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Fitting Together

Quvenzhane Wallis stars as Hushpuppy in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," set in the fictional town of Bathtub in the Louisiana bayou.

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Mayor Johnson Presents Budget Address

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. delivered his 2012-2013 budget address to the Jackson City Council today.

World

Mars Crater Where Rover Landed Looks 'Earth-like'

The ancient Martian crater where the Curiosity rover landed looks strikingly similar to California's Mojave Desert with its looming mountains and hanging haze, scientists said Wednesday.

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It's Cool, We Promise

If you haven't heard it yet, you will: "There is nothing to do around here. I can't wait to move somewhere else."

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Some Things Aren't Funny

Imagine a picture of 25 bodies of African descent sprawled lifeless across the ground with their faces hidden.

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Techy Tools and Apps for Students

Headed to college—or back to college —and want to take some tech with you?

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Universities to Cut Energy Costs

Eight public Mississippi universities will be cutting energy costs with a grant from the Department of Energy.

Crime

Jackson Crime Stats

Major crimes in Jackson are down 20 percent from last week.

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Trails, Trails, Trails!

Jackson may not seem like a town that would be accommodating to runners and bikers, but these active cultures are growing

Editorial

Stokes: Help Ward Keep Young People

The Rev. Jesse Jackson came to town this week and promptly took Hinds County Supervisor Kenny Stokes to task for his campaign against saggy-pants.

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Lives Cut Short

News broke early Sunday morning that Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's oldest son, Garrett, 29, had been found dead at Lehigh University.

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Running Shoes: Support and Cushions

There's nothing I hate seeing more than runners at a 5K toting water belts, gel packs or Gatorade bottles.

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Screw U: A Higher Ed Bubble?

Football coaches often earn more than university presidents.

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The Day the Music Died

A couple of mornings ago, I woke up and started my day as usual (making coffee, watching the news on TV, checking emails)

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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

The best part of the Olympics is how they inspire a new generation of kids.

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Big, Bad, Bold

Get ready to time travel with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science with "Dinosaurs: Big, Bad, Bold and Back," now until Jan. 6, 2013.

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Urban Nights

Jackson's urban and hip-hop nightlife is thriving all around town any given weekend. Here are just a few of Jackson's hot spots to try.

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Study in Style

While some people like to study in silence, I like to have some good music in the background.

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Young Boutique Owner Spots Trends

Marissa Simms, 23, envisioned a store where she and her peers could don the latest fashion trends.

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Where to Shop: Thrift & Vintage

We all love the looks that Nasty Gal, Urban Outfitters and Top Shop feature: the sheer blouse, the color blocking, the shoulder pads, the lace and even the spandex.