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Half of Millennials More Likely to Lean Democratic

Most of America's young adults are single, don't go to church and while half say they have no loyalty to a political party, when pushed they tend to swing further …

Russia, Ukraine Feud Over Sniper Carnage

One of the biggest mysteries hanging over the protest mayhem that drove Ukraine's president from power: Who was behind the snipers who sowed death and terror in Kiev?

Jackson Housing Chief Open to Selling Midtown Units

Sheila Jackson, executive director of the Jackson Housing Authority, says she is considering making the rental duplexes at its Midtown housing development available for purchase at some point in the …

Obama's Warnings Brushed Aside by Russia's Putin

One by one, President Barack Obama's warnings to Russia are being brushed aside by President Vladimir Putin, who appears to only be speeding up efforts to formally stake his claim …

Lawmakers Seek Agreement on Medical Clinic Grants

The Mississippi House and Senate will attempt to work out their differences on a proposal to expand state subsidies to health clinics.

Doctors Hope for Cure in a 2nd Baby Born with HIV

A second American baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment—in this instance, four hours after birth.

Tournament of the Day: SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament

A few men's basketball conference tournaments have already started, but the majority of them won't begin until next week, including the SWAC Men's Basketball Tournament in Houston, Texas.

Crimea Lawmakers Schedule Vote on Joining Russia

Lawmakers in Crimea declared their intention Thursday to split from Ukraine and join Russia instead, and scheduled a referendum in 10 days for voters to decide the fate of the …

China Takes Aim at Pollution After Years of Growth

Combatting pollution has shot up the agenda of the ruling Communist Party, which for years pushed for rapid economic development with little concern about the environmental impact.

1 Version of Teacher Pay Raise Clears Miss. Senate

Teacher pay raise proposals gained momentum Wednesday at the Mississippi Capitol.

The Slate

A Mississippi team in the NCAA Tournament might be a long shot. Every team would pretty much have to win its conference tournament to go dancing.

Wayward Awards

The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.

Playing an Overseer in ‘12 Years A Slave’

Jordan Sudduth played an extra in the 2014 Best Picture winner “12 Years a Slave,” an experience he found transformative.

We’re Going to the Chapel

Brandon Herd and his new wife, Madelyn, skipped town and went to Memphis to get married.

Brother Lumumba, A True Leader

Leaders don't stop leading when the election is over. Leaders don't pop up only during election year. Leaders lead even when there is nothing to win except the people's prize.

At Youth Jail, a Question of Progress

Two years after a federal consent decree and a lawsuit against the Hinds County Board of Supervisors over abuse that D.I. and other children say they suffered at the Hinds …

The Lumumba Legacy: What Happens Now?

Chokwe Lumumba was the first to admit that he was a radical. He was never satisfied with the status quo. He became a lawyer for the express purpose of defending …

‘Baba’ Chokwe: Lumumba the Mentor

Chokew Lumumba was a living, breathing history lesson, especially for up-and-coming human-rights attorneys interested in understanding the relationship between the fight for civil rights and American-style justice and fighting it …

Dr. Justin Turner

Familiar with hard times and a witness to his mother's sacrifices, Dr. Justin Turner wanted to make his mom, Janice Armstrong, proud.

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Humana Goes to Fondren Corner

Humana is back to host another event on health insurance plans.