Police File on Newtown Shooting to be Released
The planned release Friday of thousands of pages of police documents from the investigation into last year's school massacre in Newtown could shed additional light on the world of the 20-year-old gunman.
Thai Army Chief Urges Calm, Doesn't Rule Out Coup
Thailand's army chief on Friday urged both sides in the country's bitter political dispute to show restraint, but did not explicitly rule out the possibility of a coup.
Mississippi College Hires Bland as New Coach
Mississippi College has hired John Bland as its next football coach.
Court Date Set in Kidnapping, Assault Case
A man who allegedly lured two brothers, ages 5 and 8, from their yard in south Mississippi and took them to his camper, where he sexually abused them and slashed the older boy's throat will be in court Jan. 12.
Leap of Faith
Carolyn Upkins is President of Educational Services for HOPE, a local education consulting company.
The Family Business
Going south from Memphis, turn left at Tunica, you'll discover the rolling hills of north Mississippi and the birthplace of "Hill Country Blues."
Needles and Qi
Acupuncture is an ancient wellness technique involving the insertion of multiple thin needles (or fine wire, since they lack the hollow centers of traditional medical needles) into specific spots on the body.
Ring in 2014: Dinner, Parties and Dancing Around Town
New Year's Eve is a wonderful night to reflect on the last 365 days and to gear up for the 365 days ahead.
The Sleep Diaries
Whether or not you let your littles crawl in bed with you at the end of the day, here are several ways to make bedtime smoother and get more sleep with kids of all ages.
The Slate
I'm not sure what it says about the Saints' playoff chances when they sign a new kicker and promote a new tackle with two weeks left in the season. I guess we'll find out quickly.
Early Favorites for the Howell Trophy
Near the end of each basketball season for the past nine years, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has honored the top men's basketball player with the Howell Award.
Remembering M.K. Turk
Current Southern Miss head basketball coach Donnie Tyndall made a fitting tribute to former Golden Eagle head coach M.K. Turk at the end of USM's 75-65 overtime win against Georgia State.
2013 Highlight Reel
This past year has given us some memorable up-and-down sports moments, both as a state and in the greater sports world.
The Smalls
Alcorn State University returns just one starter, All-SWAC forward LeAntwan Luckett, from last year's 10-24 team.
JFP 2014 College Basketball Preview
As the college game becomes more micromanaged, especially at the end of game, a good coach becomes even more important. Our state might be starting to amass a nice collection of coaches who fit these descriptions.
Mandela and the South
When Nelson Mandela spoke to the U.S. Congress on June 26, 1990, the godfather of modern-day Republican obstructionism, the late U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina, wasn't in the chamber.
Wish for Continued Downtown Growth in 2014
Downtown is leaving 2013 with a bang with a number of exciting new restaurants with opening of Tom Ramsey's La Finestra and the reopening of the Iron Horse Grill. Fischer Gallery moved into the Dickie's Building, and even the ACLU relocated to Capitol Street downtown.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Messed-up Situation'
A&E's decision to sanction Phil Robertson is not an example of government censorship of an individual's right to engage in constitutionally protected speech. Rather, it was a business decision made by executives of A&E.
2014 Primary Will Debut Voter ID
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann recently began an advertising campaign to inform voters about the voter ID law that has now taken effect in Mississippi.
