Ellen Douglas
Mississippi native and author Ellen Douglas died today at age 91 from an extended illness.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Storm Brings New Outages for Sandy-Battered States
The nor'easter that stymied recovery efforts from Superstorm Sandy pulled away from New York and New Jersey Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of new people in darkness after a blanket of thick, wet snow snapped storm-weakened trees and downed power lines.
Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal
Taking little time to celebrate, President Barack Obama is setting out to leverage his re-election into legislative success in an upcoming showdown with congressional Republicans over taxes, deficits and the impending "fiscal cliff." House Speaker John Boehner says Republicans are willing to consider some form of higher tax revenue as part of the solution—but only "under the right conditions."
Gov. Worries $500M for Port in Danger
Gov. Phil Bryant says expansion at the Port of Gulfport needs to move forward to avoid the chance of losing $500 million in federal money.
Less State Funds for Education Impact Locally
The state spending less money on local school districts in recent years could result in a reduction in how much it is legally obligated to provide K-12 education in the coming years.
Mississippi Author Ellen Douglas Dies at 91
Douglas' novel, "Apostles of Light," was a 1973 National Book Award nominee.
Health Care Overhaul's Race to the Finish
In 11 months, millions of uninsured people can start signing up for coverage.
Recipients Picked for BP Tourism, Seafood Grants
More than 100 nonprofit groups and government entities have been picked to get shares of $43.7 million in BP funds to promote the Gulf Coast's tourism and seafood industries following the company's 2010 oil spill.
Ole Miss Moves Toward Healing
Less than one day national election results sent racial tensions perilously close to boiling over into a much uglier episode, Ole Miss students are quickly moving towards healing and reconciliation.
The Squeaker That Roared
Few called the election a sure thing for President Barack Obama before the polls closed yesterday.
(Mostly) Blowouts and Letdowns
It was a rough week for the three FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) college football teams in Mississippi.
Thick and Proud
As life has become as familiar with me as I have with it, I have learned to accept who I am and love the idea that I am not a stick figure.
Where Is Payton’s Place?
This Sunday, things took an interesting turn in New Orleans when it was announced that the NFL had voided suspended head coach Sean Payton’s 2011 contract extension.
Voting Suppression Must be National Priority
The electorate lost big when it came to how elections were handled right here in Hinds County and beyond.
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
The football season is starting to slowly come to a close. Don’t worry; the NBA season has already started, and college basketball is coming.
JFP Top 25: Week 11
Alabama versus LSU part three was by far the best game between these team teams in the past year.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Illegal"
We'd love to know how many calls and how many impersonation cases Wilson actually saw. And of those, how many convictions did the SOS get?
World Peace and Rent Money
Miss Doodle Mae: "During this time of uncertainty and anxiety, business activity at Jojo's Discount Dollar Store has been very steady.
Coming Home to Hope
For me, returning home as Esperanza turned 10 evoked past dreams that have been carried into the present in new, exciting forms.