Senate Rethinks School Board ElectionsThe state Senate changed its plans Thursday on a bill that would have created elections for all school board members.
Kiese LaymonOne night in 1994, Kiese Laymon was playing video games with a friend when they heard the desperate moans of a woman just outside Laymon's Capitol Street apartment.
It's the Weekend!On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Cirque de la Symphonie perform at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Senate Sends Kemper Settlement Bills to GovernorThe state Senate has approved two House-passed bills that codify a settlement between the Public Service Commission and Mississippi Power Co. over the company's Kemper County power plant.
Abortion, Guns Spark Capitol DebateThe Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives put off debating many of the most controversial bills—about guns and abortion—until today's deadline to pass general bills.
Obama Says We Need to Fix Voting Lines. But How?At Tuesday's State of the Union address, Michelle Obama was joined by 102-year-old Desiline Victor, who, like many in Florida and elsewhere, waited hours to vote on Election Day.
Donald DriverThe Green Bay Packers drafted 24 wide receivers before selecting Donald Driver with the 213th pick of the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft.
Home Brewing Comes to a HeadIf Kevin Kowalewski knew what he knows now about Mississippi's home-brewing laws, he might not have moved here from the St. Louis area in August 2012.
A Political Family: Melvin Priester Jr.Attorney Melvin Priester Jr. first dove into politics when he helped manage his father's campaign for Hinds County Court Judge in 2010.
A. Shae WilliamsAt the restless age of 19, Adrenace "Shae" Williams enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, beginning a journey of service that led her across the country until family and career brought her back to serve the community where she grew …
Obama Proposals Face Quick Opposition in CongressPresident Barack Obama set up high-stakes clashes with Republicans over guns, immigration, taxes and climate change in his State of the Union address.