Personhood
Rhetoric May Save Clinic
State lawmakers and executives may have bitten themselves in the behind when they opened their mouths to boast about effectively ending abortion in the state with House Bill 1390.
Politics
Update: Jail Fixes Cost $1.3 Mil
The Hinds County Detention Center at Raymond is getting a facelift, but it won't necessarily put an end to the security problems that have plagued the facility.
Person of the Day
Trell Kimmons
The march to London and 2012 Summer Olympic track and field events began June 24 in Eugene, Ore., at the U.S. Olympic Trial, where the men's 100-meter dash was held.
Events
Community Events and Public Meetings
The Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball is July 28, 6 p.m., at Hal & Mal's.
Student Loan-Highway Bill Passes Congress
The federal transportation bill is ready for President Barack Obama's signature. The U.S. Senate passed the $120-billion package 74-19 on June 29. The House had previously approved the measure 373-52.
Personhood
Judge Blocks Clinic Closing
A federal judge has blocked a state law that would force the closing of the state's only abortion clinic.
Just In: State Not Responding Well to Child Abuse, Neglect
A children's advocacy organization says state officials are not responding to reports of child abuse and neglect in a timely or effective fashion.
Business
Nissan Jobs Cost Millions
Central Mississippi is getting 1,000 badly needed jobs, but taxpayers are paying a hefty price for them.
Justice
JPD Ups Non-English Skills
The Jackson Police Department is taking steps to improve communications and relationships with non-English-speaking residents in the city.
Person of the Day
Wolf of the Day: Sunset
Sunset, one of two red wolves at the Jackson Zoo, has died.
Events
It's the Weekend!
This Saturday the play "It's Time to Take Out the Trash" is at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. 2010 "Sunday Best" winner Le'Andria Johnson performs.
Heat Risk to Seniors and Disabled: How to Help
The city is performing wellness checks on seniors and the disabled during the current heatwave.
Fireworks + Drought = Danger
Here are Insurance Commission Mike Chaney's tip avoiding fireworks disasters this year.
State on Shaky Financial Footing
It's a good thing Mississippians owe less in student loan debt than the national average because ours is one of two states where personal income is shrinking.
Health Care
Obamacare Ruling 'Imperfect'
Mississippians might not want to celebrate this morning's U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming President Barack Obama's health-care law just yet.
Madison Ark is Homeless
The city of Madison recently failed to renew the lease of the Madison Ark animal shelter.
Person of the Day
Mississippi Folks
This morning's historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the majority of President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act means that millions of Mississippians will continue to enjoy …
Health Care
Court Upholds 'Obamacare'
In a 5-4 decision with Chief Justice John Roberts as the "swing" vote and author of the decision, the 2010 Affordable Care Act was upheld, including the controversial insurance "mandate," …
Mississippi Reacts to 'Obamacare' Ruling
Mississippians reacted promptly to the Supreme Court's ruling on "Obamacare." Some weren't pleased.
'No Ill Will, But We're Suing'
Mississippi's sole abortion provider is taking its fight against a new state law that endangers its existence to court.
