Kemper Overruns Drag Down Southern Co. Stock
Troubles at the Kemper County power plant that Mississippi Power Co. is building are so great that they're dragging down the stock of parent Southern Co.
Justices Wary of Unlimited Cellphone Searches
The Supreme Court seemed wary Tuesday of allowing police unbridled freedom to search through cellphones of people they arrest, taking on a new issue of privacy in the face of rapidly changing technology.
Battling Brain Drain, New Duling Debuts and Tacos for Charity
On Friday, May 2, Arden Barnett, founder of entertainment company ardenland, is inviting everyone in the Jackson community to see the updates and new features he's made to Duling Hall during a concert featuring The Wild Feathers and Tennessee Jet.
Election-Year Senate Vote Nears on Minimum Wage
Win or lose—and they'll probably lose—Democrats hope this week's Senate showdown over raising the federal minimum wage reaps them benefits in November's congressional elections.
Hearing Delayed on Mississippi Power Kemper Costs
Upcoming hearings on whether Mississippi Power Co. should be able to get customers to pay for its Kemper County power plant have been postponed.
Mississippi Business Owners Push Back on 'Religious Freedom' Law
In conservative Mississippi, some business owners who support equal treatment for gays and lesbians are pushing back against a new law that bans government from limiting the free practice of religion.
California Bill Reignites Affirmative Action Fight
Nearly 20 years after California became the first state to ban the use of race and ethnicity in college admissions, a proposal to reinstate affirmative action has sparked a backlash that is forging a new divide in the state's powerful Democratic Party and creating opportunity for conservatives.
Blow Dry Bar Hits Jackson, Sal and Mookie's Hits the Coast, Local Dishes Hit the National Scene
Nathan Coughlin, owner of Nathan's Salon and Nathan's at Great Scott, will bring a new hairstyling option to Jackson with the opening of Vamp the Blow Dry Bar in Fondren Plaza at the end of May.
White House Updating Online Privacy Policy
A new Obama administration privacy policy released Friday explains how the government will gather the user data of online visitors to WhiteHouse.gov, mobile apps and social media sites, and it clarifies that online comments, whether tirades or tributes, are in the open domain.
David Watkins Appeals Secretary of State Ruling Against Him
David Watkins has appealed a ruling that he violated state law in a bond money transfer from one development to another.
Bryant Signs Bills to Limit Union Activities
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant has signed three bills to limit labor union activities in Mississippi.
TEDx Jackson and The Children's Collaborative
On Nov. 6, Jackson attorney, developer and Jackson Chamber of Commerce board member David Pharr will host TEDx Jackson, the first TED conference in Mississippi.
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.
Prepare to Die, Again: A Review of “Dark Souls 2”
"Dark Souls 2" is the third entry in the Souls series, a further refinement on an already impeccably polished property.
Welcoming LGBT Customers, Zoo Brew and Bulldog Barkade
Campbell's Bakery owner Mitchell Moore created a Facebook page where business owners can sign up and make a public stance that they are not going to discriminate against LGBT customers by posting their support on the page.
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- Mississippi Manufacturers Association to Bryant: Veto the Anti-LGBT Bill
- Moe's Southwest Grill Returning to Jackson
- 540: A New 'Ultra Lounge' on Farish St. Just in Time for JSU Homecoming
- Attorney General Warns of Phishing Scam Targeted Mac Users
- C-L Delivered 13 Pink Slips?
- Women's Progress Nonexistent at the Top