Mississippi Governor and Israeli Ambassador Push TradeLeaders of Israel and Mississippi say they want to increase what is now a tiny trade between the Magnolia State and Middle Eastern nation, building an economic relationship on top of political ties.
School Funding Trickery Hurts Future GenerationsBelieve it or not, the Mississippi Legislature's refusal to adequately fund public schools and its attempt to derail a proposed constitutional amendment to require such funding isn't about differing philosophies about how to fix the state's educational system.
Ladies on the GridironAfter helping plan and participate in this year's Gridiron Gals Football Clinic, Franshell Fort has a deeper grasp of what's happening on the field and enjoys games all the more.
The Cost of Living in the GhettoMiss Doodle Mae: "Jojo surprised the staff today. During the monthly staff-appreciation morning meeting, he announced that all part-time and full-time staff of Jojo's Discount Dollar Store would receive a 'Cost of Living in the Ghetto' raise and a very …
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Salt-and-Pepper'We can't remember too many times Barbour so loudly told fellow Republicans to embrace diversity with in its ranks, and he helped birth the divisive "southern (race) strategy" of targeting fearful white voters.
Does Character Really Matter?If you're a sports fan, this weekend will be great for you. The NBA and NHL playoffs continue; the NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 30; the 141st Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 2; and on Saturday night, there's the long-awaited …
Thirty-Five Years of AttachéThe students of Clinton High School's Attache show choir quietly take their places on the multi-tiered stage of the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Fla. It's March 14, 2015, and they're gunning for the top spot at the FAME Orlando …
Obama: Too Many Troubling Police Interactions with BlacksAs National Guard troops responded to rioting in Baltimore, President Barack Obama said Tuesday there have been too many troubling police interactions with black citizens across American in what he called "a slow-rolling crisis." But he said there was no …
Simon MajumdarIf you've ever seen "Iron Chef America" or "Cutthroat Kitchen," you've probably seen Simon Majumdar.
Dine and Dash, Sal & Phil's, and National Walk @ Lunch DayThe Downtown Business Association is hosting the Capitol Street Dine and Dash, an event celebrating the recent completion of new paving and landscaping work on the street and sidewalks of Capitol Street, Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 5 p.m.
National Guard Called in to Keep the Peace in BaltimoreNational Guardsmen took up positions across the city and hundreds of volunteers began sweeping the streets of broken glass and other debris Tuesday, the morning after riots erupted following the funeral of a black man who died in police custody.
Obama Welcomes Abe to White House with High CeremonyPresident Barack Obama pushed for closer trade ties with Japan Tuesday, hosting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House for a pageant-filled state visit even as he fended off critics of liberalized international commerce within his own political party.
After helping plan and participate in this year's Gridiron Gals Football Clinic, Franshell Fort has a deeper grasp of what's happening on the field and enjoys games all the more.
If you're a sports fan, this weekend will be great for you. The NBA and NHL playoffs continue; the NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 30; the 141st Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 2; and on Saturday night, there's the long-awaited …
The students of Clinton High School's Attache show choir quietly take their places on the multi-tiered stage of the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Fla. It's March 14, 2015, and they're gunning for the top spot at the FAME Orlando …
Even without the emergency declaration he sought, Mayor Tony Yarber's administration is moving forward with applying for state and federal money to fix Jackson's crumbling infrastructure.
If you've ever seen "Iron Chef America" or "Cutthroat Kitchen," you've probably seen Simon Majumdar.
The Downtown Business Association is hosting the Capitol Street Dine and Dash, an event celebrating the recent completion of new paving and landscaping work on the street and sidewalks of Capitol Street, Saturday, May 16, from 1 to 5 p.m.