Documents Shed More Light on Lumumba Mural Removal
The city received "numerous, relevant telephone calls," related to a painted tribute to late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba before its removal a week ago.
Obama Announces Sebelius Resignation, Successor
President Barack Obama praised outgoing Health and Human Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for helping to steer his health care law's comeback after a rocky rollout, even as he nominated a successor aimed at helping the White House move past the political damage.
Juniper Wallace
When Juniper Wallace, a wife and mother of three, heard that the Fish Tale Group Theatre wanted to perform "The Laramie Project" in Jackson, she knew she wanted to be a part of it.
Australian PM Confident Sounds Are From Flight 370
Authorities are confident that signals detected deep in the Indian Ocean are from the missing Malaysian jet's black boxes, Australia's prime minister said Friday, raising hopes they are close to solving one of aviation's most perplexing mysteries.
U.S. Threatening Tougher Sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is warning Russia that it could face tougher economic sanctions because of its actions in Ukraine but so far other economic powers are showing a reluctance to go as far as the United States.
Pope Asks Pardon for Sex Abuse by Priests
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness Friday from people who were sexually abused by priests, and vowed that there will be no going back in the church's fight to protect children.
Ukraine PM: Regions Should Have More Powers
Ukraine's prime minister on Friday told leaders in the country's restive east that he is committed to allowing regions to have more powers, but left it unclear how his ideas differ from the demands of protesters now occupying government buildings or from Russia's advocacy of federalization.
Bryant Signs Law Changing Miss. Tax Practices
Gov Phil Bryant has signed a new law that changes how Mississippi state government collects taxes.
Port Without Bananas Hard to Swallow
A fungus for years killed bananas in Southeast Asia. Then the disease, known as Panama fungus or TR4, spread to Oman and Jordan, plus an isolated farm in North Australia. A move into Latin America, the mother lode of bananas, could set off Bananageddon, as it has been dubbed.
What You Need to Know About the Heartbleed Bug
Millions of passwords, credit card numbers and other personal information may be at risk as a result of a major breakdown in Internet security revealed earlier this week.
More 'Pings' Raise Hopes Flight 370 Will Be Found
Planes and ships hunting for the missing Malaysian jetliner zeroed in on a targeted patch of the Indian Ocean on Thursday, after a navy ship picked up underwater signals that are consistent with a plane's black box.
A Blank Look, Followed by Bloodshed at High School
Alex Hribal was charged Wednesday night with four counts of attempted homicide and 21 counts of aggravated assault and jailed without bail. Authorities said he would be prosecuted as an adult.
Charter School Board Cuts School Applicants to 3
The number of applicants to open Mississippi's first charter school has been narrowed to three.
Once, Wrestling Beat the NFL
On Sunday night, I watched Wrestle-Mania 30 from home as 75,000 folks watched from inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
The Slate
This week one of golf's major tournaments misses one of the sport's biggest stars. Tiger Woods will miss The Masters for the first time since 1994.
American Idle
Sometimes, it seems television has warped some of what we love about the audible art form.
What’s Brewing at the Zoo?
One way the zoo wants to get more people to come is through an annual event that has lots of drinking and mingling—Zoo Brew.
‘Budapest Hotel’ is a Grand Time
The rare talent of writer/director Wes Anderson is back at work with his latest film, "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
Fireworks on the Fourth of July
The Miss Firecracker Contest serves as the backdrop in Jackson native Beth Henley's play of the same name.
Lullaby and Good Night
A 2013 National Sleep Foundation study reported that 67 percent of respondents said they don't get enough sleep, especially on workdays, and a lack of sleep can affect us dramatically.