Trump's Labor Nominee Outsourced His IT to the Phillipines
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company's technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump's vow to keep American jobs in the U.S.
Early Voting, Online Registration, Felon Voting Back on Table in Legislature
Mississippians would be able to vote before Election Day and register online if legislation the House Apportionment and Elections Committee passed this week stays alive long enough to become law.
UPDATED: 'Kingmaker' Bickers' Name Surfaces in Atlanta Bribery, Intimidation Investigation
A well-known and nationally recognized political operative that Mayor Tony Yarber refers to as a "kingmaker," Mitzi Bickers, has been mentioned in connection to a federal bribery investigation into the Atlanta, Ga., municipal government.
Debora Wenger
NewsPro magazine recently honored Debora Wenger, who is an associate professor at the University of Mississippi's Meek School of Journalism and New Media and head of its journalism department, in its January issue as one of the "10 Journalism Educators Who Made the Grade."
Fight for Better Education Instead of Blasting 'Unhappy Liberals'
A Mississippi senator gets pushback for “alternate” view of protests.
Questions Swirl After Trump Admin Says Tax Will Pay for Wall
President Donald Trump is promising Mexico will pay for his massive border wall. On Thursday, his administration finally suggested how: a 20 percent tax on products imported from south of the border.
AP-NORC Poll: Broad Worries About Potential Health Care Loss
Though "Obamacare" still divides Americans, a majority worries many will lose coverage if the 2010 law is repealed in the nation's long-running political standoff over health care.
State Agencies Could Face One-Year Ban on Buying Vehicles
Mississippi could put the brakes on the purchase of vehicles for most state government agencies for one year.
Bill: Legalize Death Penalty Drugs, Consider Alternatives to Sidestep Lawsuits
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi — facing repeated court challenges to lethal injection and the difficulty of finding drugs — could start looking at alternative ways to carry out the death penalty.
'Blue, Red and Med Lives Matter' Act Passes Mississippi Senate
Sen. Sean Tindell, R-Gulfport, brought up legislation to extend Mississippi's hate-crimes law to cover law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians who are targeted because of their jobs.
Press Room in Capitol Free and Open, for the Moment
The status of media access to parts of the Mississippi Capitol has been unclear so far this legislative session.
Jon Gilbert
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, USM President Rodney D. Bennett announced that Jon Gilbert will be taking the reins as director of athletics.
In Reversal, House Votes to Limit Attorney General's Powers
Mississippi's Democratic attorney general is lashing out at Republican lawmakers who are trying to limit his powers.
Bill: Make Schools Fly Mississippi's Confederate-Themed Flag
A bill advancing in the Mississippi House would require all K-12 schools to fly the state flag or lose state accreditation.
State Personnel Director to Lead Mississippi Bar Association
The director of the agency that oversees Mississippi government employees will be moving to a new job.
Best of Jackson 2017: Urban Living
High Heaven Trampoline Park, which received the most votes for 2017's Best New Addition to Jackson, is a kind of wish-fulfillment factory to the vertically challenged among us.
Best of Jackson 2017: Food & Drink
When you think of Italian food in the metro, Amerigo probably pops into your head. And these days, whether you're in Ridgeland or Flowood, or as far away as Nashville, you can find the restaurant and its popular menu items.
Best of Jackson 2017: Nightlife & Music
Last year was a breakout time for Best Hip-Hop Artist winner SilaS, an unabashed anime fan.
Best of Jackson 2017: People
Amanda Powell never set out to be the one of the best-dressed people in Jackson, but she says that is exactly how those closest to her see her.
The Slate
The matchup in Super Bowl LI is set: The Atlanta Falcons will face the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 5. Both teams have been in the Super Bowl before but haven't faced off in their previous trips.