From the Wire
- ACA Co-Ops Lose Millions in 2015; Some Expect 2016 Profits
The Affordable Care Act's health insurance co-ops absorbed deep financial losses last year, and 2016 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for these nonprofit alternatives to traditional insurers.
- Deluge Swamps Mississippi from Delta Region to Gulf Coast
Rain kept falling in Mississippi Friday as rescuers plucked people from flash flooding and residents along Delta rivers sandbagged against rising waters.
- Trump Faces Questions About Rally Violence at GOP Debate
As Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump attempts to unify a fractured GOP around his candidacy, images of his supporters attacking protesters and allegations that he's inciting violence are casting new attention on the divisive nature of his candidacy.
- 100 Evacuated in Mississippi as Severe Weather Moves In
The director of the state emergency management agency in Mississippi says about 100 people have been evacuated in the Delta as a result of severe weather.
- Man Gets Second Plea Hearing Over Noose on Ole Miss Statue
A judge has set a second guilty plea hearing for a man federal prosecutors say placed a noose on the University of Mississippi's statue of its first black student.
- Reeves, Senators Renew Push for $575 Million in Tax Cuts
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Republican senators are renewing their effort to push through a $575 million package of tax cuts, even as Mississippi officials consider a revenue shortfall and the prospect of raising other taxes for transportation.
- Governor Appoints Rep. Coleman as Circuit Judge in Delta
State Rep. Linda Coleman is becoming a circuit judge in the Mississippi Delta.
- Sheriff Confirms Man Killed During Mississippi Home Invasion Was Escaped Murder Suspect
A sheriff is confirming that a man who broke into a Mississippi home and struggled for hours with the homeowners before he was shot to death was a murder suspect who escaped from jail a week ago.
- Indictment: Downtown Jackson Leader Stole and Misused Money
An indictment says the head of a downtown Jackson development group misused money in an investigation that has also led to two high-ranking employees of the Mississippi Audit Department being charged with hindering prosecution. - Jackson Police Officer Shot While Answering Robbery Call
Authorities in Mississippi say an armed robbery suspect shot a Jackson police officer. - Trump, Clinton win Mississippi Primaries
Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential primary in Mississippi, edging out Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to post his 13th state victory of the 2016 White House race. Hillary Clinton is adding to her big delegate lead after a win …
- Officer Must Testify Against Colleagues in Freddie Gray Case
A Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray must testify against his colleagues while he awaits a retrial, Maryland's highest court ruled Tuesday.
- Health Law Fines Double for Many Uninsured at Tax Time
Many people who went without health insurance last year are now seeing fines more than double under President Barack Obama's health care law, tax preparation company H&R Block said Tuesday.
- Mississippi House Lets 2 Contested Bills Die
The Mississippi House of Representatives has decided to kill two bills by not taking them up for debate.
- Mississippi Mostly Overlooked Before Presidential Primaries
Mississippi has received relatively little attention from presidential candidates ahead of its primaries, with campaigns focusing time and resources in several other states.