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Letting It All Out

Have you ever been completely consumed with something that you begin to obsess over it? Then the obsessing causes you to act out toward others ... and in turn you …

Hurricane

FEMA: Obama Signs Mississippi Emergency Order

Federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Isaac starting …

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On a lighter note…

Like, oh-my-god, DO I CARE?

Hurricane

1,500 Feared Dead in Phillipines Mudslide

A big day for prayers. AP is reporting:

Art

Notes of Love

This winter, one of the greatest known love stories will captivate its audience when soprano Kathleen Van De Graaff and bass-baritone Peter Van De Graaff, perform in "The Life and …

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Jonathan Randolph

Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.

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Sally Ride

California native Sally Ride's journey began in 1978, when NASA chose her and six other women for astronaut training, a male-dominated field.

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Wynter Blues

Mary Anne Henry, known on stage as Emma Wynters, has good music pulsing through her veins. Born and raised in Greenville, Wynters is steeped in southern tradition.

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JSU's Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal

Jackson State track sensation Michael Tinsley has won the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles.

Education

Miss. State Expects Record Fall Enrollment

Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum says the university is undergoing massive infrastructure upgrades and expects record fall enrollment.

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Joey Brinson and Ryan Estep

Starting August 29, another group of athletes will travel to London to compete without television coverage, hordes of journalists or nightly medal counts.

State

Mississippi Inmates Released Early to Save State Money

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is using early release, house arrest and probation to save at least $5 million on inmate housing.

State Government

Dems: Redistricting Dilutes Rankin's Black Vote

Democrats have sent a federal complaint alleging that Republican leaders purposely diluted black voting strength when redistricting the county.

Politics

Kerry Gets Endorsements; Dean Shakes Up Staff

In the aftermath of New Hampshire, where Sen. John Kerry won 39% of the vote (and 14 delegates), Kerry has received the endorsements of Senators Jean Carnahan and Tom Eagleton …

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MATERIALS

Have no clue what to get the beau in your life for Valentine's Day? Whether he's metrosexual, geek chic or a metal head, you can make a pair of cufflinks …

Fly

Adios, Mr. Lover Man

"These old places are so rundown," my date said as he walked into my apartment. "I hope you don't pay much rent here."

Fashion

Hot Mamma!

For most moms, it's inevitable. Little Johnny and Janna are born, and any sense of style they had goes out the window. They become consumed with all things baby—food, formula, …