Campaign-finance Reform Scaled Back, Will Be Studied Instead
The momentum to bring campaign-finance reform to Mississippi slowed this week, turning into a study to consider whether the reform is needed after the House of Representatives amended a bill to require candidates to itemize credit-card details.
Historic Building for Sale, VF Outlet, Small Business Awards and East Metro Parkway
Sterling McCool with Jackon-based real estate company Marketplace Real Estate will conduct an auction for the historic Sgt. Prentiss Building (1010 Monroe St., Vicksburg) on April 9.
Report: Roads Cost Each Jacksonian $1,879 Annually, Most Expensive Driving City
It is more expensive to drive in Jackson than anywhere else in the state, a study released from a national transportation research group found.
Herb Frierson
Gov. Phil Bryant announced Thursday that he is nominating House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson, R-Poplarville, to be commissioner of the Department of Revenue.
Police Charge Trump Campaign Manager With Battery
Florida police have charged Donald Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski with simple battery in connection with an incident earlier in the month involving a reporter.
Some Charter-school Students Could Cross Districts Due to New Legislation
Students from Mississippi school districts with academic ratings of C, D or F could cross district lines to attend charter schools elsewhere under a measure moving forward in the state House.
Woman Will Join Boyfriend in Terrorism Charge Guilty Plea
A young Mississippi woman plans to plead guilty to a terrorism charge, months after authorities say she and her fiance tried to go to Syria to join the Islamic State group.
'Save Our Children Act' Amendments Appear in More Bills
Sections of Rep. Omeria Scott's failed Mississippi Save Our Children Act have ended up into another education bill as an amendment weeks after it was added to the already-controversial Parent Involvement and Accountability Act.
Secret Execution Team, Firing Squads, Restricted Media Included in House Bill
Death by firing squad could become an option for administering the death penalty if Senate Bill 2237, which passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives on Friday and held on a motion to reconsider, becomes law.
Donald Brooks
Millsaps College's new athletic director, Donald Brooks, is used to working at small colleges and universities. His hiring seems to be the perfect fit for the Majors' athletic program.
Lawsuit Challenges North Carolina Anti-Discrimination Law
Two transgender people and a lesbian law school professor filed a federal lawsuit Monday to challenge a new North Carolina law that blocks local governments from passing anti-discrimination rules and requiring transgender students to use bathrooms assigned to their biological sex.
Georgia Governor Vetoes Religious Exemptions Bill
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday said he will veto legislation shielding opponents of same-sex marriage, after a groundswell of opposition from companies threatening to boycott the state if it became law.
Analysis: New Laws Could Mean New Lawsuits in Mississippi
Mississippi legislators are on track to produce dozens of new state laws. And, as in years past, they're probably creating plenty of work for attorneys.
Mississippi House Proposes Firing Squad as Execution Method
The Mississippi House wants to allow the state prison system to execute prisoners using a firing squad if officials decide lethal injection is too expensive or unavailable.
Capitol Street Coalition: Police Pursuits Endangering Jacksonians' Lives
West Jackson residents, Clinton residents and public officials met this morning at the intersection of Galvez Street and Capitol Street, near the site of the deadly crash that left Lonnie Blue Jr. dead earlier this week.
Director: Airport in Talks with Low-cost Carrier, 91% Fly Out of Jackson
Minutes after the Mississippi House of Representatives passed the airport "takeover" bill after hours of debate and a Democratic filibuster attempt, Carl Newman traced his fingers across a wall-sized aerial photograph of the airport, speaking with calm confidence about his plans, including continuous, ongoing talks with a new low-cost carrier.
Jim Dollarhide
On Thursday, March 16, Jim Dollarhide's home near Lake Cavalier in Madison went up in flames, and on Wednesday, March 23, Madison County Coroner Alex Breeland confirmed that they found the filmmaker's body in the wreckage.
Removal of Confederate Symbols Turns Nasty in New Orleans
Backlash against a plan to remove prominent Confederate monuments in New Orleans has been tinged by death threats, intimidation and even what may have been the torching of a contractor's Lamborghini.
2nd Case of Zika Virus Found in Mississippi, After Travel
A second case of Zika virus has been confirmed in Mississippi.
Appointed Superintendents Bill Going to Mississippi Governor
A bill headed to the Mississippi governor would eliminate the election of school superintendents after the current term.