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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Before the games begin, check out ESPN.com revealing dirty secrets in Olympic Village. Read what athletes do off the field.

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Gatsby Endeavors

I've alluded before in this column to my general lack of athleticism. I like working out, but when it comes to team sports, I'm much better at being a cheerleader …

Editorial

Be Transparent, Mitt (and Haley)

Amid all the clamor recently over Gov. Mitt Romney's financials—shell companies in Bermuda, Swiss bank accounts, apparent control of Bain Capital well after he says he left the company—one critic's …

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Tupelo's 'Dirty Little Secret'

Since my "coming out" 20 years ago, my understanding of who and what I am has evolved—not unlike our president. I wrestled mightily with what I was taught as a …

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Battle to Unionize Nissan

CANTON – Michael Carter hardly evokes the Hollywood image of a podium-pounding, fire-breathing labor agitator.

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What is Life Post-LCD

Oxford is one of a small selection of venues that will show the LCD Soundsystem documentary "Shut Up and Play the Hits."

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New Abortion Law: Medically Justified?

Is it medically necessary for doctors to have hospital admitting privileges? The question lies at the heart of the ongoing fight for Mississippi's last abortion clinic.

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Romney: GOP Not 'Rich' Party

In Jackson Monday, Mitt Romney said the GOP isn't the party of the rich—and used the wait staff to make a point to the audience.

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Chick Ball Donations Piling In; Here's A List

You can still donate to the JFP Chick Ball. The sooner you get it to us, the more likely it'll make the big auction guide. Hurry!

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Youth Group to Protest at Romney Fundraiser

Mitt Romney may get a red-carpet reception from supporters this evening, but at least one group plans to show him that not everyone in Mississippi backs his proposed policies.

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12 Local Stories of the Week

Last week, the abortion clinic in Jackson continued to make national news, but that wasn't the only story in town. Here's a round-up of the hottest.

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Agenda for July 16, 2012, Hinds Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, July 16, in the Chancery Court building downtown.

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'Crucial' Win for Clinic

Federal Judge Dan Jordan handed down a ruling moments delivering "crucial temporary protection" to the Jackson Women's Health Organization, the state's only abortion clinic

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Ward 1 Community Meeting Tuesday

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. is holding a Ward 1 meeting at Beth Israel Tuesday, July 17, at 6 p.m.

Editorial

Lies, Damn Lies and Elections

We can always tell when election season has slunk into Jackson here at the JFP. For one thing, lots of folks using fake names start to complain about us because …

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'Junkyard' Songstress

When India Ramey stopped practicing law in 2009, she decided to start a music career. "Singing is the way I want to spend the rest of my life," she says.

Home & Garden

Urban Homesteading: Grow Your Own Sandwich

You don't have to have a large garden spread to grow your own organic food. In fact, you can grow plenty of food to supplement your diet in a small …

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Bread from Your Garden?

If you're interested in growing grain in your garden, a good book on the subject is "Homegrown Whole Grains" by Sara Pitzer (Storey Publishing, 2009, $14.95).

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Fresh-Squeezed Style

Keeping with the theme of the GOOD issue, I thought to go on the hunt for goods and pieces made by local artists and designers. Turns out, I didn't have …

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Learn to Be Inspired

We live in a world where kids who can't sit still in class are labeled troublemakers or low-performers or even ADD. But maybe they're just kinesthetic learners: that is, they …