Politics
Aiming for Alabama-like Victory, Espy Opens ‘Modern’ Campaign Headquarters
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mike Espy announced what he called “the most modern headquarters that I think any Democrat has had in Mississippi’s history” at a ceremony for the opening …
Biz Roundup
Soggy Sweat Craft Beer & BBQ Festival, Mississippi Craft Center Renaming and Trustmark 'Topping Off' Ceremony
The Mississippi Craft Center will be renamed the William Lowe (Bill) Waller Sr. Craft Center in honor of the late Mississippi governor during a dedication ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 23, …
Politics
UPDATED: House Passes Lottery Bill, Sends to Governor’s Desk
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant cast blame on Democrats in the Mississippi House of Representatives on Monday night, Aug. 27, as his bill to create a state lottery appeared on the …
Politics
Lottery Bill Passes Mississippi Senate but Falters in House
Mississippi legislators split late Monday on whether to create a state lottery, leaving uncertainty about what will happen. Senators voted 31-17 to pass a lottery bill , moments after the …
Politics
Louisiana Congressman Helps Raise Money for Mississippi GOP
U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is helping fellow Republicans in neighboring Mississippi raise money for this November's elections.
National
US and Mexico Tentatively Set to Replace NAFTA With New Deal
The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to end the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it with a deal that the administration wants to be …
City & County
JPD Seeks Body Cams from Axon on 30-Day Free Trial
The Jackson Police Department will seek Jackson City Council's approval for body cameras through a month-long trial with Axon, the company formerly known as TASER International.
Politics
Transport Funding Bill Going to Governor; Lottery Unfinished
Mississippi lawmakers have agreed on a transportation funding plan that would give cities and counties some of the sales tax money the state collects from people shopping online.
Person of the Day
Shea Patterson
Mississippi transfer Shea Patterson will be under center when the 14th-ranked Wolverines open the season on the night of Sept. 1 at No. 12 Notre Dame. Patterson said Harbaugh has …
Health Care
Abortion Clinics and Crisis Pregnancy Centers Differ
In Mississippi, there are more than 30 organizations that identify along the lines of a crisis pregnancy center. The state has one abortion clinic.
City & County
Protesters Interrupt Piper Kerman's Talk on Incarceration, Education
Piper Kerman spent several hours in the Old Capitol Inn Thursday first talking her life and her bestselling memoir about her year in a federal women's prison, "Orange is the …
Education
'Suit Up Event' at USM, 'Famous Types' at MSU and Jackson Heart Study at Tougaloo
The University of Southern Mississippi's Office of Career Services is partnering with clothing retailer JCPenney to offer USM students discounts on professional-business and business-casual attire during the "Suit Up Event" …
National
McCain's Family Says He's Stopping Medical Treatment
Sen. John McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for brain cancer, the Arizona senator's family said.
Politics
Lottery Bill Passes Mississippi Senate with Public-Records Exemption
Mississippi senators passed a bill that would establish a state lottery at a special session of the Legislature Thursday evening.
Business
Mississippi's Senators Say Award to Help City Buy Airport
Mississippi's senators say the City of Olive Branch has received a $14.9 million federal grant to help with the purchase of the Olive Branch Airport.
