In Court, Dems Allege Conspiracy Between Trump Camp, Russia
The national Democratic Party sued President Donald Trump's campaign, his son, his son-in-law, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks on Friday, accusing them of an intricate conspiracy to undercut Democrats in the 2016 election by stealing tens of thousands of emails and documents.
In Comey Memos, Trump Talks of Jailed Journalists, 'Hookers'
In a series of startlingly candid conversations, President Donald Trump told former FBI Director James Comey that he had serious concerns about the judgment of a top adviser, asked about the possibility of jailing journalists and described a boast from Vladimir Putin about Russian prostitutes, according to Comey's notes of the talks obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday night.
Mississippi Supreme Court Rejects Zoning for Costco Store
A unanimous Mississippi Supreme Court says a suburb acted improperly in rezoning property for what would be Mississippi's first Costco store.
Tuition to Rise 4 Percent on Average at Mississippi Schools
Mississippi's eight public universities plan to raise tuition by an average of 4 percent next fall.
Mississippi GOP Hopefuls Decry Federal Spending, Regulations
Republicans running for an open congressional seat in Mississippi are advocating cuts in federal spending and regulations.
Report Lauds Mississippi Preschool Quality, Knocks Size
A new report says Mississippi's state-funded preschool program, though small, continues to score well on quality measures.
Mississippi Sending Election Reminders to Military Members
Thousands of Mississippi National Guard members are training for deployment, and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann is pushing to ensure they know when to vote in upcoming elections.
Supreme Court Strikes Down as Vague Part of Immigration Law
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that part of a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes is too vague to be enforced.
GAO Says EPA Violated Spending Law on Pruitt's Privacy Booth
An internal government watchdog says the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal spending laws when purchasing a $43,000 soundproof privacy booth for Administrator Scott Pruitt to make private phone calls in his office.
Governor Vetoes Change in Parole Supervision Fees
Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that he says would cause a financial hardship to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Trump Pardons Scooter Libby, Says He Was 'Treated Unfairly'
President Donald Trump issued a full pardon Friday to I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, suggesting the former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney had been "treated unfairly" by a special counsel at a moment when the president himself faces an escalating special counsel investigation.
Dems: Block Corporate Tax Cuts, Put Money in Transportation
Democratic leaders in the Mississippi Legislature say the state should block corporate tax cuts and put money into fixing highways and bridges.
Tightest Abortion Law in US on Hold for Several More Months
The most restrictive abortion law in the United States will remain on hold for at least several more months.
Mississippi House Leaders Unveil New Transportation Proposal
Mississippi House leaders are proposing a new plan that could put hundreds of millions more dollars into highways and bridges.
Groups Seek to Open 17 Charter Schools in Mississippi
Groups are expressing interest in opening 17 charter schools in Mississippi. The state's Charter School Authorizer Board on Monday accepted letters of intent from 16 potential school operators.