Miss. Bill Could Allow Companies to Pay Less Tax
A tax collection proposal moving through the Mississippi Legislature could cut state revenue by more than $100 million next year.
Alignment Jackson: Creating the Village
A powerful concept that promises to stem the growing tide of Jackson's high-school dropouts was on the agenda Feb. 4 at the Parents for Public Schools Lunch Bunch meeting at the Jackson Medical Mall.
National: Loose Lips Give Ammunition to MSNBC Foes
Since MSNBC is in the political ring, its opponents are always on the lookout for things to attack. Lately, NBC's left-leaning cable news sister has offered plenty of ammunition.
Al Sharpton
Despite having slightly different approaches during their activist careers, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba are both legends of the American civil- and human-rights movements.
U.S. Sees Russian Hand in Envoy's Bugged Call
Two senior American diplomats, thinking their conversation about the Ukraine was secure and private, were caught disparaging the European Union in a phone call that was apparently bugged, and U.S. officials say they strongly suspect Russia of leaking the conversation.
Pseudo-Lesbians, Ballet, in Sochi Olympics Opening
A pseudo-lesbian pop duo, a famed opera singer and a romp through Russian history await viewers as the Sochi Winter Olympics launch Friday with an opening ceremony meant to showcase to the world the ultimate achievement of Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Muslims Flee Capital of Central African Republic
Thousands of Muslims fled for their lives from the capital of Central African Republic on Friday, with Christian crowds cheering as the truckloads of Muslim families made their way out of town.
Miss. Local Officials Could Get to Set 2 Holidays
City and county governments in Mississippi might get more flexibility to declare local holidays.
Teachers to 'Jump Through Hoops' for Pay Raise?
Another marathon debate session in the Mississippi House of Representatives ended with the 86-26 passage of a bill to increase teacher salaries by about $4,250 over four years.
Opening Statements in Florida Trial Over Loud Music Killing
Prosecutors are presenting their opening statements in the trial of a Florida man charged with fatally shooting a 17-year-old teen during an argument over loud music at a Jacksonville gas station.
Jackson State's Football Signing Class
Wednesday, Feb. 5, marked the first day that the new Jackson State head football coach, Harold Jackson, could begin to put his mark on the Tigers program.
Peace Talks Start Between Pakistan, Taliban Team
Peace talks between the Pakistani government and representatives of the Taliban began on Thursday after a short delay, the first test for the government's controversial initiative of seeking a peaceful resolution to the country's bloody insurgency, officials said.
Sochi's Opening Show: Let Putin's Games Begin
They're designed to celebrate a millennium of Russian might and this country's modern rebound, and kick off two weeks of extraordinary human endeavors and planetary sportsmanship. But the ceremony opening the Sochi Olympics on Friday, more than anything, will be about one man: Vladimir Putin.
E.U. Seeking to Upgrade Bloc's Ties with Cuba
Europe is set to upgrade its ties with Cuba in a bid to broaden economic cooperation and demand more progress on respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, a senior European Union official said Thursday.
Obama: Religious Freedom a U.S. Diplomatic Priority
President Barack Obama tells a non-denominational gathering of political leaders that freedom of religion across the world is important to national security and is a central tenet of U.S. diplomacy.
Miss. Mulls Modest Fine for Texting While Driving
The Mississippi Senate has voted to make texting and driving a crime—but not much of one.
Honoring Great Athletes
It took way too long, but it finally happened. Southern Miss and Oakland Raider punter Ray Guy is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Slate
I hope the Jamaican bobsled team is mic'd up during their runs, and that one of them at some point says: "Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its bobsled time. Cool runnings!"
‘Because the Internet’ Boasts Quality and Quantity
It's difficult to separate the comedic television and movie roles of actor Donald Glover from his unforgiving, guiltlessly pensive persona as rapper Childish Gambino, but his most recent release "Because the Internet" certainly helps cement that divide.
All Heart
Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS' 22nd annual benefit is Feb. 8 at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson.