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Patrick Willis

It's more likely that athlete will stay too long in his or her sport than leave gracefully or early. That's why it is always shocking when a player like San …

Face the Music: Mal’s St. Paddy’s After-Party

When the floats stop floating and the bead supply runs dry, Mal's St. Paddy's Parade still has more entertainment to offer. Here's a look at the bands that will wrap …

Mississippi Candidates File New Campaign Finance Reports

Mississippi candidates had a July 10 deadline to file campaign finance reports. Here's a glance at how much money the statewide candidates reported raising and spending through the end of …

Robert Barbour

Jackson businessman Robert Barbour saw an empty lot in Midtown as an opportunity to engage with the community. Barbour, who owns Star Grocery on Bailey Avenue, will turn the space …

Friends in the Trenches

An appellate panel denied breach-of-contract claims by retired Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agent Robert Pierce against The Clarion-Ledger last week.

Robert Langford

Jackson's Operation Shoestring on Bailey Avenue represents the opportunity for the city's children and families to break out of cycles of poverty through education. The organization's mission is about empowerment …

Robert Dudley

Former Hattiesburg resident Robert Dudley will succeed Tony Hayward as BP's new CEO, the embattled oil company announced today. Dudley, who has been directing BP's cleanup operations in response to …

Hinds Board Seats Interim Supes

This morning, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors approved interim appointments to the vacant District 2 and District 4 seats.

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BREAKING: Faye Peterson: 'I Offer Leadership'

2009 JFP City Election Blog/Archive

Police Seek Answers After 7 Dead Babies Found

Police in Utah are questioning a mother and family members about the killings of seven babies whose bodies were found stuffed in cardboard boxes in a garage.

2008 Legislative Preview: New Session, Old Problems

Photos by Adam Lynch, Donna Ladd, and Jaro Vacek

The Mississippi legislative session is coming around again Jan. 8, bringing with it some tough decisions. The Legislature took a stroll through roses last year, oddly, thanks to Hurricane Katrina. …

"American Whip," Joy Zipper

Take the more lush hypnotic power and cerebral psychedelic harmonies of Yo La Tengo ("Autumn Sweater"), Spiritualized, Luna, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Death Cab for Cutie, Starflyer 59, the beautifully catchy …

[Your Turn] Save the Libraries

Brandon Jones, Executive Director, Mississippi Democratic Trust

In his FY 2013 Budget Recommendation, Gov. Phil Bryant stated that libraries are not an "appropriate government function" and are a "non-core area." Consistent with these beliefs, the Republican budget …

Jack Carlisle

Legendary football coach Jack Carlisle will be the subject of the first annual Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Roast this Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Family Night at the Senators

It's going to be one wild night of hits Friday, May 27, when the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off its summer tourism season at Smith-Wills Stadium. Free to …

2015 Artist to Watch: Deez Notez

In a short time, Deez Notez has already created a solid fan base with its ever-adapting set list.

In Jackson, ‘Always Something to Do'

Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center Manager Pam Junior dashed arguments that there is little to do in the city of Jackson.

Mississippi Opens Qualifying Time for Federal Candidates

Candidates for federal offices can start filing qualifying papers on Thursday in Mississippi.

Saints Cuts

This offseason has seen the New Orleans Saints make cuts left and right, some of which were obvious—but last week, the team made cuts that were a bit of a …

Herding The Homeless

Efforts by Jackson police officers to force homeless people out of downtown could land the city in legal trouble, homeless advocates say.