Group of the Day: Millsaps Feminists
Although still a relatively new group on campus, the Millsaps Feminists are making waves and sparking conversation.
Community Events and Public Meetings
The "Getting on Easy Street" Finance Seminar at the Jackson Medical Mall is Oct. 1, 6 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room.
Man to Use Insanity Defense in Gun Case
Court records say a man will use an insanity defense against two counts of being a convicted felon in possession of guns.
Why It Matters: Abortion and Birth Control
Whether women have access to abortion services and birth control is a longstanding and divisive issue in politics; here's an AP analysis of what is at stake.
Bacon Shortage 'Baloney,' But Prices to Rise
Bacon lovers can relax. They'll find all they want on supermarket shelves in the coming months, though their pocketbooks may take a hit.
DiCaprio, Maguire, Others Urge Voter Expression
Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire lead a cast of stars in a new public service announcement urging young voters to use social media to express the issues most important to them in the upcoming election.
U.S. Stocks Jump Following Manufacturing Expansion
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 153 points to 13,590 in the two hours of trading.
10 Local Stories This Week
We had another mouth-watering week of local news. Chew on these delicious stories from the week.
U.S. Economy Sending Mixed Signals Ahead of Election
Anyone puzzled by the most recent U.S. economic data has reason for feeling so: The numbers sketch a sometimes contradictory picture of the economy.
Building Community: Perception vs. Reality
At age 14, Joshua Dedmond had one thing on his mind: starting Jackson’s next big megachurch.
JRA Finalizes Iron Horse Deal
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has finalized an agreement to help fund the resurrection of the Iron Horse Grill.
Evers, Winter: Mississippi Moving Forward, But ...
Few eyes were dry when Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of Jackson civil-rights hero Medgar Evers, stood in front of 600 people in downtown Jackson Thursday night and declared her love for Mississippi and for her first husband, gunned down nearly 50 years ago.
Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson
Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson is putting her knowledge of "crazy money" into an app.
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, the Metro Jackson Heart Walk is at 1 p.m. at the Mississippi State Capitol.
No. 1 Alabama Faces Rebels' No-Huddle Offense
The Crimson Tide (4-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) faces Mississippi and Hugh Freeze's uptempo, no-huddle offense Saturday night , at least presenting Alabama's defense with a different- challenge.
Student Exchange Sponsor Hounded by Complaints
An organization suspended from bringing foreign exchange students to the U.S. was hounded in recent years by allegations of mismanagement.
Are Penalties Strong Enough for Assault Crimes?
Authorities say a recent attack in north Mississippi on a woman who was beaten, bound and set on fire has renewed discussions on sentences for assault crimes.
Prof: Context Often Missing in Civil-Rights Teaching
Ole Miss history professor Charles Eagles says the university should reach beyond slogans and teach more about slavery, segregation and other difficult parts of the state's past.
Judge Approves $37.5 Million Toxic FEMA Trailer Settlement
Roughly 55,000 residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas who lived in FEMA trailers will be eligible for shares of the money paid by more than two dozen manufacturers.
DA: Woman Strangled by Sex Offender Living Next Door
A 59-year-old Mississippi woman was strangled in her bedroom by a sex offender who was recently released from prison and living next door to her, authorities said Thursday.