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The Wrong Roads

Contrary to the popular belief held in some corners of Mississippi, kids who say a prayer before class won't become the targets of Obama administration drone attacks.

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Farish on Thin Ice, Fondren Getting Pub

The Jackson Redevelopment Authority had some big questions for the Farish Street Group at the monthly JRA meeting in January.

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Creamy Black History

"Greetings, black history enthusiasts. This is my favorite time of the year because I get to become a spokesperson for black history in America."

Editorial

If He Can't Serve, Anderson Should Go

On Monday, Pope Benedict XVI shocked Roman Catholics around the world by announcing his retirement at the end of February.

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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Political'

Hadiya Pendleton, 15, was fatally shot in the back in a Chicago playground Jan. 28 in a neighborhood close to where the president's family once lived.

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Organizing in the South

I'm a Catholic now, but I grew up in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. My grandfather was a Holiness preacher. I know about revivals. Preachers exhort, and people respond. They sing, …

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From Punishment to Healing: Moving Mental-Health Care Home

Jennifer Michaels traces her mental-health problems back to Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, when she was 12 years old.

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Culture Convention

Mississippi Pulp Con is a place where steampunk zombies can rub elbows with Wookiees. Roller-derby girls can exchange numbers with comic fanboys. Vampirellas, paranormal investigators and pop artists can dance …

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Cinematic Wedgie

Dr. Jonathan Banks (Jude Law) searches for answers for his patient’s ailments with a controversial drug in “Side Effects.”

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The Session: Mad Skills, Chill Jazz

Percussionist and Jackson native Darrian Douglas is a brilliant example of arts education in action.

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Hello, Texas!

I've wanted to go to the SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival in Austin, Texas, for years. Some of my friends go annually and report daily how much fun they are …

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Healthy Skepticism

We live in a world that is often cynical at worst and skeptical at best.

Sports

The Slate

If February is any indication, this will be a wild March when the madness begins. College basketball has no dominate teams and upsets seem to come nightly.

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Great Gardens Start with a Plan

Organic gardeners may be eager to get out and garden, but it's still too early to plant summer crops. We can start planning, though, savoring the bounteous crop of garden …

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A King Cake Quiz

It's time to say farewell to fresh king cakes once again.

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Lifelong Learning

My friend Brooks and I have a bit of a running joke involving our alma mater, Millsaps College. I love Millsaps dearly and am grateful every day for the education …

Politics

Miss. Houses Passes Bill for Guns in Schools

The Mississippi House passed a bill Wednesday that would allow school boards to arm teachers with concealed weapons.

Domestic Violence

Olympian Pistorius Charged with Murder

Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday with the murder of his girlfriend.

Economy

U.S. Unemployment Aid Applications Fall to 341,000

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell by 27,000 last week, an indication that hiring could improve.

National

AP Exclusive: Documents Detail Nixon, Clinton Ties

In the final months of his life, Richard Nixon quietly advised President Bill Clinton on navigating the post-Cold War world, even offering to serve as a conduit for messages to …