Leveling the Education Playing Field
Mississippi's legislative leaders promised a whirlwind session heavily focused on education issues. Based on the volume of education-related bills flying out of the Capitol, they appear to be achieving that goal.
Do As We Say, Congress Says, Then Does What It Wants
Congress is still exempt from portions of a number of federal laws, including provisions that protect workers in the private sector but don't apply to the legislative branch's approximately 30,000 employees.
Tracee Thompson
Tracee Thompson, 43, has taught 10th- and 11th-grade English at Jim Hill High School for 9 years.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Art by Choice Sale is at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Proud to be Mississippian, Evers-Williams says
Myrlie Evers-Williams says people praised her poise after her husband, Mississippi NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers, was assassinated 50 years ago in the state. But she says she struggled with wanting revenge.
Possible Debate Later on Miss. Medicaid Expansion
Democrats in the Mississippi Legislature say they're trying to preserve the option of expanding Medicaid in the state, even though Gov. Phil Bryant and other Republican leaders oppose adding hundreds of thousands more people to the government health insurance for the poor.
Congress Sends Bill to Obama Averting Govt. Default
Congress sent President Barack Obama drama-free legislation on Thursday raising the debt ceiling, averting a government default and putting off the next tax-and-spending clash between the White House and Republicans until later in the year.
Hillary Clinton Takes a Rest, How Weird is That?
Hillary Rodham Clinton's plan for 2013 was simple.
Hagel Emerges with Solid Dem Support for Pentagon
Bruised and battered, Chuck Hagel emerged from his grueling confirmation hearing with solid Democratic support for his nomination to be President Barack Obama's next defense secretary and relentless opposition from Republicans who repeatedly challenged their former GOP colleague.
Negotiators Talking to Ala. Captor Through Pipe
More than three days after he allegedly shot a school bus driver dead, grabbed a kindergartner and slipped into an underground bunker, Jimmy Lee Dykes was showing no signs Friday of turning himself over to police.
Freedom Returns to the Storied City of Timbuktu
On the morning French commandos parachuted onto the sand just north of this storied city and ended 10 months of Islamic rule, Hawi Traore folded up her veil. On the next day, she wore heels. On the day after, she put on her sparkly earrings, got her hair braided and tried her mother's perfume.
Ed Koch, Mayor Who Became a Symbol of NYC, Dies
Ed Koch's favorite moment as mayor of New York City, fittingly, involved yelling.
US Gains 157K Jobs; Jobless Rate Rises to 7.9 Pct.
Hiring was much stronger at the end of 2012 than previously thought.
Oklahoma Mayor Helps Guide Jackson Vision
Gov. Phil Bryant gave an introductory speech before Oklahoma City, Okla. Mayor Mick Cornett gave some resounding words to the more-than 500 audience members at the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership's annual meeting.
Ready to "Speak Truth" about Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is turning to a Houston activist to lead the fight against environmental injustices around the country.
Players of the Day: Mississippi Super Bowl Players
Mississippi State and Ole Miss fans will be happy at the end of Super Bowl XLVII, with a former Bulldog and Rebel guaranteed to win a ring on Sunday no matter which team wins the game.
Bill: ID Dads of Babies Born to Underage Moms
A bill that passed the Mississippi House on Wednesday is aimed at possibly identifying and prosecuting those who impregnate underage girls.
Miss. Cities Push for Power to Set Local Sales Tax
Mississippi municipal officials are again proposing a 1 percent local sales tax as a way to build parks, improve water systems and get crumbling streets back into shape.
Lawmakers Push Forward Bryant School Proposals
The House Education Committee endorsed two bills that contain key parts of Republican Gov. Phil Bryant's education agenda Wednesday.
Cockfighting Felony Bills Filed
Cockfighting is big business because Mississippi has the second weakest cockfighting law in the nation, according to Humane Society of the United States.