Diabetes Rates Rocket in Oklahoma, South
The nation's diabetes problem is getting worse, and the biggest jump over 15 years was in Oklahoma, according to a new federal report issued Thursday.
Protest at Site of New Jackson Animal Shelter
Plans for a new animal shelter in north Jackson have drawn protests from some neighborhood residents.
College Board Extends Bounds' Contract Until 2016
Hank Bounds will get at least four more years as the head of Mississippi's public university system.
Petraeus Believed Terrorists Behind Libya Attack
A congressman says David Petraeus (peh-TRAY'-uhs) is telling lawmakers he believed all along that the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was a terrorist attack.
Fire Out at Gulf Oil Rig; 4 Hurt, 2 May be Missing
An oil rig explosion off the coast of Louisiana sent four people to hospital Friday and two others were believed to be missing, Coast Guard officials said.
BP Lawyers: Workers are Scapegoats
Attorneys for the highest-ranking BP employees aboard the Deepwater Horizon vowed to fight charges.
MSU Chooses New Developer for Old Cotton Mill
Mississippi State University has chosen a new contractor to preserve a former cotton mill as part of a commercial development.
Hood Applauds DOJ Action Forcing Entergy Action
The U. S. Department of Justice is investigating Entergy for its anti-competitive activities.
GOP-led States Start Warming Up to Health Care Law
From the South to the heartland, the once-solid wall of Republican resistance to President Barack Obama's health care law is cracking.
Center Begins Sexual Assault Crisis Program
When it comes to preventing sexual assault and rape, creating a culture of deterrence may be the most important aspect of addressing the problem.
New Hope, Nissan Helping Sandy Victims
Most Mississippians know what it's like to have a hurricane affect their lives.
Sabrina Morgan
The Milken Foundation awarded Sabrina Morgan of Pearl Lower Elementary School the Milken Educator Award in a surprise ceremony Tuesday morning.
2 BP Workers Indicted on Manslaughter Counts
The federal indictment unsealed Thursday in New Orleans names BP well site leaders Robert Kaluza and Donald Vidrine.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Feds Allow Entergy to Buy Miss., Ark. Power Plants
Federal officials say Entergy Corp. can buy two power plants from KGen Power Corp., but say the antitrust investigation of Entergy isn't over.
'Celebrate Jackson' Campaign Launched
Hundreds attended the kickoff event Wednesday for a new marketing campaign aimed at promoting the city of Jackson's culture, food and commerce to potential visitors.
Survey: New Grads Can Expect Modest Rise in Hiring
Modest good news for college students: An annual survey predicts employers will increase hiring of new 4-year college graduates about 5 percent in the coming year.
BP Hit With Record Fine in Gulf Oil Disaster
Oil giant BP has agreed to pay the largest criminal penalty in U.S. history, totaling billions of dollars.
A Tough Week
It was another tough week for college football teams in Mississippi with one exception. Last week was SWACtastic for Mississippi as all three SWAC teams won this past weekend.