Ukraine: Protesters Capture 67 Police in Kiev
Fearing that a call for a truce was a ruse, protesters tossed firebombs and advanced upon police lines Thursday in Ukraine's embattled capital. Government snipers shot back and the almost-medieval melee that ensued left at least 33 people dead.
Lawsuit Settlements Push $64M into Miss. Budget
Lawsuit settlements are pumping nearly $64 million into the Mississippi budget.
Can He Play?
Unless you live under a rock or in a cave, you have heard by now about Missouri Tigers defensive star Michael Sam. Last Sunday, Sam told the world he is gay.
The Slate
One of the most exciting moments of the Olympics so far has been the United States' shootout win over Russia in men's ice hockey. It didn't have the impact of the 1980 Miracle on Ice, but it was a great game.
‘Mind Over Matter’ Offers More Variety
The 10-song custom on a record is a sort of persisting, self-imposed limit in music.
‘House of Cards’: The Butchery is Back
Arguably the most popular and critically acclaimed drama currently on TV, Netflix's original series "House of Cards" is back with a second season—and a vengeance.
Quick, Cultural Getaways
One year, a friend of mine made it her New Year's resolution to go out of town once a month, even just for a day, "even if it's just to Yazoo City."
Wide Open Space: A Review of ‘Starbound’
If you're familiar with the newer features of entertainment technology and software company Valve's digital gaming distribution system Steam, you probably know that it's a pretty good time to be an independent developer.
Brave Times at Burglund High
This story begins after the murder of Herbert Lee in nearby Amite County for his civil-rights activity, which along with the recent appearance of the Freedom Riders helped inspire two students at the all-black Burglund High School to try to integrate the Greyhound bus station waiting room in downtown McComb.
Is Thug the New N-Word?
Thug is not just being thrown around in a few instances, it is the new politically correct code word whites use to n*ggerize blacks, or put them in their place.
Yes, We Need To Continue Talking About ‘It’
People who go through structured discussions that focus on race and culture in America frequently report that it can dramatically change their lives.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Save'
Rep. Gipson, who is a lawyer and a minister, has a warped perception of salvation and the law.
Playing Politics with Abortion
Our lawmakers are choosing to focus on abortion because it is low-hanging fruit to get political points with their base.
A Million and One Questions
As if Mississippi taxpayers haven't been burdened enough defending lawsuits that appear patently unconstitutional, the Mississippi House of Representatives approved a proposal last week to ban abortions more than 20 weeks after conception.
Question o' the Week: What’s your favorite thing about springtime in Jackson?
What’s your favorite thing about springtime in Jackson?
Getting Ready for the 1-Percent Sales Tax
Businesses across the state have emails in their inboxes from the Mississippi Department of Revenue about accounting for the capital city's 1-percent sales tax beginning March 1.
Colleges Recruited to Offer Teen-Pregnancy Solutions
SB 2563 specifies that colleges provide information on how to avoid pregnancy in "success courses and orientations," and incorporate facts about unplanned pregnancy in other academic classes.
Kiyadh Burt
Kiyadh Burt attributes his interest in community involvement to his mother, who instilled in him a drive and desire to do better for himself and his family.
The Joshua Generation
Like everyone who has young people in their lives they love, it is terrifying to me that someone might gun down my baby brother for participating in a senior-year prank or for mouthing off to some cranky guy at a gas station.