How Fared the Big Four?
College football is just about over for Mississippi teams. Mississippi State and Ole Miss still have bowl games to go, but everyone else is done.
Rookie Overboard
I have a couple of quick NFL thoughts as the season heads to the final three weeks.
The Slate
Tommy Tuberville has jumped ship once more, this time from Texas Tech to Cincinnati. You will never look up the word loyalty and see Tuberville’s picture by it.
Making Our Children Whole
Parental selfishness was never more prevalent than when pro-life advocates protested in front of Jackson-area schools.
We Wish You a Stress-Free Christmas
Keep things simple this holiday season and support local restaurants and businesses by getting your Yuletide meal catered by some of the city’s best chefs.
Time to Invest in Workforce Health
Mississippi's Republican Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney sees few redeeming features of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Teenagers"
This is a classic "blame the victim" statement. Bryant was speaking at an event concerning Mississippi's teen birth rate, which is the highest in the nation.
Library Lounge
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the library. As soon as I was old enough, I got my library card, and trips to check out books became a weekly—at least—event.
What's in a Name?
I had an interesting conversation recently on my Facebook page about the "Christmas controversy" that comes up every year.
Jackson Failing at Health for Women
Last month, Self magazine’s website revealed its ranking of the healthiest U.S. cities for women.
More Hate Crime Charges Coming?
Early one summer morning, after a night of underage binge drinking, a group of young people from Rankin County thought it would be fun to drive into Jackson and kill a black person.
Question o' the Week: What is Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Your Turn: An Open Letter to the Ole Miss Student Body
I am not writing to express any feelings of embarrassment, disappointment or anger toward the students who shouted racist language and displayed violent behavior after the announcement of our president's re-election. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the response of the university community to that event.
For The Family
Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers for a sister or a gift for the uncle you haven’t seen since last year, the stores in the metro have something for the whole family.
Rebel Land: A Racial History of Oxford and Ole Miss
“I saw years of work of digging out of this hole covered back up. I felt quite disgusted, and there are still some feelings there of discontent even today.”
Voter Survey Finds 98 Percent Have ID
Secretary of State's office will use survey results for Voter ID outreach.
Lucky Town Celebrates First Draft Beers
Capital city beer drinkers will get their first taste of draft beers from the Jackson metro area's first commercial brewer this week.