Rep. George Flaggs to RetireState Rep. George Flaggs, a Democrat from Vicksburg who has served in the House since 1988, says he will retire after the 2013 session.
Funds, Training, Jobs and a Full Figured ChestCentral Mississippi Planning and Development District will soon administer $5 million in technical skills training for the unemployed and underemployed.
Register to vote by Noon on Oct. 6! Here's How ...To register to vote in Hinds County, you can pick up a voter-registration application at the Circuit Clerk’s office downstairs at 407 E. Pascagoula St.
Obama, Romney Spar Over Troubles AbroadPresident Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are sparring over how best to address U.S. challenges abroad in nearly back-to-back addresses at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting.
Think Like Einstein—on your iPadWhile Albert Einstein's genius isn't included, an exclusive iPad application launched Tuesday promises to make detailed images of his brain more accessible to scientists than ever before.
Romney Swipes at Obama Over Libya, Israel & ChinaMitt Romney led a chorus of Republican criticism of the administration's foreign policy on Monday, accusing President Barack Obama of minimizing the recent killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya as a mere "bump in the road" rather than part …
Ex-Supe Denies Redistricting About RaceGeorge Smith, the former president of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, denies that race played a role in crafting the county's redistricting plan.
Hotel Could Add $14M to RevenuesJackson Convention Complex General Manager Kelvin D. Moore thinks an associated hotel could increase the center's annual economic impact on the city by more than 50 percent.
Why Wall Street Regulation and Reform MattersThe 2008 financial crisis roiled the banking system and swamped the global economy, leaving millions of Americans jobless, underemployed or facing foreclosure.
Chick-Fil-A Back in the Fryer Thanks to Confusing Same-Sex StanceControversy flared up this week when a Chicago politician said the company was no longer giving to groups that oppose same-sex marriage, angering Christian conservatives who supported Chick-fil-A this summer when its president reaffirmed his opposition to gay marriage. Civil …
Homeless People Ask for JobsMichael Hunter is homeless, and tired of depending on charitable organizations and churches to feed him.
Hinds Lawsuit Alleges Racial ImproprietiesThe Hinds County Republican Party and the county's only white supervisor are suing four black county supervisors, charging race was used improperly as a factor in redrawing district voting lines.
iPhone's New Maps: A Rare Setback for AppleApple released an update to its iPhone and iPad operating system on Wednesday that replaces Google Maps with Apple's own application. Early upgraders are reporting that the new maps are less detailed, look weird and misplace landmarks. It's shaping up …
The Changing Faces of Jackson When Shawna Davie came to the capital city from St. Louis to attend Jackson State University, like many college students, she didn't know what she'd do with her life.
Will Miss. School Funding Formula Survive?The gap between MAEP, the school funding formula, and money state lawmakers appropriate could widen to more than $300 million.
City Denies JPS Budget Increase The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year.
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