Senators Seek Pact on Gun-Buy Background ChecksA cornerstone of President Barack Obama's drive to check gun violence is gathering bipartisan steam as four senators, including two of the National Rifle Association's congressional champions, privately seek compromise on requiring far more firearms purchasers to undergo background checks.
Republicans Scramble for the Center on ImmigrationSince the November elections, many other Republicans nationwide have tempered their tone on immigration—if not reversed course completely—after years of tacking right to appeal to grass-roots activists who dominate GOP primaries.
Chemicals Linked to Obesity in Black ChildrenBlack children with high levels of hormone-altering chemicals used in some shampoos and lotions are more likely to be obese, according to research published today.
Entergy 4Q Net Income Nearly DoublesElectric power company Entergy Corp. said today that its fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled helped by lower income tax expenses.
Senators Seek Deal on Gun-Sale Background ChecksA bipartisan quartet of senators, including two National Rifle Association members and two with "F'' ratings from the potent firearms lobby, are quietly trying to find a compromise on expanding the requirement for gun-sale background checks.
Jackson Eyes $300 Million for Water NeedsJackson is facing about $300 million in needed improvements to the city's water system over the next 20 years, a new study shows.
A Patient's Guide: How To Stay Safe In a HospitalPropping up a patient's hospital bed at a 30-degree angle can help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia. Using alcohol wipes kills staph bugs, but you need bleach wipes to kill C. diff germs. High-protein snacks can help prevent bed sores.
AP Sources: House Dems Offer Own Gun Control PlanHouse Democrats will unveil 15 proposals for curbing gun violence that resemble President Barack Obama's plan and will include a call for banning assault weapons, people familiar with the package said Wednesday.
White House Allies Produce Preschool-for-All PlanDays before President Barack Obama outlines his agenda for the coming year, a think tank with close ties to the White House is outlining a plan that would provide preschool for all children within five years.
Lawmakers to Get Drone Report Before CIA HearingPresident Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA faces a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing just hours after lawmakers are expected to receive a classified report providing the rationale for drone strikes targeting Americans working with al-Qaida overseas.
Expansion Not in Medicaid Bill, but Not Dead IssueMississippi lawmakers are holding onto a chance to debate Medicaid expansion in the next few weeks, even though the governor and other Republicans oppose growth in the program.
Why Not JSU?Not many days ago, Jackson State University announced a plan to expand its campus beyond the city limits of Jackson into Madison.
Belhaven Joins Register, Kellogg OpensThe State Department of Archives and History announced in January that the Belhaven neighborhood has become part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Forget the KumbayaSome former mayors of Mississippi Delta towns would like to have a word with Gov. Phil Bryant.
Nunnelee Reintroduces Akin's BillMississippi's U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee is reviving the specter of former Rep. Todd Akin, a fellow Republican from Missouri.
Madison Mayor Tries to Block JSUJackson State University President Carolyn Meyers didn't imagine she would face opposition when she announced in January the school's plans to open a satellite campus in Madison.
Hometown CandidateWhen Courtney Walker was 14, one of the local TV channels came to his central Jackson neighborhood and interviewed him. The focus of the story was crime, as it is with many stories on the tube about Jackson.
Strange Bedfellows: Business, Labor on ImmigrationUnlikely allies, business and labor leaders joined in support of the White House's immigration overhaul efforts Tuesday while also launching high-stakes negotiations to overcome an issue that has split them before — creating a guest-worker program to ensure future immigrants …
Analysis: Obama, GOP Disagree, Again, on SpendingAfter two tumultuous years of budget brinkmanship, President Barack Obama and Republicans in Congress finally agree on something — namely, that a previous 10-year pact to cut $1 trillion across the board was such a bad idea it must be …
AP Source: Outdoor Retail Exec. Picked for InteriorPresident Barack Obama on Wednesday will nominate business executive and former engineer Sally Jewell to lead the Interior Department, an administration official said.
The United States is facing a national security crisis—but not from a foreign enemy.
Black children with high levels of hormone-altering chemicals used in some shampoos and lotions are more likely to be obese, according to research published today.
Commissioner Mike Chaney said he feels the Obama administration has betrayed him for denying the state's application.
Jackson is facing about $300 million in needed improvements to the city's water system over the next 20 years, a new study shows.
Propping up a patient's hospital bed at a 30-degree angle can help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia. Using alcohol wipes kills staph bugs, but you need bleach wipes to kill C. diff germs. High-protein snacks can help prevent bed sores.
Not many days ago, Jackson State University announced a plan to expand its campus beyond the city limits of Jackson into Madison.
The State Department of Archives and History announced in January that the Belhaven neighborhood has become part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Some former mayors of Mississippi Delta towns would like to have a word with Gov. Phil Bryant.
Mississippi's U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee is reviving the specter of former Rep. Todd Akin, a fellow Republican from Missouri.
Jackson State University President Carolyn Meyers didn't imagine she would face opposition when she announced in January the school's plans to open a satellite campus in Madison.
When Courtney Walker was 14, one of the local TV channels came to his central Jackson neighborhood and interviewed him. The focus of the story was crime, as it is with many stories on the tube about Jackson.