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Joshua Marks Cooks Up a Storm

With only 19 minutes on the clock, the amateur cooks on "Masterchef" are attempting to turn inexpensive and unconventional ingredients into something gourmet.

Cajun Country

Here's your plan for today: Grab the intriguingly thick paperback book "Louisiana Rambles: Exploring America's Cajun and Creole Heartland" by Ian McNulty.

Voyage to Natchez

For your summer road trip, why not take one of the most scenic routes the area has to offer?

Hollywood, Miss.

When most people think of the film industry, Hollywood comes to mind. But California is a bit far for film buffs who want to spend their summer exploring memorable locations …

Stir Up Something Saucy

I recently attended my 40th high-school reunion, and many of us have changed. I could not remember some classmates at first, but looking back at old high school pictures, I …

Outside the Big Box

"To market, to market." So goes the nursery rhyme of our youth. But as a movement to shop local and support local growers through farmers markets continues to gain momentum …

For Her People

The impact of Margaret Walker Alexander's life works and achievements continues today as a monument to the African American experience of the Great Depression.

Iron Horse Grill Reborn?

Capital Hotel Associates got good news Wednesday when the Jackson Redevelopment Authority authorized a contribution agreement with the city to help fund the developer's Iron Horse Grill and Mississippi Music …

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The Partisan Blindfold

Passing a new tax in this political climate is like jumping into a pit of volcanic lava.

Lose the Health-Care Bickering

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act last Thursday predicated a firestorm of news and opinions.

Media's Need for Speed

One of the year's largest stories didn't catch anyone by surprise.

Eight Years is Enough

Change is not a word a lot of people are comfortable with, especially in the South. But if you're frustrated with partisan politics, perhaps you should see fit to just …

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[My Turn] Cole a Good Choice

Rickey L. Cole is the new chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party.

Keep the Faith, Baby

"God bless you, listeners! Don't worry about the crap hitting the fan: The Creator has a master plan."

Driving Green

Only one thing is better than driving on a Mississippi road trip, and that is being a passenger on a Mississippi road trip.

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Car Tips for Road Trips

Summer is the season for hitting the road. Planes, trains, and especially cars transport people to their vacation destinations.

Olympic Bound

Trell Kimmons, the Jackson Free Press' Person of the Day for July 2, is not the only Mississippian heading to London for track and field competitions. Three others with ties …

The Baddest Show on Dirt

Frank "Penny" Edwards saw a black cowboy for the first time when he was in his late 20s. Before then, he didn't know they even existed. Now, decades later, he …

The Flying Dreams of Randy Everett

Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane and especially power guitarist Jimi Hendrix influence musician and artist Randy Everett.

[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

July is a big month in sports, with the Tour de France, the 2012 London Olympics and golf's British Open all held this month.