Hosemann's Office: No Voter ID NeededUp until recently, a Mississippi citizen looking for voting information on the secretary of state's website might have been confused.
Gun Industry Thrives During Obama's Term in OfficePresident Barack Obama has presided over a heyday for the gun industry despite predictions by the National Rifle Association four years ago that he would be the "most anti-gun president in American history." Gun buyers fear that Obama wants to …
Phillip Lafayette Gibbs & James Earl GreenIn May 1970, the sound of gunfire aimed at students ceased sounds of protest on what was then the Jackson State College campus (now Jackson State University).
It's the Weekend!On Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Pickens Mayor Joel Gill Dies in Car CrashPickens Mayor Joel Gill, who was a past candidate for Mississippi agriculture commissioner and U.S. congress, has died in a car accident.
JPS Gets Extension on Withdrawal of Accreditation with ConditionsThe Mississippi Board of Education voted today to grant Jackson Public Schools an extension to come into full compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act if the district agrees to criteria outlined in a proposed agreement.
Nightmare Election Scenarios Worry Both PartiesHere in a county that knows a thing or two about Election Day meltdowns, both parties are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential election.
Afghan Police School Tries to Fix Struggling ForceAt the gate to the National Police Academy, on the western edge of the Afghan capital, the guard's rifle bolts into firing position. "Stop!" he shouts.
Newsweek Had Unique Troubles as Industry RecoversNewsweek's decision to stop publishing a print edition after 80 years and bet its life entirely on a digital future may be more a commentary on its own problems than a definitive statement on the health of the magazine industry.
10 Things to Know for FridayYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Gun Sales, NRA Thrive Under Obama AdministrationPresident Barack Obama has presided over a heyday for the gun industry despite predictions by the National Rifle Association four years ago that he would be the "most anti-gun president in American history." Gun buyers fear that Obama wants to …
Miss. Schools Eligible for Conversion to ChartersBecause they have performed poorly for three years in a row, 35 schools across Mississippi are eligible to be converted into public charter schools.
Energy: Why It Matters and Where The Candidates StandBoth candidates pledge energy independence, while U.S. dependence on imported oil has declined in recent years, in part because of the economic downturn, improved efficiency and changes in consumer behavior.
Gas Prices Finally Heading DownThe national average retail price has fallen for ten straight days and is now $3.74 per gallon. It could mark the beginning of the usual autumn decrease that was delayed this year because of refinery problems and high oil prices.
Up until recently, a Mississippi citizen looking for voting information on the secretary of state's website might have been confused.