Senate Sends Anti-Obesity Bill to GovernorIn an effort to address Mississippi's obesity epidemic, the Legislature has passed HB 1530 and sent it to Gov. Haley Barbour for his signature.
$20 Million Loan Approved for Old Capitol GreenGov. Haley Barbour approved a $20 million loan for the Old Capitol Green infrastructure improvements Monday, in a move that the development's supporters consider a critical early step.
Governor Signs DNA BillMississippi Gov. Haley Barbour signed SB 2709 into law yesterday. The bill mandates that the state preserve DNA evidence and conduct DNA testing on biological evidence.
Eudora Welty Play SeriesIt's only fitting that this writing contest is named after Eudora Welty. Not only was she on the New Stage board of directors, but her work is also is a glorious, beaming example of what it means to be good …
Feds: Melton Jury's Racial Makeup is Not a FactorFederal prosecutors argued Monday that concerns about racial demographics of the jury pool for Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's upcoming federal re-trial should not factor into the jury selection process.
Tuesday's Starting FiveMSU and USM collide at Trustmark. It's a great day for DSU and MSU women's hoops. NCAA probes Hogs.
Use Less InkI'm forever trying to conserve the ink in my printer so that I don't spend a small fortune on cartridges. So, when I found Ecofont, I did a little private dance of joy. The font looks like a standard san …
District Taking Second Look at Stimulus AllocationsU.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson told the Jackson Free Press today that the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District was rethinking a plan to allot $12.2 million in stimulus money for road and bridge repair in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties. …
Mississippi Soldiers Head Back to IraqThis May, nearly 3,200 Mississippi Army National Guard soldiers will begin final training before shipping out to Iraq, reports WAPT.
[On The Runway] "Fashion Faux Paws: A Stylish Benefit For CARABenefiting the Community Animal Rescue and Adoption, "Fashion Faux Paws" offers not only a tasty lunch, but also a runway show with the spring's new fashions and lovable animals that desperately need homes.
MEMA Sends Warning to LouisianaEmergency cottages sold to Louisiana-based Henderson Auctions are not fit for human habitation, says the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, which transferred title on 232 units to the auction house.
Legislators Make Child-Selling IllegalA 2008 case where a Yalobusha County woman attempted to sell her granddaughter for $2,000 and a car prompted legislators to enact a law making selling children in Mississippi a crime, reports the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Monday's March Madness Starting FiveMississippi State wins its way into the NCAA Tournament. ... JSU and UM will be spending the postseason at home. ... Millsaps' streak snapped. ... Like we said before, JPS rules in hoops.
Gross: Why Obama Should Ignore the DowNewsweek business columnist Daniel Gross explains why investor ire at Obama about the stock market's ups and downs is misplaced. And he advises Obama to ignore the naysayers and stay focused:
MSU Wins SEC TournamentMississippi State is headed for the NCAA basketball tournament after defeating Tennessee, 64-61, on Sunday in the SEC Tournament championship game.
MSU and USM collide at Trustmark. It's a great day for DSU and MSU women's hoops. NCAA probes Hogs.
Mississippi State wins its way into the NCAA Tournament. ... JSU and UM will be spending the postseason at home. ... Millsaps' streak snapped. ... Like we said before, JPS rules in hoops.