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Council Backs Mayor's Plan on TaxesMayor Chokwe Lumumba received approval from Jackson's City Council to reallocate 5.56 mills of tax money to bail out the zoo, among other things.
Energy Savings Simply in the Power of ObservationThe Hawthorne effect can be a decisive factor in any study trying to assess energy awareness and electricity consumption, scientists at Carnegie Mellon University reported on Monday.
CJ RhodesEver since CJ Rhodes swept into Jackson just a few short years ago, he has been a big, important part of the community.
It's the Weekend!On Sunday, the All 4 Children Consignment Jackson Fall/Winter Sale is from 8 a.m.-noon at Mississippi Trade Mart.
World Leaders Push Big Companies to Pay More TaxesLeaders of the world's 20 largest economies have committed to crack down on cross-border companies that use tax havens.
Report: Ohio Kidnapper Called Mother of 1 VictimCleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro said he called the mother of one of his captives and told the woman her daughter was alive and had become his wife, according to interrogation tapes.
Miss. to Set Up Business Health Insurance MarketMississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says he's going ahead with plans for a small business health insurance exchange.
Tea Party Express Rolls into JacksonTea Party Express Chairman Amy Kremer led a press conference at the downtown Marriott Wednesday, calling out legislators who have not sufficiently opposed the Affordable Care Act.
FAQ: How Will The Individual Mandate Work?The federal health law's individual mandate, one of the key building blocks of the insurance overhaul, remains controversial as the October start date approaches for enrolling in new online marketplaces.
Mississippi BravesThe formula was simple for the Mississippi Braves Sept. 2, the final day of play in the 2013 Southern League Season: All the team had to do was win against the Jacksonville Suns and hope the Mobile Baybears defeated the …
Ex-Chevron Lobbyist Joins PSCSteve Renfroe, a former lobbyist for Chevron Corporation, will take over as one of Mississippi's top public-utilities regulators.
Everett NeasmanProfessor Everett Neasman looks outside the window of his office at Jackson State University and sees Shakespeare.
Studies Take Early Look at Health Law's PremiumsCoverage under President Barack Obama's health care law won't be cheap, but cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options, according to two independent private studies.
Business Groups Cool to Raising Taxes for RoadsBusiness groups still aren't ready to raise Mississippi's taxes to repair and build highways and bridges.
Jackson Ordinance Seeks to Curb State Gun LawCity Council President Charles Tillman has introduced a gun ordinance that would ban handguns from most public places.