Topic: Oxford (Mississippi)

USA Update Ricin letters: What's the evidence against new suspect, per the FBI affidavit?

James Everett Dutschke, accused of mailing three letters containing ricin, was arrested Saturday at his home, and he is being held without bond until a preliminary hearing Thursday.

USA Update Mississippi man charged in ricin attacks was an Elvis impersonator

Paul Kevin Curtis has been arrested and charged with making threats against the president and sending letters threatening to injure other persons. Relatives, who call him a 'super entertainer,' are shocked.

Opinion: Iran nuclear talks: Look to cooperation of US-Iran scientists

As talks about Iran’s nuclear program began today in Kazakhstan, it's worth noting the success of ongoing, respectful collaboration between American and Iranian scientists and public-health experts. Such exchanges can cut through the deepest political and media rhetoric.

Mississippi most obese state: Southern diet or culture on the skids?

The Deep South has some of the highest obesity rates in the nation, according to the CDC, and Mississippi, once again, is the fattest. But it's not just the fried food that's to blame.

Readers Write: Freedom of – or freedom from – religion?

Letters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of April 9, 2012:

Beyond racism: lessons from the South on racial discrimination and prejudice

Seven lessons from the deep South on racism, racial discrimination, and prejudice.

Etc.

Surging Obama campaign suggests US racism on the wane

Prejudice lingers, but there’s evidence it’s becoming a thing of the past.

Obama inches ahead in tight race

The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.

Obama inches ahead in tight race

The economy, plus questions among some conservatives about Sarah Palin, appear to be helping the Democrats.

How bailout deal will impact next president

A $700 billion US rescue of banks is not likely to crimp McCain's or Obama'sspending plans, at least in the short term.

In McCain-Obama debate, a clash of two visions

McCain-Obama debate: a game-changing face-off?

Some presidential debates tip elections. This could be one of them.

Obama aide: McCain likely to be at debate

While Obama is a great orator, debating isn't his strong suit, says communications chief Robert Gibbs.

In risky move, McCain calls for debate delay

The GOP candidate wants to concentrate on getting a financial bailout through Congress, but the economy's woes have so far favored Democrats.

Obama, McCain, and the financial crisis

John McCain has the harder job of countering his support of Bush and his push for deregulation.

The debates: high stakes, sound bites and zingers

Gustav evacuees still wary, and weary

Many who fled hurricane Gustav felt far more anxiety than during Katrina.

How one Southern church forges unity through voice

The centuries-old tradition of Sacred Harp, a form of choral singing in which anyone can participate, draws people to a spare church in rural Alabama once a year.