Removing Those Nasty Nutria
Crews are pitchforking dead nutria into front-end loaders on Hancock County beaches.
Dems Open Convention Defending Obama
Democrats open their national convention Tuesday in defense of a president who carries both the power and the burden of incumbency.
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that people will be talking about today.
Entergy: Power Restored to All Homes, Businesses by Late Sunday
Entergy Mississippi, Inc. has successfully completed restoring power to all of its customers whose homes and businesses could safely take electricity after the impact of Hurricane Isaac.
FEMA Update on Isaac: As of Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012
Since Friday, when President Obama approved Individual Assistance as part of the Major Disaster declaration for Louisiana requested by the Governor, more than 35,000 Louisianans have registered for assistance, with roughly $400,000 approved, so far, for housing assistance and other needs.
Election 2012 Offers Two Visions for U.S.: Together v. On Your Own
It's the mantra we will hear endlessly in the coming weeks: Americans face a "stark choice" come November. It is a choice, as President Barack Obama has said repeatedly, "between two fundamentally different visions" for our country. Or as newly anointed Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said from the stump, "President Obama's vision is very different — and deeply flawed."
Over 250,000 Still Without Power in Louisiana, Mississippi Days After Isaac
About a quarter of a million customers remained in the dark Monday in Louisiana and Mississippi, days after Isaac inundated the Gulf Coast with a deluge that still has some low-lying areas under water.
MEMA: What Flood Insurance Covers, and What It Doesn't
National Flood Insurance Policy Holders who experienced flooding due to Hurricane Isaac are reminded that NFIP policies do not cover rental assistance.
Ridgeland Tornado Sirens Hacked, Now on Manual Mode
Ridgeland Police Chief Jimmy Houston said the automated tornado sirens apparently were hacked, so—at least until Tuesday—the sirens will only be turned on manually.
246,000 Still Without Power by Sunday Morning
More than 246,000 customers remained without power in the state as of late Sunday morning. That was down from a peak of more than 900,000.
Dems Seek to Exploit Advantage on Foreign Policy
Democrats sought to push foreign policy, one of President Barack Obama's strengths, to the forefront of the White House campaign Sunday, casting Republican Mitt Romney as out of touch with the nation's international priorities and unprepared to manage them.
10 Jackson Stories This Week
Isaac, a slow-moving tropical storm that became a hurricane before reverting back to tropical storm status, dominated local news this week. Here's a look at some of the week's top stories from around the capital city
Romney Defends Omission of War, Soldiers in RNC Speech
Mitt Romney's campaign is defending the Republican presidential nominee's decision to make no mention of the politically unpopular 11-year-old war in Afghanistan in his speech last week at the GOP national convention.
Yes, He Did: Jay-Z Mimics Rocky at Philly Made In America Fest
Jay-Z's entrance said it all: He bounced up and down on top of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, mimicking Rocky before he took the stage in front of nearly 50,000. His song "Made In America" played in the background.
Sept. 2: Today in History Sherman Occupied Atlanta, and Much More
Today is Sunday, Sept. 2, the 246th day of 2012. There are 120 days left in the year.
Voter ID, Early Voter Laws in Battleground States Face Courts Before Election
A series of court battles in several states may determine, over the next several weeks, everything from how people cast their votes, when polling locations will be open and what ballots will look like. Many cases have a partisan bent, with rulings potentially tipping the scales slightly in favor of Democrats or Republicans.
Ale to the Chief: White House Releases Beer Recipe
The White House has made public the recipe for two homemade beers that have become an object of fascination for beer drinkers everywhere.
Female ICE Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims
Suzanne Barr, chief of staff to ICE Director John Morton, said in her resignation letter that the allegations against her are "unfounded."
As Isaac Pushes North, Gulf Coast Slowly Recovers
As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the Mississippi valley on Saturday, spinning off severe thunderstorms and at least four tornadoes, some on the Gulf Coast were impatient with the pace of restoring power days after the storm dragged through the region.
Rep. Ryan Admits His Marathon Claim Wasn't True
Republican Paul Ryan now says he didn't run a marathon in less than three hours as he claimed in a nationally broadcast interview last week.