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Slain Nuns Leave Void in Mississippi Community They Served

In the rural Mississippi community they served, two nuns found slain in their home "would do anything for anybody," friends said.

Garland Meets Democrats, Senate Recesses, Groups Up Pressure

Merrick Garland has met with two supportive Senate Democratic leaders and spoken by phone to more of his Republican opponents. But he's moved no closer to weakening the GOP barricade …

Anne Moody

Anne Moody, whose memoir "Coming of Age in Mississippi" gave a wrenching account of growing up poor in the segregated South and facing violence as a civil rights activist, died …

Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

Fighting intensified Tuesday in eastern Ukraine ahead of much-anticipated peace talks, with both sides claiming significant advances.

Jones' 'Beautiful Jim'

"Beautiful Jim" is an intimate documentary portrait of bisexual singer-songwriter and raconteur Jimbeau Hinson.

Five Foolproof First-Date Stops

There's an art to the first date—an awkward, nerve-wracking, constantly on-your-toes art. Thankfully, this year's Best of Jackson Best Place for a First Date finalists are perfect choices for a …

Britain's Shame: Evidence Mounts of Child-Abuse Cover-Up

A toxic mix of misuse of power and official silence has become Britain's shame as the country faces up to a growing web of evidence that the abuse of vulnerable …

8.3-Magnitude Quake Rattles North Chile, 1 Million Evacuate

An 8.3-magnitude quake in north Chile forced more than 1 million people to evacuate in the quake-prone South American nation.

Ukraine's Leader Orders 1-Week Govt Cease-Fire

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ordered his forces to cease fire Friday and halt military operations for a week against pro-Russia separatists in the country's east—the first step in a peace …

The Victories of Chris Knight

Americana-country singer Chris Knight comes from a family of storytellers and what he calls "colorful people" from his home in rural Kentucky.

City Council Approves $2 Million for Roads, Cemetery Transfer to Jackson State University

"This will take some (pressure) off the City who don't have to do the maintenance, and it will be a part of the plan where Jackson State (University) is improving …

Sleeping With the Giant

So, we're 2. Our determined little rag has defied the odds—at least the mythical barriers that some folks thought were absolute reality. I remember the skepticism from a handful of …

We Want Our Indie Pics

Why can't we see "The Pianist" (pee-a-nist, it's OK to say it) in Jackson? For that matter, why can't we see "Bowling for Columbine" or "The Quiet American"? Why are …

Think Global, Shop Local

<i>Vote for your community with your dollars</i>

"There's Johnson's Hardware and Morgan's Jewelry. … They were the little men. … I go back now, and it's as if they've never existed. … There goes the little man."

...But Is It Affordable?

The images in this spread show that downtown living is exciting, creative and cutting edge. But with all of the renovation and construction, will there be room for everyone who …

Unyielding GOP Politicians Doing What Voters Ask

In his State of the Union address this week, Obama laid out an ambitious agenda that includes gun control, raising the minimum wage, allowing most of the 11 million illegal …

15 under $10

Kate Brantley, Holly Perkins, and Alex Dildy

Are you tired of breaking the bank for lunch when you can't make it home? We've listed a few favorite restaurants around town where you can eat for under $10 …

EDWARDS: Finding My Roots

It was 1961 when my father, then 19, moved from Mound Bayou, Miss., to Milwaukee, Wis., to live with his older brother Willie. Mound Bayou was offering few if any …

2021 Metro Restaurant Debuts

Since January, the metro has welcomed new restaurants presenting foodstuffs from varying culinary backgrounds.

Generational Feud Roils Mayoral Forum

A seemingly innocent mayoral candidate forum quickly turned into a brutal debate between mayoral candidates Robert Graham and attorney Chokwe Antar Lumumba last night.