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bourbon

How did William Faulkner make his famous hot toddy? Here’s the recipe.

William Faulkner's warm bourbon-based beverage is one of the easiest and tastiest winter cocktails to prepare. Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:55 pm

craft beer

Mississippi State offers a class devoted entirely to craft beer

If you're a beer lover looking for a reason to go back to school, Mississippi State's got you covered. Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Thursday, January 11, 2018 10:25 am

jason shelton

‘I think it’s a slap in my face … to put that flag up’: Councilwoman’s tearful plea moves mayor to furl Mississippi flag

“I think it's a slap in my face, and I'm an African-American woman, to put that flag up. It has put a shadow over that ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 8:21 am

Gov. Phil Bryant

If Mississippi’s opioid crisis is considered a criminal justice issue, it won’t be solved. And more people will die.

As long as opioid addiction is viewed as a moral problem to be punished than as a health issue in need of sustainable treatment, Mississippians ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Wednesday, January 10, 2018 6:36 am

Gov. Phil Bryant

Read the full transcript: Gov. Phil Bryant’s 2018 State of the State address

2018 State of the State Address Thank you, Mr. Lieutenant Governor, for that kind introduction. And thank you for the friendship you and the Speaker ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:00 pm

Clarksdale

A crack in a Clarksdale parking lot forms a near-perfect Mississippi River outline

It's not Jesus' face in a piece of toast, but a familiar-looking crack in a Clarksdale parking lot is certainly interesting enough to make most ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:34 am

2018 legislative session

Punishing false child abuse reporting in Mississippi is pointless without addressing the anonymity problem

When an anonymous tipster made a false report accusing me of child abuse in 2017, he wasn't required to leave any contact information, not even ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:28 pm

ACT

Mississippi student credits Sports Illustrated, Ronald Reagan American flag bandanna t-shirt for his perfect ACT score

Oxford High School student Jack Ligon followed a strict ACT test-taking routine, which included water, sharpened pencils—and a t-shirt of Ronald Reagan wearing a folded ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 9:57 pm

2018

In 2018, get rid of the clutter weighing down your home and your heart

Once your house is in order, your life will follow. Makes sense, right? Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:58 am

designers

Perfect post-holiday thank you cards made by Mississippians

Several Mississippi artists use Etsy and other sites to sell their own originally designed paper goods, thank-you notes included. We gathered a list of some ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 2:30 pm

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