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.
Michelle ObamaFirst lady Michelle Obama made Clinton her first stop on a two-day tour promoting her signature Let's Move anti-obesity program.
Lone Miss. Abortion Clinic Set for License HearingMississippi's only abortion clinic is scheduled for an April 18 license revocation hearing before the state Department of Health, and officials say a decision could come days or weeks later.
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.
Euvester SimpsonOriginally from Itta Bena, Euvester Simpson returned to Mississippi after starting high school in Wisconsin, and graduated from Greenwood's Amanda Elzy High School.
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.
Council Rejects Street-Repair ProposalMayor Harvey Johnson's biggest election-year project hit a dead end Monday when an overwhelming majority of the Jackson City Council's Budget Committee voted against a $10-million bond issue for street projects.
Nissan, SBA Video Contest and New LegislationNissan and employees at the company's vehicle assembly plant in Canton pledged to contribute $354,400 to the United Way in 2013, beginning with a $25,000 donation to United Way of the Capitol Area.
David BannerEducation holds importance to record producer and rapper David Banner. This week, he will be a keynote speaker at two separate events about education in Jackson.
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.
First lady Michelle Obama made Clinton her first stop on a two-day tour promoting her signature Let's Move anti-obesity program.
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.
Originally from Itta Bena, Euvester Simpson returned to Mississippi after starting high school in Wisconsin, and graduated from Greenwood's Amanda Elzy High School.
Mayor Harvey Johnson's biggest election-year project hit a dead end Monday when an overwhelming majority of the Jackson City Council's Budget Committee voted against a $10-million bond issue for street projects.
Nissan and employees at the company's vehicle assembly plant in Canton pledged to contribute $354,400 to the United Way in 2013, beginning with a $25,000 donation to United Way of the Capitol Area.
Education holds importance to record producer and rapper David Banner. This week, he will be a keynote speaker at two separate events about education in Jackson.