Norway's Killer of 77 Deemed SaneBreivik got what he wanted: a ruling that paints him as a political terrorist instead of a psychotic mass murderer.
Gov. Bryant Chimes in on ImmigrationGov. Phil Bryant has issued an Executive Order reaffirming Mississippi law that prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits.
JPD Reports Crime IncreasesViolent crime in Jackson is up 92 percent from the same week last year reported the Jackson Police Department in its weekly statistics.
Most Miss. Students Unprepared for CollegeMississippi's ACT scores remained the worst in the nation last year, despite an increasing number of students taking courses that are supposed to prepare them for college.
Bryant Creates Council for Gulf FundsMore than 100 business and civic leaders from the Mississippi Gulf Coast will advise Gov. Phil Bryant on how to spend funds to help with oil-spill recovery efforts.
Redistricting Raises Eyebrows The Jackson City Council finally has its redistricting options in hand. However, a few of the plans have citizens and council members on the offensive.
MetroCenter, JPS Budget Worry Council Watkins Development is facing lawsuits from subcontractors who say developer David Watkins has not paid them for work they did at Metrocenter Mall.
Cause of Riot Revealed Little made sense in the hours after a riot erupted at a privately run federal prison in Natchez on May 20.
Beyond 'The End of History' In a fascinating article: "We, The Web Kids," Pietr Czerski, makes a statement that is as startling as it is startlingly true: "We do not use the Internet, we live on the Internet."
Saggy Pants and JSU While I understand the cartoon was intended to poke fun at Stokes' attempt to better our region's youth, it took an unfair swipe at Jackson State University students.
Is 'Forcible' Better than 'Legitimate'?Unless you've been hiding from everything electronic this week, you've heard about Rep. Todd Akin, a six-term Republican from Missouri, making comments about rape last weekend.
Teacher Evaluation Talk Skips Details of Miss. PlanMississippi lawmakers are learning about teacher evaluations, but some may not realize the state Department of Education is creating a statewide evaluation system.
Millsaps College Recognized as a Top Educational ValueMillsaps College is the best college in the state of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama based on student satisfaction, postgraduate success, four-year graduation rate and competitive awards.
7 Arrested for Jail ContrabandSeven people were arrested for allegedly trying to introduce contraband to the Hinds County jail.
Rep. Akin Defies GOP, Romney to Stay in Senate Race"I misspoke one word in one sentence on one day, and all of a sudden, overnight, everybody decides, 'Well, Akin can't possibly win,'" Akin said on a national radio show hosted by former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
Obama Criticizes Romney, Ryan on College Funding CutsPresident Barack Obama told Ohio students Tuesday that proposed Republican cuts to college aid show that opponent Mitt Romney "does not think investing in your future is worth it."
Akin Rejects Uproar Over 'One Word,' Vows to Stay in RaceRep. Todd Akin renewed his vow to carry on with his embattled Senate campaign Tuesday, even as a key deadline loomed to withdraw from the race over his comments that women's bodies can prevent pregnancies in cases of "legitimate rape."
Lil's, UMMC and Wall StreetLillie Naylor's friends have a running joke about her jewelry business she started out of her home in 2006.
11-mile Stretch of Mississippi River ClosedNearly 100 boats and barges were waiting for passage Monday along an 11-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that has been closed due to low water levels.
Howard Ind. to Settle Discrimination SuitA Mississippi company that was the target of the largest U.S. workplace raid on undocumented workers has settled a discrimination lawsuit by four black women who claimed the company gave preferential treatment to Latinos.
'Toxic' Rep. Akin Fights to Save GOP Senate Bid Rep. Todd Akin fought to salvage his Senate campaign Monday, even as members of his own party turned against him and a key source of campaign funding was cut off.
Paul Ryan in 2010: 'I'm As Pro-Life as a Person Gets'Since Mitt Romney selected Paul Ryan as his running mate, the presidential campaign's focus has largely centered on the Wisconsin congressman's ambitious plan to transform Medicare and slash government spending. But President Barack Obama's re-election team and its allies have …
Rep. Akin Apologizes But Won't Leave Senate RaceMissouri Rep. Todd Akin apologized Monday for his televised comments that women's bodies are able to prevent pregnancies if they are victims of "a legitimate rape," but he refused to heed calls to abandon his bid for the Senate.
Dems: Redistricting Dilutes Rankin's Black VoteDemocrats have sent a federal complaint alleging that Republican leaders purposely diluted black voting strength when redistricting the county.
Violent crime in Jackson is up 92 percent from the same week last year reported the Jackson Police Department in its weekly statistics.
The Jackson City Council finally has its redistricting options in hand. However, a few of the plans have citizens and council members on the offensive.
Watkins Development is facing lawsuits from subcontractors who say developer David Watkins has not paid them for work they did at Metrocenter Mall.
Little made sense in the hours after a riot erupted at a privately run federal prison in Natchez on May 20.
President Barack Obama told Ohio students Tuesday that proposed Republican cuts to college aid show that opponent Mitt Romney "does not think investing in your future is worth it."
The city made one thing clear Monday: It will not pay for developer's mistakes.
Lillie Naylor's friends have a running joke about her jewelry business she started out of her home in 2006.
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors declined to implement a ban on sagging pants.