Justice Dept: Missing Emails Now Part of IRS Probe
A Justice Department investigation into the Internal Revenue Service has expanded to include an inquiry into the disappearance of emails from a former senior IRS official.
Putin: US Sanctions Hurt Bilateral Ties, US Firms
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lamented the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia, saying they will stalemate bilateral relations and hurt not only Russian but also American businesses.
Microsoft to Cut Up to 18,000 Jobs Over Next Year
Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its history Thursday, saying it will cut up to 18,000 jobs or 14 percent of its staff as it works to cut down on management layers and integrate the Nokia cellphone business it bought in April.
Crudup Says PAC 'Ethical,' Cochran a 'Known Commodity' for Black Voters
Bishop Ronni Crudup says his pro-Cochran PAC did not disclose expenditures for radio ads because "they extended some credit to us."
McDaniel Campaign Finds Enough Illegal Votes to Warrant Challenge
The campaign for state Sen. Chris McDaniel charged Wednesday that more illegal votes exist than Republican representatives like Pete Perry of Hinds County suggest.
4 More Hate Crime Indictments Handed Down for James Anderson Killing
Federal prosecutors announced today that a federal grand jury has indicted the following people for allegedly participating in the a conspiracy to commit federal hate crimes against African-Americans in Jackson:
A Different Kind of Legacy
This past Friday was a day for bad sports cliches like "Return of the King" or "The Prodigal Son Returns." It was also a day for sappy videos.
The Slate
Here's some sports news you might have missed Friday because of LeBron James: Mississippi State University and Kansas State University agreed to a home-and-home series in 2018 and 2019.
Michael Flynn on the Farthest Limb
Currently on hiatus with his band Slow Runner, which he and co-songster Josh Kaler affectionately and only semi-jokingly refer to as "dork pop," Michael Flynn's first solo release sees him taking a different approach.
Naked is Sexy
In her initial Instagram post, Mea Ashley challenged girls and women to post a selfie on their social-media pages with no makeup, coiffed hair and no filters or edits to "improve" their real images.
Pop-Up Ballot: Best Place for Crawfish
The Crawdad Hole's existence makes lazy summer weekends in Jackson automatically better.
Wednesday’s Women
At the height of the civil rights era, a group of women of varying races and faiths dared to defy the norms of the time. In the summer of 1964, also known as Freedom Summer, women defied their husbands and banded together to tackle one of the most racially segregated cities in the South—Jackson.
Girl Tunes: The Performers of the 2014 JFP Chick Ball
Funk-fusion songstress Victoria Cross expects to give listeners at the 10th Annual Chick Ball something they've never heard before.
The 2014 Chicks We Love
The holistic path of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing preventative care, drew Dr. Carrie Nash toward her degree.
PREVENT, Protect, Empower Hero: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy
In the summer of 2013, Ron Crew, instructor and coordinator at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, went on a mission trip to Thailand, where his eyes were opened to the horrors of human trafficking.
Prevent, PROTECT, Empower Hero: Sen. Sally Doty
In the spring of 1986, a young Mississippi University for Women sophomore was in the upstairs sitting area of the Mississippi Senate gallery looking down on the floor, where she only saw men.
Prevent, Protect, EMPOWER Hero: Sarah Reynolds
Sarah Reynolds doesn't fit the stereotype that many people associate with domestic-violence victims.
Using Her Voice
Pamela D.C. Junior was 15 years old when a teacher at Jim Hill High School approached her and said, "You need to use this voice of yours." At the time, Junior felt too shy to display her talent.
10 Years of Stopping Abuse: How and Why We Started the JFP Chick Ball
The JFP Chick Ball matters to people who don't usually get asked to help with fundraisers. It gets everyone involved. It raises awareness. It gives a way to talk about abuse, even as it's one of the best and most stylish parties in town.