Egypt Troops Open Fire on Pro-Morsi Protesters
Egyptian troops opened fire on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi who were marching on a headquarters of the Republican Guard on Friday.
GOP Has Tough Choices on Voting Rights Act
When the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights act last week, it handed Republicans tough questions with no easy answers over how, and where, to attract voters even GOP leaders say the party needs to stay nationally competitive.
Trial Delayed for Ex-BP Executive in Spill Probe
A federal judge has postponed the trial of a former BP executive charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil that was spewing from the company's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
Confetti Tumblers
The other day, I found a project on savvysugar.com that piqued my interest—making confetti tumblers.
The Slate
I hope everyone has a happy 4th of July. Enjoy all the great events out there to celebrate Independence Day.
Hernandez, the Patriots and the Media
I am surprised at how the New England Patriots are handling the Aaron Hernandez situation. The team quickly released the Patriots tight end even before he was arrested on a murder charge last week.
Small Towns, Big Football
“Gridiron Gold” documents the history of football in Mississippi’s high-schools.
Moving On and Up
Releasing a new album is always a funny thing to Jason Turner because he writes so much. By the time his albums come out, he has usually written dozens more songs.
Beauty in Nature
Now in its 16th year, the Tougaloo Art Colony is a week-long indulgence in the visual arts. Tougaloo is proud to be the only Historically Black College or University offering such a residential program, which is open to educators, artists, students and art lovers of any walk of life who want to participate in creating visual art.
Old is New Again
From the rusted patio chairs and bathtubs to antique signs, windows and even old doorknobs, Old House Depot is a veritable treasure trove for someone like me.
Not Just Another Package Store
Natchez holds a little sweet secret that has been a part of the historic landscape since 1979. It's the Old South Winery, which uses one of the state's perfect fruits: muscadines.
Summer & Spice
Need a snack to tide you over while you grill? You may have heard about the decadence known as "pig candy," which is bacon baked with a coating of brown sugar.
A 'Sit Down and Shut Up' Kind of Beer
I remember my father giving me sips of beer when I was a child as most men probably do. I hated it. I didn't drink in high school, and it wasn't until my mid-20s that I started drinking beer on my own, and usually only in social settings.
The Second Annual Craft-Beer Taste-Off
In the year since the Mississippi Legislature approved higher-gravity beers, our beverage economy has seen an explosion of new brews to try, from local and regional microbreweries to innovative undertakings from the big industry boys.
Meat and Wheat
When the weather turns hot, most cooks enjoy cooling off with a favorite beverage while taking the heat outdoors and firing up the grill.
Texas GOP Clamps Down to Restrict Abortions
After limiting testimony at a public hearing, refusing to consider Democratic amendments and imposing strict security precautions to prevent disruptions from protesting abortion-rights supporters, Texas GOP lawmakers send a bill to the state House.
Brew, Baby Brew
Homebrewing is on the rise in the United States and, now that it is legal in Mississippi, expect the chatter among your beer-loving friends to rise even more.
Egyptian Pres. Morsi Out; Army Suspends Constitution
The armed forces ousted Egypt's first democratically elected president after just a year in power.
A Homebrewing Wave?
About eight years ago, Jonas Outlaw's now-father in-law introduced him to the hobby of homebrewing. Outlaw remembers his first batch of home-brewed beer, an American pale ale.