Gov't Finalizes Offshore Drilling Safety Rule
Regulators issued a final set of safety rules for offshore drilling, fine-tuning emergency measures put in place after the 2010 BP oil disaster.
Thousands Mark Elvis' Death, Get Surprise Visit
Thousands of devotees converged on Graceland to mark the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.
Romney's Pledge to Restore Higher Payments to Medicare Providers Could Undermine Program
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's new promise to restore the Medicare cuts made by President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law could backfire if he's elected.
Ecuador Grants Wikileaks Founder Asylum, Standoff in London Continues
Ecuador said Thursday that it was granting asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a decision that thrilled supporters but will do little to defuse the standoff at the Latin American nation's London embassy, where the Australian ex-hacker has been holed up for almost two months.
7 Americans, 4 Afghans Killed In Black Hawk Crash in Afghanistan
A Black Hawk helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan killed 11 people on Thursday morning, including seven American troops and four Afghans, the NATO military coalition said. A Taliban spokesman claimed the insurgents shot down the aircraft.
State Reports Fewer Alcohol Deaths
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety reports the number of drunk driving fatalities in the state fell dramatically from 2009 to 2010.
Gulf Coast's Palazzo: Mississippi Should Deny Medicaid Expansion under ACA
Freshman U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo says Mississippi should not expand Medicaid to cover more people under the federal health care overhaul.
Felix Hernandez Pitches the Mariners First-Ever Perfect Game
The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner has long talked of his desire to achieve pitching perfection. He finally accomplished it against the Rays, striking out the side twice and finishing with 12 strikeouts.
Seven Minutes, Two Days
The 48 Hour Film Project is no walk in the park. On the weekend of Aug. 17-19 when filmmakers gather in the capital city to participate in this exhaustive competition, they will have no idea what's ahead for them.
Laugh 'Til You Cry
"The Campaign" squares off Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis as opposing candidates running for a U.S. congressional seat from the Tar Heel State of North Carolina.
Brutal and Poetic
Author of numerous non-fiction books, award-winning author Peter Heller's first foray into fiction gives readers an unusual look at one possible future.
Music For Miles and Me
It's a whole new trip, though, to know that my brother has a child and that, genetically speaking, I could have some influence on him—hopefully not too much. But what I can offer up is some tunes, as you probably could have guessed. So, here is a list of songs for me to enjoy with Miles.
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Congratulations to all the Olympians from (or with ties to) Mississippi. You were all classy, no matter if you won or lost, earned a medal or didn't.
Back in the Swing of School
Pristine marble composition books with still-stiff spines. The fragrance of freshly sharpened pencils. Embarrassingly white new school shoes. It is hard to believe that time is here again.
Court Upholds Sentences in Minor Corruption Case
A federal appeals court has upheld the sentences of a once-successful attorney and two former judges in a Mississippi corruption case.
Pop-Up Pizza
It seems like Jesse Houston won't be satisfied until he's put his spin on every cuisine in town. In addition to running the popular downtown eatery Parlor Market as its Chef de Cuisine, Houston regularly surprises local foodies with one-night-only pop-up restaurant events.
One-Skillet Wonder
This creation is a combination of my love for cheese and my dislike of cleaning up after I have consumed such a fabulous meal.
Making Good Decisions
I was out running for exercise on a recent Sunday around 7 a.m. It was a little warm—this is summer in Mississippi, after all—but I was fine.
Find Your Running Niche
Though our capital city is catching on a little slower than places like Portland, Ore., the metro area has more runners than you might think.