From the Wire

Confederate Flag's Removal Turns King Day into CelebrationCivic leaders, activists, artists and others are celebrating, marching and paying homage Monday to Martin Luther King Jr., marking the 30th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.
Judge Skeptical of Case Against Removing Confederate StatuesA federal judge expressed skepticism Thursday about the legal arguments made by groups seeking to stop New Orleans from removing prominent Confederate monuments from the city, including a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Miss. Senate Committee Starts Hearing Election ChallengeAttorneys are arguing about whether the Mississippi Senate should overturn results of one Senate race in the southwestern part of the state.
Despite Lotto Frenzy, Adoption Seems Unlikely in MississippiMississippi appears no closer today to getting a lottery than it was then, even as residents stream across the borders of the Magnolia State to buy lottery tickets elsewhere.
Text of Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant's Inauguration SpeechThe following is the text of Gov. Phil Bryant's inaugural speech, as prepared for delivery Tuesday.
Ketara ChapelKetara Chapel scored a career-high 19 points on Sunday, Dominique Dillingham added 16 and No. 7 Mississippi State pulled away to beat Arkansas 80-55.
Gov. Phil Bryant Promises 'More of the Same' in Next TermPhil Bryant was at the front of the room Thursday before the Mississippi Economic Council, relishing being governor again.
Analysis: Mississippi Legislators Ease into New 4-Year TermAmbitious new lawmakers who want to zip into the Mississippi Capitol and rapidly change public policy are getting their first tough lesson: Nothing happens quickly at the beginning of a term.
Mississippi River Mayors: Cities Ready for High WatersMayors along the Mississippi River say their cities are ready for the rare winter flood taking place in the Mississippi valley after recent storms dumped large amounts of rain.
Mississippi Schools Ranked Second-to-Last in National RatingAn evaluation of school performance finds that Mississippi's academic achievement gains have outstripped gains nationwide from 2003 to 2015, but gives the state's public schools a D overall, ranking them second-to-last.
Arkansas Governor: Remove Robert E. Lee from King Holiday Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he wants lawmakers to end the state's practice of commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the same day.
Inauguration Set Thursday for 7 of 8 Mississippi OfficialsSeven of Mississippi's eight statewide elected officials are preparing to start new terms.
Entergy and Mississippi Power Bills Fall on Lower Fuel CostsCustomers of Mississippi's two private electric utilities will see lower bills in February, but regulators will re-examine natural gas costs to see if bills should fall further.
Bryant Names New Chief of Staff as Current Chief LeavesJoey Songy will be Gov. Phil Bryant's new chief of staff as the Republican begins his second term.
Flood Crest Forecasts to Fall on Parts of MississippiThe latest on flooding in Mississippi. (All times local)