At Neshoba, Cochran vs. Childers Takes Shape
Facing a throng of hecklers, Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran made a rare public appearance at the Neshoba County Fair to throw some red meat to Republicans. Smelling blood in the water, former U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, the Democrat who will face Cochran in the November general election, also went on the attack.
As US Job Market Strengthens, Many Don't Feel It
The U.S. unemployment rate has plunged since the start of last year to a five-year low of 6.1 percent. And the July jobs report being released Friday will likely show a sixth straight month of healthy 200,000-plus gains.
Eli Manning
While Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was having one of the greatest seasons ever, his brother, former Ole Miss and current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, was having one of his worst since he joined the league in 2004 and became the team's full-time starting quarterback in 2005.
Israel Vows to Destroy Hamas Tunnels
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel will destroy the Hamas tunnel network in the Gaza Strip "with or without a cease-fire," as the military called up another 16,000 reservists to pursue its campaign in the densely-populated territory.
Congress Races to Finish Veterans, Highway Bills
Rushing toward the exits, Congress on Thursday scrambled to wrap up legislation addressing the problem-plagued Veterans Affairs Department and a looming shortfall in highway money.
Investigators Reach Ukraine Jet Crash Site
As fighting continued to rage in eastern Ukraine, an international team of investigators on Thursday managed to reach the crash site of the Malaysia Airline Flight 17 for the first time since it was brought down by a missile two weeks ago.
Sharply Divided U.S. House Votes To Authorize Lawsuit Against President Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided House approved a Republican plan Wednesday to launch a campaign-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama, accusing him of exceeding the bounds of his constitutional authority. Obama and other Democrats derided the effort as a stunt aimed at tossing political red meat to conservative voters.
What to Watch This Saints Preseason
Here are five things to keep an eye on as New Orleans builds their squad for the 2014-15 season.
The Slate
Now is the time to tell your non-football friends and family goodbye for the next seven months of your life.
Fringes of Murder
Mississippi Murder Mysteries, Jackson's oldest mystery dinner theater company, has been in business for more than 10 years.
Summer in a Jar
Canning is not just for grandmothers, but for anyone who wants year-round access to summertime produce.
Back To School Accessorizin'
Along with the new school year comes new clothes and accessories. Here are some of the fashion trends the JFP's visiting Girl Scout troop members predict for this fall.
What Is ‘Common Core’ All About?
The Common Core, a set of math and English language arts standards that spells out what skills students are expected to master in kindergarten through 12th grade, will be rolled out in every Mississippi school this year.
Early Ed: Critical to Child Success
Ninety percent of a child's critical brain development occurs between birth and age 5. Children in Mississippi are not required to attend school until age 6.
Denying Religious Freedom and Safety
By emphasizing removal rather than due-process protections, Gov. Phil Bryant demonstrates his apathy toward children who face certain bodily injury or death based on their beliefs.
Invest in Little Mississippians
Mississippi does not prepare kids for school early enough. As we report this week (See, "Early Ed: Critical to Child Success," page 17), the benefits of early education investment is huge.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Secure'
People wouldn't take guns to the polls—or anywhere—if they weren't anticipating that something might go down to cause them to brandish said weapon.
Writings Define Mississippi’s Emotions
State Supreme Court Justice Randy "Bubba" Pierce, a Greene County native, is a writer and his latest novel, "Mississippi Mud," defines state politics in the very sense of this state's current landscape.
Benefits of JPS Grade Recovery Program Disputed
Sarah Phillips, a former Forest Hill math teacher, is concerned that the district has a so-called grade recovery program that allows failing students to pass a course after taking a short computer course.
Old Ghosts to Haunt City Budget Plans
Jackson city officials like to talk about the $1.25 billion worth of investment slated to come to the capital through infrastructure upgrades in the coming years.