Russia's Lavrov: West Plotting to Control Ukraine
Accusing the West of plotting to control Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared Friday that the pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine will only lay down their arms if the Ukrainian government clears out the Maidan protest camp in Kiev.
Baltic States Lead Push to Cut Russia Gas Reliance
The Baltic nations, which still have fresh memories of domination by Moscow during the Cold War, have been among the swiftest countries in Europe to act to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources.
UMMC to Merge Some Functions with Rehab Hospital
The University of Mississippi Medical Center will merge some functions with the neighboring Methodist Rehabilitation Center under an agreement approved Thursday by higher education officials.
Hosemann's Voter ID Ads Win National Awards
If politics doesn't work out, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann could always go into advertising.
Yarber Takes Mayor's Oath Amid Rocky Transition
Tony Yarber is Jackson's second mayor in less than one year.
Claire Holley
Strong female musicians influenced Claire Holley's road to becoming a singer-songwriter.
FDA Proposes First Regulations for E-Cigarettes
The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.
Israel Foreign Minister: Peace Deal 'Impossible'
Israel's foreign minister said Thursday the new Palestinian reconciliation deal has made a peace agreement "impossible," as Israeli leaders fumed about the prospects of the Islamic militant group Hamas joining a Palestinian unity government.
Russia to Hold New Military Exercises in Southwest
Russia's defense minister on Thursday announced new military exercises along the Ukrainian border just hours after Ukrainian troops killed at least two pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine.
Obama to Russia: More Sanctions are 'Teed Up'
Accusing Russia of failing to live up to its commitments, President Barack Obama warned Moscow on Thursday that the United States has another round of economic sanctions "teed up"—even as he acknowledged those penalties may do little to influence Vladimir Putin's handling of the crisis in Ukraine.
Miss. Governor Signs Mid-Pregnancy Abortion Ban
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday signed a bill to ban abortion starting at the midpoint of a full-term pregnancy.
Gay Business Owners Still Face Challenges
It happens a few times a year: A customer refuses to work with Dave Greenbaum because he's gay.
Amazing Teens 2014
Numerous teenagers in the Jackson area are already making a difference in their communities, and soon they will be affecting the world. These 16 teenagers, as well as their peers, are preparing themselves to further their dreams and visions.
Windows Closing, Doors Opening?
A few NFL teams are in must-win mode right now. Of course, the Denver Broncos, which reached the Super Bowl last year, are a main focus with Peyton Manning getting older.
The Slate
It is time to start some speculation. The 2014 NFL Draft will begin May 8—who will the New Orleans Saints take with the 27th pick in the first round?
Roscoe Robinson: Still Praising and Serving the Lord
Roscoe Robinson's musical career reads like a one-man history of gospel and R&B.
Love, Intelligence and Artifice
Wally Pfister's eye for beauty and intrigue is unmatched in today's cinema, and he now makes his directorial debut with "Transcendence."
Gluten-Free Goodies
What is this gluten-free diet that everyone is talking about? It isn't the latest fad diet or a weight-loss secret. Gluten is a protein found in some grains, such as wheat, barley and rye.
I Am A Feminist
We need to remind women of all races, ages and creeds that it is absolutely OK to ask for equality.
Jackson Needs a Transparency Movement
Every time Jackson has a city election, the Jackson Free Press news team spends the last week or so following the money, trying to track down shadowy, unregistered or unreported, groups that are either funding the candidates, paying for last-hour attack ads and, usually, lining up for payback and contracts.