Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Divine Responsibility'
Bryant doesn't have a direct link to God, and, while he wastes the state's time and resources fighting a battle that conservatives lost four decades ago, many Mississippians will suffer from fixable problems.
Leading and Loving
As an activist (and a real-life poor person), I am offended when I have to deal with classism within the liberal political and social-justice organizations I work with.
Green Approved as City CAO
The U.S. congressman who helped get Chokwe Lumumba elected now has a direct line to the Jackson mayor's office.
Kemper's Proxy War
Nonprofit groups for the controversial Kemper County power plant, now 80 percent complete, have stepped up public-relations efforts in recent weeks.
Feedback
Like many in America and around the world, my heart went out to Trayvon Martin's parents in their pursuit of justice in an area of the country where it proved to slip away.
Feedback
Rommel Benjamin wrote a great truth-telling column in “Race Still Matters” (Vol. 11, Issue 46).
Question o' the Week: What fall activity are you looking forward to the most as we leave summer behind?
What fall activity are you looking forward to the most as we leave summer behind?
Bryant's 'Crude' Plan
Gov. Phil Bryant, who last year announced a partnership with the Canadian government, believes Mississippi should follow Canada’s example and develop the state’s oil-sands resources.
Tristan Duplichain
Tristan Duplichain is growing her business, one photo at a time. The 20-year-old discovered her passion for photography at 14 and began her own business three years later.
Closing Fannie, Freddie Could Boost Mortgage Rates
Homebuyers could feel the pinch if Congress follows through on plans to shut down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage guarantee giants that were rescued by a $187 billion taxpayer bailout during the financial crisis.
Yemen Claims it Foiled al-Qaida Plot
A Yemeni government spokesman claims authorities have foiled a plot by al-Qaida militants aimed at taking control of two cities in the country, then storming strategic ports and bombing gas facilities.
Discovery Hammered for Shark Special
A Discovery network special that speculated about whether a giant prehistoric shark could still exist has drawn a passionate response from viewers and starkly raised the question about the worth of big ratings.
In Rebuke, Obama Cancels Moscow Summit with Putin
In a rare diplomatic rebuke, President Barack Obama on Wednesday canceled his Moscow summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Cleveland House in Kidnap, Rape Case is Demolished
Demolition began Wednesday morning on the Cleveland house where three women were held captive and raped over a decade.
BP Balks at Paying Claims Administrator
BP is balking at paying more than $130 million in fees to the court-supervised administrator of its multi-billion dollar settlement with Gulf Coast businesses and residents after the 2010 oil spill, claiming the settlement program has been plagued by poor productivity and excessive costs.
Police: Multiple Suspects in Virden Killings
Family members of Jason Murphy and A.J. Barber, and residents of the Virden Addition are still looking for answers about the boys' murders on July 21.
Beemon, Stewpot, Callan and Thompson
Jackson's Stewpot Community Services is once again fully operational after a budget crunch brought on by the theft of up to $120,000 in November.
Kelcy Mae
New Orleans-based Kelcy Mae is performing in Jackson in support of her latest release, "The Fire."