Bennett Chosen As First Black Chief of University
Rodney Bennett was named the first black president of a predominantly white university in Mississippi Thursday. But in taking the helm, Bennett's focus was less on his status as a racial pioneer and more on what he could do to bring financial solidity and renewed growth to the University of Southern Mississippi, which has been buffeted by instability.
HHS Denies Mississippi's Plan for Exchange
Commissioner Mike Chaney said he feels the Obama administration has betrayed him for denying the state's application.
Jackson Eyes $300 Million for Water Needs
Jackson is facing about $300 million in needed improvements to the city's water system over the next 20 years, a new study shows.
A Patient's Guide: How To Stay Safe In a Hospital
Propping up a patient's hospital bed at a 30-degree angle can help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia. Using alcohol wipes kills staph bugs, but you need bleach wipes to kill C. diff germs. High-protein snacks can help prevent bed sores.
House Bill Would Move Revenue Dept. to Clinton
House members want to move the Department of Revenue to a new home in Speaker Philip Gunn's district.
Oil Spill Cleanup on Mississippi River Complete
The Coast Guard has completed cleanup of the oil spill near Vicksburg, Miss., that closed the major shipping channel for days in both directions.
AP Sources: House Dems Offer Own Gun Control Plan
House Democrats will unveil 15 proposals for curbing gun violence that resemble President Barack Obama's plan and will include a call for banning assault weapons, people familiar with the package said Wednesday.
White House Allies Produce Preschool-for-All Plan
Days before President Barack Obama outlines his agenda for the coming year, a think tank with close ties to the White House is outlining a plan that would provide preschool for all children within five years.
NM Abortion Complaint Highlights Privacy Concerns
A woman from New York came to New Mexico to terminate her pregnancy at one of the nation's four late-term abortion clinics after she found out the fetus she had been carrying for more than eight months had severe brain abnormalities.
Lawmakers to Get Drone Report Before CIA Hearing
President Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA faces a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing just hours after lawmakers are expected to receive a classified report providing the rationale for drone strikes targeting Americans working with al-Qaida overseas.
EU Leaders Brace for Tough Fight at Budget Summit
European Union leaders drew hard lines Thursday ahead of a bracing fight over EU spending for the next seven years that reflects deep divisions over the role of their union.
U.S. Productivity Fell at 2 Percent Rate
U.S. worker productivity shrank in the final three months of 2012 although the decline was caused by temporary factors.
Confederate Past: Uproar Over Changing Park Names
The legacy of onetime Confederate fighter and slave trader Nathan Bedford Forrest has sparked new discord.
Expansion Not in Medicaid Bill, but Not Dead Issue
Mississippi lawmakers are holding onto a chance to debate Medicaid expansion in the next few weeks, even though the governor and other Republicans oppose growth in the program.
Wrapping Up in Mississippi
It's that time again: "winter" in Mississippi, which means one day might be 35 degrees and the next, highs could hit 70 degrees--or perhaps we could see both in the same day.
Hitting the Culinary Trail
I am a fan of food and historic restaurants, so when I heard about Mississippi's Culinary Trail, I had to read up. The trail is divided into five regions: the Delta, the Capital River, the Pines, the Hills and the Coast.
Taking Back Valentine's Day
For many of us, a number of things can hinder us from engaging in these celebratory acts of love--distance, prior commitments or just the lack a person to share this special day with.
The Slate
Super Bowl XLVII was a tale of two halves. The Ravens dominated the first half but, thanks to a blackout, the 49ers made it a game worth watching in the second half.
World Cup Qualifiers Begin
The U.S. Men's Soccer Team begins the final round of World Cup Qualifying Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Honduras in the city of San Pedro Sula. Here's what to watch for in 2013 as the Yanks try to earn a spot in Brazil in 2014.