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College Football: Rebs Scramble Dogs

What was the turning point in Ole Miss' victory over Mississippi State on Friday? When the teams ran on the field.

College Football: Egg Bowl Is Here

No matter what the weather, dark clouds of animosity will hover over Oxford on Friday. It's time for the Egg Bowl.

Time for Gratefulness, and Shopping Local

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As Americans come together to express gratefulness today for the blessings we enjoy, the JFP wishes you a safe and loving Thanksgiving. We also urge you to support the local …

Mumbai Terrorist Attacks Continue

As Americans prepare for a day of gratefulness, the horrors in Mumbai, India, continue. Follow the story on CNN here and pray for a quick resolution before more people die.

The Best In Sports In 7 Days

NFL football, Tennessee at Detroit (11:30 a.m., Ch. 12) and Seattle at Dallas (3:15 p.m., Ch. 40): If you're a real American, you will celebrate Thanksgiving by watching football all …

Season For All

The span of time between Thanksgiving and the New Year used to be my favorite because not only did I get to eat great food and run around with my …

Holiday Food Recipes

This is the easiest, tastiest ham I've ever made—juicy and flavorful. And if you use a crockpot, it is almost no work!

WRAP IT UP: A Holiday Guide to Eco-Friendly Gift-Giving

It's great fun to watch small children excitedly tear through the paper on the way to their gifts, but for adults and everyday gift-giving, you can do away with wrapping …

Alternatives to the 'Holiday' Letter

What is it about December that tempts even the most modest people to break out the Kinkos stationary and pen excessively boastful form letters? You know the ones I'm talking …

Holiday Traditions Unwrapped

The Nordic custom of kissing under mistletoe began centuries ago with a plant of peace under which you hugged an enemy. It evolved into kissing, and made its way into …

Fingerless Gloves

It's almost time for the holidays, which means it's going to get a little bit colder outside. A super cute way to battle the cold without breaking the bank is …

Holiday Fashion Meets Fun

The Christmas season is already stressful enough without having to worry about looking your best for all those holiday parties. This season, it doesn't have to be that way. There …

Tasty Holiday

With the holidays around the corner, it's time to make your list and check it twice. Instead of store-bought fruitcake, indulge your creative urge this season. Check out these tasty …

NAUGHTY or NICE: The Bipolar Holiday Playlist

Typically, people think of the holidays as a shiny, happy time, but the season isn't so nice for everyone. Whether you're naughty, nice or a little of both, these playlists …

Holiday Drinks

Rocking around the Christmas tree is twice as fun when you have a holiday drink in hand. Whether you are serving these up at a swanky holiday party or sipping …

Get Your Holiday Jollies

Bellies are full, but the day is not over. Once everyone has helped with his or her assigned clean-up task, what is there to do but fall into a stupor …

[Wilson] My Choice to Head the RNC

In 2005, I was involved in an inner-party election that was every bit as vitriolic as the most recent presidential election, but that time it was Republicans fighting Republicans. Ever …

Victoria Scantlebury

"It's interesting when people just look at me and think I'm black," says Victoria Scantlebury. "And then when I open my mouth, they're like, 'Oh, wow.'"

[Herman's Picks] Vol. 7, No. 11

As we hit the stands, it's Turkey Day eve, Wednesday, Nov. 26. You can sleep late in the morrow, so why not do something interesting with your teenager tonight?

11/26 Dow Continues Up Going into Holiday

The Dow has been up for four straight days, apparently responding to action taken by the Barack Obama transition team as it names its cabinet and bevy of advisors, along …