Teaira McCowanMississippi State's 6-foot-7 Teaira McCowan flashed across the lane, reaching a huge hand up and swatting the ball out of bounds. The crowd roared its approval. McCowan couldn't help but flash a little grin.
Zoo Wants City Help With Killer DogsBeth Poff, executive director of the Jackson Zoo, wants the City of Jackson to help beef up security around the park after six animals were killed in late December.
Dr. Adolfo CorreaChief executive officers of the Jackson Heart Study have appointed Dr. Adolfo Correa as the new director and principal investigator.
Confederate Flag's Removal Turns King Day into CelebrationCivic leaders, activists, artists and others are celebrating, marching and paying homage Monday to Martin Luther King Jr., marking the 30th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.
Sen. Horhn: Feds Won't Let State Take AirportSen. John Horhn said the Jackson airport’s fate will ultimately rest in the Federal Aviation Administration’s hands, and that’s good news.
Hispanic Kids With Health Insurance at All Time HighThe rate of Hispanic children without health insurance fell to a historic low in 2014, the first year that key parts of Obamacare took effect, but they still represent a disproportionate share of the nation’s uninsured youth, according to a …
Judge Skeptical of Case Against Removing Confederate StatuesA federal judge expressed skepticism Thursday about the legal arguments made by groups seeking to stop New Orleans from removing prominent Confederate monuments from the city, including a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Ten Downtown Bars Could Receive Resort StatusTen more downtown watering holes could receive a designation from the state to stay open—and keep pouring booze—until the wee hours of the morning.
Jerrel WilsonPerhaps the best football player ever at his position and one of the biggest Hall of Fame snubs from Super Bowl I is Kansas City Chiefs punter Jerrel Wilson.