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Obama Tests Work Policies on Federal Contractors

Sidestepping Congress, President Barack Obama is using the federal government's vast array of contractors to impose rules on wages, pay disparities and hiring on a segment of the private sector that gets taxpayer money and falls under his control.

Nissan Settles Worker's Labor Practice Charge

Nissan Motor Co. says it has settled an unfair labor practice charge with a pro-union worker at its assembly plant in Canton, Miss.

As SB2681 Passes, A Gay Mississippi Businessman Talks Back to the Far Right

"I don't have to look back very far in my lived experience to recall a time when I was afraid to live openly. I once thought the very best I could hope for was to get a job, fall in love, and keep that part of my life hidden from family and clients."

New Restaurant, Entrepreneur Center in Jackson

Two months ago, Joseph "Stax" Tierre added Norma Ruth's restaurant to his plaza of shops on Ellis Avenue.

Senate Gives Final Approval to 3 Anti-Union Bills

Bills that aim to restrict union organizing and picketing practices in Mississippi, as well as restrict governments' abilities to pressure employers to use unionized workers, are on their way to Gov. Phil Bryant.

Soul Wired, Mama Hamil's and Outlets of Mississippi

Soul Wired Cafe offers healthy cuisine with plenty of vegetarian items, geared toward getting people to eat right and is also a cultural venue that provides a mix of music, art, and poetry with plenty of soul.

Mentoring, Telemedicine and Home Health

Last week, St. Dominic’s announced an expanded partnership with REACH Health Inc. that will allow the hospital to connect lung specialists with acute care pulmonary patients.

United Airlines 1263 Diverted to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport

United Flight 1263 on route from Chicago to New Orleans developed a mechanical problem and landed at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International airport at approximately 9:30 pm.

Obama to Order Strengthened Overtime Pay Rules

President Barack Obama is seeking changes in overtime rules that will make millions of workers eligible for time-and-a-half pay for their extra work.

Home on the Range: A Review of ‘Banished’

The challenge of a good city builder is all in the planning. Never is the player expected to react on the fly—that's the domain of real-time strategy.

UMMC, Innovate Mississippi and Entergy

March 6 saw two important new developments for University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Anti-Labor Bills an 'Attack on Democracy'?

Yesterday, the Mississippi House of Representatives advanced several bills that would restrict labor unionizing and picketing activities, which Chandler called an "attack on the democracy."

New Restaurant and Flight Developments for Jackson

A number of Jackson restaurants have big plans in store for the near future.

99 Problems

The city of Greenwood and one of its major employers, Viking Range LLC, seem like a lesson in contrasts.

Major Bitcoin Exchange Said to Be Insolvent

One of the world's largest bitcoin exchanges has seemingly disappeared, delivering a severe blow to the virtual currency as it struggles to gain legitimacy.

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