The JFP Urban Development Manifesto
Both the day-to-day occurrences and the dramatic events not only shape our individual lives, but remind us that we're all together in the tempest that is our all-too-brief time here on the planet.
Watson vs. Sherlock: The ‘Last Case’ at Black Rose
Tucked away in the midst of warehouses and mixed-purpose structures on Black Street in downtown Brandon, the unassuming, one-story building numbered 103 has a curious history.
Britain's Iron Lady Laid to Rest with Full Pomp
Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, was laid to rest Wednesday with a level of pomp and protest reflecting her status as a commanding, polarizing political figure.
Contemplating Chaos in a Nation of 'Soft Targets'
When her cousin and 11 others were gunned down at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater last July, Anita Busch lost all interest in her favorite television crime dramas.
Stories of the Dead and Injured in Boston Bombing
The twin bombs at the Boston Marathon killed three people and wounded more than 170 on Monday. Here are the stories of those killed and some of the injured.
Iraq Executes 21 Men Convicted of Terrorism
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to al-Qaida, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday, setting off fresh criticism from an international human rights expert over Baghdad's insistence on carrying out capital punishment.
AP Source: Authorities Recover Pressure Cooker Lid
Authorities investigating the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have recovered a piece of circuit board that they believe was part of one of the explosive devices, and also found the lid of a pressure cooker that apparently was catapulted onto the roof of a nearby building, an official said Wednesday.
Police Identify Suspect in Wicker Ricin Threat
Police have a suspect in mind as they investigate a letter mailed to Sen. Roger Wicker that tested positive for poisonous ricin, a Senate colleague said.
Bipartisan Background Check Bill in Trouble
As the showdown draws near, an Associated Press-GfK poll shows ebbing public support for tightening gun control laws.
College Board Eyes Changes to Shares of State Cash
A College Board committee will consider Wednesday a new funding formula meant to equalize state money among the state's eight universities.
Ruling Brings New Tension to Abortion Clinic
Although officials from Jackson Women's Health Organization are applauding yesterday's federal court ruling to keep the facility open, the mood remains tense at the Fondren clinic.
Small Biz People of the Year, New Store, Massage and Nissan
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently named Jeff Good and Dan Blumenthal the 2013 Mississippi State Small Business Persons of the Year.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson wanted to run the Warrior Dash last year, the first year the event was held in Jackson, but waited too long to sign up. This year, on April 20, he and two of his co-workers will run the Warrior Dash together.
Gov. Bryant Signs Child Abuse Bill
Gov. Phil Bryant has signed into a law a bill that prosecutors say bridges the gap between legal and medical definitions of child abuse and takes a stair-step approach to penalizing violators.
Obama: Boston Culprits to Feel 'Weight of Justice'
A stony-faced President Barack Obama declared that those responsible for the explosions at the Boston Marathon "will feel the full weight of justice," but he urged a nervous nation not to jump to conclusions.
Bipartisan Bill Would Remake Immigration System
The U.S. immigration system would undergo dramatic changes under a bipartisan Senate bill that puts a new focus on prospective immigrants' merit and employment potential.
Role Reversal: GOP Blasts Obama Plan to Sell TVA
In a political role reversal, Republicans are blasting President Barack Obama's plan to consider selling the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Pivotal N. Korea Question: What is Kim Thinking?
Don't worry, one popular argument goes, we've seen this before. Just ignore Pyongyang's unlikely threats of nuclear holocaust as you would, say, a child throwing a tantrum.
Catholic Religious Order Abuse Files May Go Public
Less than three months after the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles released the files of priests accused of sex abuse, attorneys for victims are back in court seeking similar records kept by more than a dozen religious orders.
World Cities on Alert After Boston Blasts
Officials around the world are boosting security efforts in the wake of the fatal bomb blasts that shook Boston's race.