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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.

Look Beyond the Combine

Some call it the underwear Olympics because it involves guys running around in tight-fitting clothing, getting timed, measured and analyzed. The NFL Combine is the first chance to see the …

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.

We’re Going to the Chapel

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

Love: A Strength of Character

A character trait is a distinctive feature influencing how you relate to the world and is expressed in thoughts, actions and feelings.

Jackson Tragedy: The RNA, Revisited

It's hard to have a conversation with just about anyone about Chokwe Lumumba without hearing "RNA" at least once.

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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.

Take a Breath, Jackson

Still, it is completely irresponsible for both elected officials and supposedly "real" media outlets to spread the rumor that Lumumba was murdered.

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 …

Money Ain’t a Thing

After years of underfunding public education in Mississippi, teachers are finally getting some love from the state Legislature.

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 …

Charcoal and Chimney Smoke at Iron Horse

For many, The Iron Horse Grill carries fond memories of house fried tortilla chips dipped into bowls of cilantro- and chili- studded salsa, sizzling platters of fajitas and a habanero …

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Fondren’s New Shutterbug

Lately, Sharon Coker's home has felt a little crowded, with her family and photography business all under one roof.

Israel Tightens Grip on Heart of West Bank

Israel seeks to keep large chunks of Area C, while the Palestinians demand a near-total Israeli pullout so they can establish a state in the West Bank along with two …

Texas Primary Leaves Tea Party Influence Unsettled

The first primary in what Republicans hope is a triumphant election year sent a message that U.S. Sen Ted Cruz and the tea party still wield considerable influence in one …

Diplomatic Exit for Ukraine? Talks, $15B in EU Aid

The European Union prepared a $15 billion aid package to Ukraine on Wednesday and froze the assets of 18 people blamed for looting the treasury of the nearly bankrupt country.