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Isaac Almost a Hurricane, Threatens Gulf with Flooding

The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami predicted Isaac would power up to hurricane strength, which is measured by winds of 74 mph, later in the day.

Hurricane

Isaac Becomes Cat 1 Hurricane, Could Flood 4 States

Isaac became a hurricane Tuesday that could flood the coasts of four states with storm surge and heavy rains on its way to New Orleans, where residents hunkered down behind …

Cooking

Step Away from the Grill

Certain holidays and occasions demand specific foods, while others offer mere guidelines. For example, turkey is a universal absolute for Thanksgiving and some form of cake is a requirement for …

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Saving the World, One Turkey Breast at a Time

My husband and I always seem to go grocery shopping late at night. I'm convinced that the grocery store is only open after 9:30 p.m.—because that's the earliest I've ever …

Culture

Brave New Voice

It's springtime in Jackson. The days are getting longer, the birds louder, and the shirt sleeves shorter. For the diehard baseball fans among us, this can only mean one thing: …

Food

The Meat Mystery

To tell it true, ground meat makes Lunch Lady nervous. Ever since a friend told her that the beef at a certain delicious fast-food place is designated Grade D by …

[Spirituality] Children of Abraham

This past May, along with 16 other Mississippians, I participated in a 10-day tour of Turkey at the invitation of the Institute for Interfaith Dialogue, an organization composed primarily of …

Politics

Planet Weekly: [Melton Is] Rep in Dem's Clothing

A Planet Weekly columnist this week endorses Mayor Johnson and rips Frank Melton and some of his supporters:

Faith

Indigo Changes

America's baby boom generation set out to change the world in the '60s and '70s, and they succeeded. Marching together, they helped stop an unjust, undeclared war and made choice …

Hitched

Linnie Gordon and Charlie T. Hubbard

Linnie Gordon and Charlie T. Hubbard believe in patience and letting things happen as they may. In their case, patience and time proved to be a gift.

Fly

Larry Emmett & Michael Parker

Larry Emmett and Michael Parker have been together for 18 years, but they couldn't get married before 2003, when Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Rapper Genesis Be's Long Battle Versus the Confederate Flag

The path that brought rapper and activist Genesis Be to a New York City stage, her body draped in a Confederate flag and a noose hung around her neck, was …

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Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.

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Bridges: Ready For Some New Faces

May "Fran" Bridges like to describe herself as a servant leader, and that's a pretty accurate title.

Crime

1 of 2 Boston Bombing Suspects Dead

Two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing killed an MIT police officer, injured a transit officer in a firefight and threw explosive devices.

World

Willem-Alexander Becomes New Dutch King

Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch king in more than a century Tuesday and pledged to use his ceremonial position as head of state to help steer his country through uncertain …

Justice

For Boston Bomb Suspect, a Seasoned Defense Team

Miriam Conrad is preparing for what's expected to be a long and complicated legal process.

National

Frantic 911 Call Leads to 3 Missing Women in Ohio

The woman's voice was frantic and breathless, and she was choking back tears. "Help me. I'm Amanda Berry," she told a 911 dispatcher. "I've been kidnapped and I've been missing …

National

AP: Costs of U.S. Wars Linger for Over 100 Years

If history is any judge, the U.S. government will be paying for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for the next century as service members and their families grapple with the …

Biz Roundup

Welcoming New Businesses to Town

Royal Bleu FashionsOne University Place has opened its doors to a new boutique in the heart of Jackson.