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Character: What Kids (Really) Need
It's common for some folks to fire off a simplistic answer to what kids need, like "good parents," or "a father and a mother."The truth is that not all children have good parents, and giving birth or...
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The Truth About Today’s Youth
Rates of robbery and serious property offenses are at the lowest in more than 40 years among black youth; rape and murder rates are the lowest since the rates were first calculated in the...
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JFP 2014 College Basketball Preview
Basketball is one of a few sports where a special player can take over a game and lead his or her team to a victory (this is the only reason Kentucky coach John Calipari makes deep tournament runs). If...
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The Smalls
Alcorn State University returns just one starter, All-SWAC forward LeAntwan Luckett, from last year's 10-24 team. The Braves head coach Luther Riley has recruited some size to Lorman with junior...
View Article2013 Highlight Reel
This past year has given us some memorable up-and-down sports moments, both as a state and in the greater sports world.The year started with Mississippi State losing its bowl game to Northwestern—Dan...
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Remembering M.K. Turk
Current Southern Miss head basketball coach Donnie Tyndall made a fitting tribute to former Golden Eagle head coach M.K. Turk at the end of USM's 75-65 overtime win against Georgia State. One of Turk's...
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Early Favorites for the Howell Trophy
Near the end of each basketball season for the past nine years, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has honored the top men's basketball player with the Howell Award. The trophy is named...
View ArticleThe Slate
I'm not sure what it says about the Saints' playoff chances when they sign a new kicker and promote a new tackle with two weeks left in the season. I guess we'll find out quickly.Thursday, Dec....
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Most Intriguing Jacksonians 2013
For better or worse, you talked about them. A lot. Some deserved it. Others? You decide.Chokwe LumumbaSoon after his election, whites who had long controlled the economic and political system vowed to...
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The Influencers
In the mid-1850s, Samuel Colt needed a seven-year extension of the patent on his legendary revolver, so he decided to petition members of Congress—and their wives and children.Colt's competitors...
View ArticleThe City-Focused Push
Christmas has come and gone, but Jackson leadership is hoping the Mississippi Legislature will find a little room to stuff a few more much-needed gifts in the city's stocking.To that end, the city has...
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The Battle for Downtown, Part 2: What Should Farish Become?
Most politically active citizens in Jackson are angry about something. Get them started, and you're in for a sermon. Popular topics for outrage include crime, low land value, the public education...
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Best of Jackson 2014: People
Best Local Business Owner; Best Urban Warrior; Best Visionary; Best Campaigner for the Best of Jackson Award: Jeff GoodMangia Bene (bestjacksoncatering.com)Jeff Good wears a lot of hats, sometimes...
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Best of Jackson 2014: Community & Culture
Best Radio Personality or Team; Best Radio Station: Nate and Murphy/Y101Y101.comNate West and Tim Murphy can make a morning commute a lot more fun with the Showgram Show on Y101. Whether they're giving...
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Best of Jackson 2014: Music & Nightlife
Best Cover Band; Best Jazz Artist; Best Original Band: Southern Komfort Brass BandOne might not expect Jackson to be home of a talented New Orleans-style brass band. But with influences including...
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Best of Jackson 2014: Urban Living
Best Museum; Best Tourist Attraction: Mississippi Children's Museum2145 Highland Drive, 601-981-5469, mississippichildrensmuseum.comOne sign of a great tourist attraction is its ability to generate...
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Best of Jackson 2014: Food & Drink
Best Happy Hour; Most Innovative Menu; Best Margarita; Best Mexican/Latin; Best Outdoor Dining; Best Place for a First Date: Babalu Tacos and Tapas622 Duling Ave., Suite 106, 601-366-5757,...
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Unfair Share: How Oil and Gas Drillers Avoid Paying Royalties
Don Feusner ran dairy cattle on his 370-acre slice of northern Pennsylvania until he could no longer turn a profit by farming. Then, at age 60, he sold all but a few Angus and aimed for a comfortable...
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Gulf Drilling Saga Almost Over?
A controversy that started more than two years ago, during the waning days of Gov. Haley Barbour's final term in office, sparking a lengthy legal battle between environmentalists and state officials,...
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Love + Technology = Mystery
Growing up, I didn't know very much about my great-grandparents. I have few memories of them. Once, I was visiting my great-grandmother in the hospital when I was very young. I asked why she was sick....
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