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Fit for a King

Nothing can beat the taste of a large plate of fried green tomatoes. I mean, this is truly a southern dish. Take a large glass of lime Kool-Aid, some pulled …

Ward 3: Vote Joyce Jackson

The JFP urges Ward 3 residents to go to the polls Tuesday and elect Joyce Jackson.

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Rusty and Soothing

One might not expect to see paintings of rusty cars on the walls of a modern women's fitness facility.

Feds Searching in Hinds County For 'America's Most Wanted' Murder Suspect

Authorities have searched a house in central Mississippi for a man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend and wounding her adult daughter in Tennessee in 2005.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories people will be talking about today.

Kerry and his ‘Band of Brothers'

Mary Lynn F. Jones writes on Alternet: that Kerry has strong appeal with veterans, who could swing the election. Kerry is finally giving Vietnam veterans a platform. "They're eating it …

Who's Scaring Whom?

April 14, 2004 -- This is a weird press release from Gov. Barbour's folks, blaming school administrators, who are facing funding cuts thanks to the governor and the Senate, for …

Cabbages, Fleas and ... Love?

Margaret Walker might have affectionately written, "My monkey wrench man is my sweet patootie," about her husband in the late 70s, but English speakers aren't the only ones who love …

More S'mores

No camping trip or backyard barbecue is ever complete without a gooey bite of s'mores as the fire starts to die down. I like mine best with a swig of …

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Olympic men's basketball, U.S. vs. Greece (7 a.m., USA): The Redeem Team faces one of the teams that beat them in Athens.

Rebels, Lousy On Field, Get Tough Off Field

Ole Miss football coach Ed Orgeron was busy Monday. Garry Pack, one of the Rebels' top defensive players, was kicked off the team for the dreaded undisclosed violations of team …

The Beauty of Horror

You've heard of it, but maybe you've never been curious enough to find out more. "The Rocky Horror Show" is a fall must-see with its lovey-dovey couple, monsters and a …

La’Kitha Hughes

In her 15 years at Jackson State University, La'Kitha Hughes has learned that teamwork is a vital component to getting the job done, and she considers herself part of a …

Mississippi to Close 13 Food Centers for Low-Income Mothers

Mississippi is closing 13 food centers across the state that serve low-income mothers and children as it prepares to start a new program early next year that will allow participants …

Let the People Decide: Hoping for Equality in Voting

In addition to the 18 films being offered during the Crossroads Film Festival, the event will also include a handful of panel discussions.

Mississippi Senate: Ban Transgender Athletes on Female Teams

Transgender athletes would be banned from competing in girls' or women's sports in Mississippi schools and universities, under a bill that advanced in the Republican-controlled state Senate late Thursday night.

Tasha Bibb

Tasha Bibb loves to help Mississippi’s potential entrepreneurs turn their business dreams into reality.

And Now A Word From Woody

Facts? Dr. S don't need no stinkin' facts. Here's proof of that as our raving correspondent Woodward, uh, Fester checks in from Red Stick ...

Mississippi Commemorates Wade-Ins That Integrated Beaches

A Mississippi historical marker provides information about the wade-ins of 1959, 1960 and 1963, which led to opening the beaches to all people.

Mo Williams

Former Murrah High School star and NBA player Mo Williams accepted JSU’s offer to serve as the school’s new head coach. Williams spent the last two seasons coaching at Alabama …