Hosemann's Voter ID SubterfugeNowhere does the secretary of state's website make it clear that the Mississippi's voter-identification law, which the Legislature and governor approved in May, will not be in effect for the November election.
Baptist Rebuilds BelhavenAnyone who has driven by Baptist Health Systems Hospital on North State Street recently has noticed the construction workers building the metal-and-brick structure just across the street.
Legislative Candidates Will Run in Old Districts Special election candidates in two north Mississippi legislative races will run using old district lines, though officials say that decision may be challenged in court.
Chamber Gives $200K for Lake ProjectPearl River Vision Foundation, which is working with local officials to work up a plan to reduce flooding along the Pearl River, received $200,000 from the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership this afternoon.
Restaurants Promote Racial ReconciliationSeveral Jackson restaurants are taking part in an initiative to encourage better understanding and unity among different races and ethnicities in the city today and Thursday.
Jackson OKs $400M for Fines, Sewer Work Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. says the city was able to craft a deal with the EPA that allowed the city to pay less with more time to make repairs.
YOUR TURN: Obama's Rope-A-Dope RevisitedWe were at my sister's house with two generations watching the first of three scheduled presidential debates. The rest of my siblings kept in touch via telephone and texting.
States Resist Congress' Payday Loan BillThe power to regulate controversial non-bank products such as installment, title and payday loans could be snatched away from states under a congressional proposal.
Duff DorroughDuff Dorrough had a long and storied musical history in Mississippi.
Morris, Nunnelee Tow Party LinesRepublican U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee says he has embraced his party's agenda and wants north Mississippi voters to send him back to Congress so he can keep working on it.