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Preschool Benefits

As a high-school teacher, I have heard countless conversations about what a poor job our middle schools do to prepare our students for high school.

Business

The quagmire that ensnared Jackson mayoral candidate Jonathan Lee's family business, Mississippi Products, raises questions about the relationships between government agencies, group purchasing organizations and intermediary distributors such as MPI.

City & County

Valley Title Building Has New Owner, No Water

The long-dormant Valley Title Building, located at 315 Tombigbee St., will not have taxpayer-paid utility services—but it does have a new owner. However, officials from Hinds County, which owns the …

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Clear Your Mind, Move Your Feet

Running can be a mind-clearing and eye-opening therapeutic process.

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Off to the Races

Relay For Life, dates vary based on location. An event for the American Cancer Society, communities organize overnight fundraising walks.

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Defeating Flabbus

When your health hinges on finding a way to enjoy exercise, think outside the box.

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Run Together

When it comes to running, most people find more motivation in a social setting.

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Fingers and Toes

In the running world, a seemingly endless debate rages--what shoes will maximize your running potential? One camp swears by minimalist running shoes, characterized by being lightweight and having a super …

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Alien Abduction

Paul Lacoste's training camp gave ShaWanda Jacome the confidence to run in this year's Warrior Dash.

Food

Cooking with OJ

Orange juice oatmeal pancakes are a light, fluffy way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C.

City & County

Analysis: Lumumba Won Despite White Voter Spike

This week's Democratic primary runoff saw a huge spike in white voter turnout while black turnout held steady. But the effect on the results seemed negligible: Councilman Chokwe Lumumba defeated …

Girl About Town

Flower Power

Learning the art of flower arranging can bring a pop of color and life into your life.

Crime

A Prolonged Stay: The Reasons Behind the Slow Pace of Executions

States that impose the death penalty have been facing a crisis in recent years: They are short on the drugs used in executions.

Person of the Day

Millsaps Baseball Team

Millsaps has been on a roll this baseball season. The Majors won the Southern Athletic Association regular season title and earned the number-one seed in the Southern Athletic Association Baseball …