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Activists Walk Out of U.N. Climate Talks

Hundreds of environmental activists walked out of U.N. climate talks on Thursday, saying they were deeply disappointed by the lack of results with just one day remaining.

Senate Rewrites Filibuster Rules for Presidential Appointees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats eased the way for swift approval of President Barack Obama's current and future nominees on Thursday, voting unilaterally to overturn decades of Senate precedent and …

Crossroads' Tax Return Shows Big Donors, but Doesn't Name Them

Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies is in the crosshairs of campaign finance watchdogs, who have criticized social welfare nonprofits for exploiting loopholes in tax and election rules to be able to …

College Football Fans

On Dec. 3, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will award the 18th annual C Spire Conerly Trophy.

Iran: Difficult Differences at Nuke Talks

Seven-nation talks on a deal meant to start a rollback of Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief were delayed Thursday as senior envoys from both sides wrestled with …

Miss. Prepaid College Tuition Plan Future Unclear

It's still not clear whether Mississippi's prepaid college tuition plan will reopen for additional enrollments, or when that might happen.

The Slate

Time sure does fly. It seems like just last week, we were wishing for the start of football, and now both the college and NFL seasons are nearly over.

Muslim Culture in a Southern Space

In an America where public American narratives of Muslims are limited to images of terrorists and poverty-stricken refugees, our perception of Muslim history may be similarly warped.

Establishing and Empowering

Finding mentors, supporters and, sometimes, even commiserators is important. It might be a more formalized approach, such as joining professional organizations and identifying a mentor with whom you meet regularly.

Sweet Gifts

Tempering is the way to get really professional looking and tasting chocolate, but it can be complicated.

Thanks, Chef!

If food preparation interferes with family time this Thanksgiving, why not make life a little simpler and pick up part or all of your holiday meal from one of Jackson's …

Leaf Rules

The one drawback to fall is the plethora of leaves that gather in our yards, which brings on the inevitably not-fun task of raking the piles. The city of Jackson …

Jackson Talks Crime Solutions

At a forum in Jackson last week, more than 100 people descended on the Mississippi Capitol to combat what organizers called the "recent onslaught of crime in Jackson."

A Working Public Works?

With all the talk about putting Jackson first, attracting business and teaching kids other parts of American history besides the Christopher Columbus discovery myth, reforming the city's public works department …

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State Buckles Under Steep College Costs

New information from account-management service Manilla.com, a subsidiary of media conglomerate Hearst Corp., shows that Jackson is among the cities with the highest average student-loan debt.

Sacrificing the Turkey

If I’m ever going to win the battle for my health, I have to make a drastic change.

Discover the Difference of Sun Ballet

When it comes to music, Micah Smith has what every performer needs: soul and dedication.

Rio's Olympic Waterways Full of Trash, Sewage

Rio de Janeiro's endless beaches and lush tropical forest will be a photographer's dream during the 2016 Olympics. But zoom in on the likes of once-pristine Guanabara Bay, and the …

Ex-Vicksburg Mayor Sentenced to About 2 Years

Former Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield has been sentenced to just over two years in prison for seeking a $10,000 bribe in exchange for a city contract.

Study: Kids Are Less Fit Than Their Parents Were

Today's kids can't keep up with their parents. An analysis of studies on millions of children around the world finds they don't run as fast or as far as their …