Report: State Health Disparities PersistWhen it comes to health, huge disparities exist between whites and nonwhites, men and women, and rich and poor in Mississippi.
Serena WilliamsTennis champion Serena Williams put the discussion of whether she's one of the best women's players to bed long before her dominating run this year.
Israeli Defense Chief: Russian Troops Already in SyriaRussian troops have arrived in Syria to aid Bashar Assad's beleaguered government in the battle against Islamic State militants, Israel's defense minister said Thursday, a development could help the Syrian president reverse his recent battlefield losses in the country's bitter …
New Federal Food Safety Rules Issued After Deadly OutbreaksFood manufacturers must be more vigilant about keeping their operations clean under new government safety rules released Thursday in the wake of deadly foodborne illness outbreaks linked to ice cream, caramel apples, cantaloupes and peanuts.
Officer Trials in Freddie Gray Death Will Stay in BaltimoreThe trials for six police officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray will be held in Baltimore, a judge ruled Thursday, saying that it would be nearly impossible to find a place that was not inundated by …
2015 Conerly Trophy HopefulsEach year, the best college football player at a four-year college or university in the state of Mississippi receives the Conerly Trophy. And every year, I try to look at who might take home the hardware before the season starts.
Setting the StägeJackson residents will have the opportunity to experience exotic dishes every Monday in October when local chef Tom Ramsey, owner of La Finestra, begins a month-long series of pop-up dinners at Taste of the Island Caribbean.
The SlateOne of the best things to watch after the first week of college football is the overreaction. One loss is the end of the world, and a win means titles.
Bottoms Up, AngelsWhen Toni Francis' husband, T, came home from a trip to Vicksburg, Francis never imagined that one day, she'd become the marketing and events coordinator for the Jackson chapter of Barley's Angels, one of 75 all-female groups from across the …
Mississippi Flag: A Symbol of Hate or Reconciliation?Kitsaa Stevens is arguably one of the more passionate defenders of the current Mississippi state flag, which has included the most notorious Confederate battle emblem in its canton since 1894.
Saints Look to ReboundLast season's New Orleans Saints broke a five-season streak of finishing .500 or better and had their first losing season since 2007.
Time to Understand and Undo RacismAwareness of differing viewpoints and cultures must happen: Ignorance needs to be dispelled and truths told in a safe environment with the purpose of moving forward on a continuum of understanding.
Real Transparency, Please, Not Smoke and MirrorsOne online dictionary defines transparency as "free from pretense or deceit," "easily detected or seen through" and "readily understood." However, too many government agencies at the local and state levels are only ostensibly transparent.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Warfighters'Sen. Cochran, who came within a hair's width of losing his Senate seat in the Republican primary against state Sen. Chris McDaniel because of his penchant for pork-barrel spending over the years, is already back in the saddle raining federal …
When it comes to health, huge disparities exist between whites and nonwhites, men and women, and rich and poor in Mississippi.
Tennis champion Serena Williams put the discussion of whether she's one of the best women's players to bed long before her dominating run this year.
Each year, the best college football player at a four-year college or university in the state of Mississippi receives the Conerly Trophy. And every year, I try to look at who might take home the hardware before the season starts.
Jackson residents will have the opportunity to experience exotic dishes every Monday in October when local chef Tom Ramsey, owner of La Finestra, begins a month-long series of pop-up dinners at Taste of the Island Caribbean.
When Toni Francis' husband, T, came home from a trip to Vicksburg, Francis never imagined that one day, she'd become the marketing and events coordinator for the Jackson chapter of Barley's Angels, one of 75 all-female groups from across the …
Kitsaa Stevens is arguably one of the more passionate defenders of the current Mississippi state flag, which has included the most notorious Confederate battle emblem in its canton since 1894.
Last season's New Orleans Saints broke a five-season streak of finishing .500 or better and had their first losing season since 2007.