

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is proposing a $7.5 million program to help schools hire trained and armed law enforcement officers to work on campus.

Obama Presents Afghan War Vet with Medal of Honor

A former Army captain whose heroic actions in a deadly Afghan battle were captured on video received the nation's highest military award, the Medal of Honor, from President Barack Obama …

Chance the Purchase

Blind-purchasing music can put your preconceived tastes to the test.

It's the Weekend!

On Sunday, Stars of American Ballet is at 4 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

Passing the Test of Time

The Monkees still spark arguments among die-hard music fans all over.

Officials Question Drug War's Effectiveness

Lee Vance, an assistant police chief with the Jackson Police Department, participated in a roundtable discussion at the Mississippi Black Leadership Summit, under way at the Jackson Convention Center.

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The Drug War’s Crossroads

Cedric Willis, who was arrested in 1994 and charged with murder, rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault, and was exonerated 12 years later, doesn't buy the argument that law-enforcement officials …

Mississippi Home-Cooked Opry by Lynette Hanson

June 10, 2004—Mix five parts Harmony & Grits with four parts Heavenly Heritage and four parts Pearl Quartet. Blend in two of the Smiths—Wayne and Amanda. Add crowd to taste. …

Analysis: Miss. Party Leaders Strategizing for '15

The chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party says he has one big goal for the 2015 state elections: Regaining control of the Legislature, thereby limiting Republican Philip Gunn to a …

Number of Missing in Colorado Floods Drops

The number of people unaccounted for from Colorado's devastating flooding has fallen dramatically as rescuers reach stranded victims, and electricity and phone services are restored to ravaged areas, allowing residents …

Saints Defense

The New Orleans Saints are 3-0 after the first three weeks of this season, which is a complete turnaround of last year's 0-3 start. The turnaround may be due in …

Gay Marriage Rulings Raise Questions

Two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions validating same-sex unions may have a wider effect in Mississippi and nationwide than previously thought.

A Door-Slamming Farce

What do two high-school teachers, a Crossfit trainer and a worker from Hederman Brothers Printing have in common? If you guessed they spend the evening pretending to be someone else, …

U.S. Hopes Trade Talks Will Spur Changes in Europe

The U.S. hopes negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union will drive growth-oriented reforms in the EU economy, the top American trade official said Tuesday.

Dogs Help Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer in Pa. Study

Researchers trying to develop a diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer are hoping dogs' keen sense of smell will lead them down the right path.

DECOR: Keep it Real

I have always loved decorating for the holidays, but dread going up and down the stairs with box after box of Christmas decorations and literally hours of unwrapping and sorting.

Little Evident Progress on 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks

From their public statements, President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner appear to be at an impasse.

Mars Rover Curiosity: No Surprise in First Soil Test

NASA's Curiosity rover has indeed found something in the Martian dirt. But so far, there's no definitive sign of the chemical ingredients necessary to support life.

World Cup Teams Hoping for Luck of the Draw

The eyes of soccer focused nervously Friday on the draw to determine where, when and, most important, who the 32 teams will play at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.