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Justice
Judge Promises Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Quickly
While a federal district judge in Mississippi may rule same-sex marriage is a constitutional right as soon as this week, the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state is in …
Rep. Espy Calls For Body Cameras
In light Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Mo., a Mississippi legislator has followed suit with President Barack Obama’s proposal to require that police officers wear body cameras while on duty.
National
Shaunna Thomas’ Fight Against Sexism
Shaunna Thomas, Ultraviolet cofounder, says her organization creates costs for sexist behavior.
Business
Tackling Brain Drain
Mississippians are looking for ways to solve the state's "brain drain" issue—the exodus of college graduates due to a perceived lack of jobs and little incentive to stay.
State Government
Democratic Budget Proposal Fills Funding Gaps
Democratic lawmakers announced their plans today to use the money not yet allocated in the state budget towards education, state employee pay and state highways.
City & County
Uber App Rides to Jackson
Uber, the controversy-stirring taxi-ride sharing app, launched service in Jackson this week.
Education
Education Funding Center of State Budget Fight
With Republicans controlling both houses and the Governor's Mansion, not a lot of compromise is necessary for the GOP to get its way in the new session. But Democrats are …
Cover
Then and Now: When ‘School Choice’ Creates a Divide
"School choice" is a hot-button political phrase, used in some form since the 1960s. At its most generic, it means giving parents an option of where to send their kids …
What is a ‘Segregation Academy’?
The greatest hike in private academies in Mississippi was from 1968-1971, during which segregated private schools grew from educating just over 5,000 to 40,000 students in the state.
State
Does Uber Have a Dark Side?
The ride-sharing app, Uber, has plans to change the transportation game forever. The company included Jackson in those plans as it expanded into the city with its UberX program, beginning …
City & County
Money, Ministry and Stewpot’s Future
Stewpot, a pillar in the Jackson community for its service to the homeless population, has a long history of struggling to make ends meet.
Person of the Day
Christina Doss
After participating in a Habitat for Humanity build in Dallas, Nissan employee Christina Doss plans to use her acquired skills and experience to help enrich her own community in the …
Politics
Legislature: The War is Just Beginning
The Mississippi Legislature is back in session tomorrow, which means another three months of state representatives at battle on issues, some of questionable significance.
LGBT
Same-Sex Marriage Arguments Before 5th Circuit Friday
The future of same-sex marriage in Mississippi hinges upon arguments that begin Friday, Jan. 9.
Politics
Analysis: Election-Year Politicking Starts
Like a comet that is visible to Earth denizens only once in a while, the quadrennial event of the election-year legislative session has commenced.
City & County
Boosting Downtown’s Curb Appeal
In downtown Jackson, utility crews whacked off the tops of Bradford pear trees to prevent them from growing into power lines. Iron grates on Congress Street choke the growth of …
Cover
Legislators on a Tight Rope, Walking a Fine Line
Officials and advocates don't expect this legislative session to be much different than any other. It's a state-wide election year, which is the perfect time for emphasizing wedge issues and …
State Government
Mississippi's Budget: Under '50 Feet of Crap'
There are rich states, and there are poor states. Then there’s 50 feet of crap. Then there’s Mississippi.
Miss. Same-Sex Marriage Fate Now With 5th Circuit
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas are three very different places, arguments for throwing out each state's same-sex marriage bans—the subject of cases heard in a federal appeals court in New Orleans …
Education
Legislature Explodes in Fight Over Public Education
The first big legislative fight of the year exploded in the Mississippi House of Representatives this morning as Democrats attacked a Republican alternative to a statewide ballot initiative that, if …
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