Federal Data Show Health Disparities Among States
The slow rollout of a new federal health insurance marketplace may be deepening differences in health coverage among Americans, with residents in some states gaining insurance at a far greater rate than others.
Interpreter at Mandela Event: I Was Hallucinating
The man accused of faking sign interpretation while standing alongside world leaders like U.S. President Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela's memorial service said Thursday he hallucinated that angels were entering the stadium, suffers from schizophrenia and has been violent in the past.
Gridlock in the Senate, Progress in the House
A budget agreement between key Republicans and Democrats. Even President Barack Obama was on board. All without anyone threatening to repeal this or shut down that.
Bryant Announces New Tourism Project
Gov. Phil Bryant has announced a yearlong celebration in 2014 to showcase Mississippi people, communities and enterprises that are moving the state's economy forward.
JFP Top 25: Final Pre-Bowl Poll
This is the final JFP Top 25 College Football Poll until after the National Championship Game to be played on Jan. 6. The title game will be the Florida State Seminoles against the Auburn Tigers.
The Slate
SEC and Auburn fans, be sure to send Christmas cards to Michigan State for opening the door for the Auburn Tigers. Once, an eighth-straight SEC national title seemed dead, but the Spartans saved it for us.
A Night of Awards
Last week, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame awarded the Conerly Trophy and the Kent Hull award. In case you missed it, Mississippi State guard Gabe Jackson got both awards.
The Buddy System
Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.
A Decade of Jazz Artistry
The Mississippi Jazz Foundation began with a well-attended concert at Belhaven University's Center for Performing Arts.
Bayou Arts
This year’s final monthly installment of “Unburied Treasures: Cover to Cover” is Dec. 17 at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
'Dallas Buyer's Club''s Emotional Rodeo
Jared Leto (left) and Matthew McConaughey deliver Oscar-worthy performances as people living with AIDS in the ’80s in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
Kids and Parents Get FIT
A veteran gymnastics instructor and certified personal trainer, Lesley Dukes is one of several trainers involved in the FIT Program.
The Big Apple Inn and the World’s Weirdest Sandwich
The pig-ear sandwich represents more than a sandwich. To some adolescents in the Jackson community, it means hope for their future.
Remembering Nelson Mandela
By reading Nelson Mandela's story, I saw what the best of humanity looked like. I saw that no matter how much oppression and humiliation one group may inflict upon another, the human spirit is oak-tree strong, and we can rise above it.
DA Smith Should Recuse from Thomas Killing
Both the DA and Jackson police seem to be assuming that the killing would fall under the state's Castle Doctrine, but it is entirely unclear whether a grand jury would agree, considering that no evidence has emerged that Thomas intended violence against the people inside the house or had the means to commit it.
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Committed'
Hosemann likes to play coy, saying that he is but a humble civil servant following the will of the Legislature and the people, who approved voter ID by referendum in 2011, but he's been driving the voter ID bus since he first ran for the office.
Not Buying It This Year
As many people come off the high of the Thanksgiving holiday and the shopping experiences of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I am spending my time contemplating if all the holiday hustle and bustle is worth it.
Be the Change This Holiday
As the holiday season progresses, more charities and fundraisers need your help. Here's a couple more ways to give back.
Kwanzaa, Explained
Even though it's right smack in the middle of a thousand different religious celebrations, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday.