Forum Puts Kelly on Hot Seat
Many west Jackson citizens and community leaders let Chartre Consulting know this morning that they are not happy with the developer's plan for a mixed-income development near Jackson State University.
Bianca Knight
U.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Obama to Give Israel $70M in Military Funding
President Barack Obama said Friday he is releasing an additional $70 million in military aid for Israel, a previously announced move that appeared timed to upstage Republican rival Mitt Romney's trip to Israel this weekend.
10 Things to Know for Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories people will talk about today; all times are central time zone.
5 Things to Watch at the Olympics on Friday
Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Friday.
Romney Slights Rally Brits
From Prime Minister David Cameron to ordinary Londoners rushing to work, Britons recoiled at the visiting American's suggestion that the logistical problems encountered so far were "disconcerting." Many who have themselves been slamming organizers as incompetent, and the massive competition as an expensive fiasco, are suddenly rallying around the flag.
Teens: How to Break Up Safely
Leaving a violent abuser can be the dangerous time for a victim; teens, too, get hurt when they try to break up.
Former USM Hoops Player Neil Reed Dies
Neil Reed, the former Indiana basketball player who coach Bob Knight was caught on tape choking in 1997, has died after collapsing in his Central California home. He was 36.
UPDATED: Hosemann: Brennan Center 'Deceptive'
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann barely stopped short of calling the Brennan Center for Justice a pack of liars.
EYES ON LONDON: A Mayor's Rejoinder to Romney
The London mayor talks back to Mitt Romney and so much more from around Olympic Village.
Facebook's Stock Tumbles After First Quarterly Earnings Statement
Facebook's first earnings report as a public company had solid numbers, but in the end it landed with a thud — much like its rocky initial public offering two months ago.
Walker's, Jeff Good, First Lady Among 'Best of the Best'
The Mississippi Children's Museum is 2012 Attraction of Year; Walker's Drive-In is Restaurant of the Year. Here's a list of the other awards.
Port of Gulfport Doing Enough With Federal Dollars?
Mississippi leaders are questioning whether the Port of Gulfport is doing enough to capitalize on the $570 million in federal money being spent there in the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
WGBH Boston Buys Public Radio International
Boston public media station WGBH, the producer of such marquee PBS shows as "Nova" and "Frontline," has acquired Minneapolis-based Public Radio International, the companies said Thursday.
Romney Insults English on Olympics
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney caused a stir in Britain on Thursday by questioning whether the country is prepared to host the Olympic Games without a hitch and scheduling a fundraiser with the former head of a troubled bank.
White House: Obama Not Seeking New Gun Laws
Even as the issue of guns shifts to the forefront of the presidential campaign, the White House and the Senate's top Democrat made it clear Thursday that new gun legislation will not be on the political agenda this year.
Ward 3 Voter Rolls, Votes Don’t Match Up
JFP Jacob Fuller has discovered discrepancies in Ward 3 vote counts, leaving election officials pointing at each other.
Ramps Moving to Farish Street
JRA approved a plan to remove the ramps to its parking garage on Capitol Street and build new, similar ramps on Farish Street.
Jackson to D.C. Flight Here to Stay
Mississippians who need to fly from the state capital to the nation's capital can breathe a sigh of relief.
Ole Miss' Brittney Reese Wins Gold Medal
UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.