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New York Cop Convicted in Cannibalism Plot

Police Officer Gilbert Valle's lawyers said he was just spinning sick and twisted fantasies for his own pleasure when he chatted online about abducting, roasting and eating women. A jury, …

[Purvis] Dealing with the Devil

DeeDee didn't attend church much, but he was a man who believed in a day of judgment.

Season's Readings

As Christmas approaches, the television airwaves are deluged with a new crop of delightfully mind-numbing holiday movies. I enjoy a sappy Lifetime movie as much as the next girl—and I'm …

Gov't Report: Smooth Launch Unsure for Health Law

There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress.

Economy Means Sacrifice for Thanksgiving Travelers

Americans face higher air fares, gas prices and rising tolls, making travel a challenge.

X-Ray Uncovers Hidden Portrait Beneath Famed Degas Painting

A powerful X-ray technique has unveiled a hidden portrait beneath a famed painting by French impressionist artist Edgar Degas, helping solve a mystery that has stumped the art world for …

Azia’s Picks 7-17-20

We made it to the weekend, and I know you’re looking for ways to enjoy summer with family and friends while remaining safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. Good news: You’re …

Mayor's State of the City: 'Stay on Track'

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. focused today on his handling of the city's budget in addition to other signs of progress.

Ole Miss Student Paper Poll: ‘It's a Cop-Out'

The Daily Mississippian is running an online poll that currently shows that 69 percent of respondents think that McCain's bailout on the debate is a "cop-out."

Ryan Rolison

Mississippi left-hander Ryan Rolison delivered in a rare bullpen appearance, and Tim Rowe and Michael Fitzsimmons made sure there was no more drama.

Lawmakers: Cashing in on Campaign Promises is Costly and Senseless

Cutting state agencies, some by more than 10 percent, is bad. Cutting state agencies and then offering up a tax-break bill that will divert even more money from the state's …

Zata|3 Analyzes the Runoff

Brad Chism from Zata|3 has provided his post-runoff-election analysis. Via e-mail, Chism wrote:

Here's our Monday-morning quarterback analysis about the margin of victory. And yes, here too is my admission that I had no clue that the margin of victory would be so …

JFP 2015 College Football Preview: Jackson State University

Jackson, Chang and Ivy are back this season for the Tigers, and all three have a year's worth of experience under their belts.

Trump Endorses Raising Minimum Age to 21 for More Weapons

President Donald Trump endorsed stricter gun-control measures Thursday, including raising the minimum age to 21 for possessing a broader range of weapons than at present.

Migrants Keep Entering Hungary as Work on Fence Speeds Up

Hungarian authorities on Tuesday began busing weary migrants and refugees to a nearby registration center, defusing some tensions at Hungary's southern border with Serbia.

Lost Revenue: Closing the ‘Amazon Tax’ Loophole

In the state's never-ending search for revenue—and as corporate and individual income-tax cuts loom—lawmakers are looking to shift the state's tax code, all while not losing revenue in the process.

Sean Payton

Saints head coach Sean Payton came to New Orleans at one of the lowest points in the franchise's history.

Council OKs JRA decision on Standard Life

Incendiary remarks recently made by a former city employee regarding the Standard Life Building whittled down to a nod of acquiescence at the Jackson City Council's 4 p.m. work session.

Reggie Perry

Reggie Perry's mother and sister were on hand for his game at Florida, about a two-hour drive from his hometown. Perry treated them to one of his best collegiate performances.

Help Me Continue to Stomp Out the Stigma of Mental Illness

***UPDATE: NAMI Mississippi has a contest going on now to motivate walkers to raise funds. The walker who raises the most money will win a free night's stay at Rainbow …