Sequester to Affect Mississippi's ChildrenToday marks the deadline for Congress and the president to agree on a plan to avoid the $85 billion in automatic, indiscriminate spending cuts called the sequester.
Work Stopped at Fulton Ethanol PlantAlthough far behind schedule, Mississippi officials say plans for BlueFire Renewables Inc.'s biofuels plant aren't dead, just dormant.
Obama Urges Court to Overturn Gay Marriage BanIn a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country.
Workers Anxious As Cuts Set to Take EffectFive hundred miles from Capitol Hill, the men and women of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are worrying about paying rent, searching for new jobs and caring for sick loved ones.
Bill to Seal Concealed Gun Info Reaches GovernorThe Mississippi House has sent a bill to the governor's desk to block public access to information about state-issued permits for people to carry concealed weapons.
Local Sales-Tax Option Still Alive for JacksonJackson's hopes for a local-option sales tax remain alive in the state Senate, while bills that would have extended that choice to voters across the state died in both the House and the Senate yesterday.
Justices Voice Skepticism of Voting Rights LawThe Supreme Court's conservative justices voiced deep skepticism Wednesday about a section of a landmark civil rights law that has helped millions of Americans exercise their right to vote.
No Ruckus About Medicare Cuts in SequesterHospitals, doctors and other Medicare providers are on the hook for a 2 percent cut under looming government spending reductions. But they're not raising a ruckus. Why?
Small Businesses Trying to Limit Budget Cut DamageRyan Lemire's company isn't waiting to see if federal budget cuts are going to hurt the software and high-tech consulting business. It's finding new customers.
Senate Democrats, GOP to Stage Votes on Rival CutsAcross-the-board spending cuts all but certain, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are staging a politically charged showdown designed to avoid public blame for any resulting inconvenience or disruption in government services.
The City Gets ProudJackson is set to have a day filled with gay Saturday, March 2, with two LGBT events taking place downtown.
A Matter of TimeJackson's efforts to pay for infrastructure improvements may be stalled in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Where’s the Celebration?The city has contractors sitting on their hands as the Celebrate Jackson public-relations campaign continues to stagger down an unclear path.
Lindsey: Man of FaithJerry Lindsey never thought about running for public office until, he said, God stepped in and changed his mind.
Playing Odds of Last Frost PlantingJust about every day, I hear of someone who just couldn't wait until planting time to start digging in the ground and planting a crop for summer.
Norwood Wins Senate ElectionFormer Jackson Public Schools school board member Sollie B. Norwood has defeated former Jackson city councilman Marshand Crisler in a runoff to complete the term of the late state Sen. Sen. Alice Harden.
Miss. House OKs List of Tax Breaks for BusinessesThe Mississippi House has approved tens of millions of dollars' worth of tax breaks for businesses, but it's unclear if the proposals will survive the Senate.
Obama Rejects Plan for More Say in Spending CutsPresident Barack Obama brushed off a Republican plan Tuesday to give him flexibility to allocate $85 billion in looming spending cuts, wanting no part of a deal that would force him to choose between the bad and the terrible.
Wireless Connections Creep Into Everyday ThingsThe first wave of wireless was all about getting people to talk to each other on cellphones. The second will be getting things to talk to each other, with no humans in between.
Advanced Breast Cancer Edges Up in Younger WomenAdvanced breast cancer has increased slightly among young women, a 34-year analysis suggests. The disease is still uncommon among women younger than 40, and the small change has experts scratching their heads about possible reasons.
Budget Battle Guide: This Time May Be for RealAmerica's leaders have threatened to shut the government down, drive it over a cliff and bounce it off the ceiling. Now they're ready to smack it with a "sequester." And it sounds like they mean it this time.
Hagel Takes Helm at Pentagon After Bitter FightChuck Hagel took charge Wednesday of the Defense Department with deep budget cuts looming and Republican opponents still doubtful that he's up to the job.
Miss. Senate Passes Secretary of State BudgetThe Mississippi Senate on Tuesday approved $695,000 for the secretary of state to defend a proposed voter identification law, and the budget bill moves on to the House for more work.
Today marks the deadline for Congress and the president to agree on a plan to avoid the $85 billion in automatic, indiscriminate spending cuts called the sequester.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, a case challenging the constitutionality of a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Jackson's hopes for a local-option sales tax remain alive in the state Senate, while bills that would have extended that choice to voters across the state died in both the House and the Senate yesterday.
Jackson is set to have a day filled with gay Saturday, March 2, with two LGBT events taking place downtown.
Jackson's efforts to pay for infrastructure improvements may be stalled in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
The city has contractors sitting on their hands as the Celebrate Jackson public-relations campaign continues to stagger down an unclear path.
Jerry Lindsey never thought about running for public office until, he said, God stepped in and changed his mind.
Just about every day, I hear of someone who just couldn't wait until planting time to start digging in the ground and planting a crop for summer.