National
Abortion Rights Could be Litmus Test for High Court Nominee
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote on President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, said Sunday she would oppose any nominee she believed would overturn the landmark Roe …
National
Trump's Former Personal Lawyer Says He'll Put Family First
President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer, who once said he would do anything to protect the president, told ABC News in an interview released Monday that he now puts "family …
National
US Plans for Dismantling North Korea Nukes May Face Resistance
The United States has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs in a year, President Donald Trump's national security adviser …
National
Trump Responds to Attack on Maryland Newspaper
President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly denounced the press as "the enemy of the American people," said Friday journalists "should be free from the fear of being violently attacked," as …
City & County
Interim JPD Chief James Davis Starts Job, Permanent Search Underway
James Davis' first words as Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba's second interim chief of police were "Glory be to God." He uttered them yesterday in Jackson City Hall's ceremonial office, just …
Education
Kids Kollege and Award for Excellence at JSU, NIH Grant at MSU
Local mixed-media artist Shambe Jones led a group of 100 sixth-graders in a T-shirt design class at Jackson State University's Johnson Hall on Thursday, June 21, as part of JSU's …
Person of the Day
Camille Young
The Woodward Hines Education Foundation, a nonprofit working to increase college access for young Mississippians, recently named Madison resident Camille Scales Young to its board of directors.
Business
Costco Store Primed to Move Ahead Despite Court Ruling
The Mississippi Supreme Court won't rehear a case that found a suburb acted improperly in rezoning property for a gas station at what would be Mississippi's first Costco store.
National
OPINION: Mississippi, Do You Remember?
"Unfortunately, in Mississippi, many people, like my extended family, forget that democratic policies have directly benefited them in the past and continue to today."
Person of the Day
Tori Bowie
Tori Bowie became an instant star at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The Sandhill, Miss., native took home three medals in her first time on the United States team.
National
Putin, Trump to Have Summit in Helsinki on July 16
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit in Helsinki on July 16, the Kremlin and the White House announced Thursday.
Art
Marble Masterpieces
Whether you like coffee, painting or just need something to put stuff in, mugs can come in pretty handy. Sadly, sometimes they can look a little boring. Why not make …
National
Justice Kennedy Retiring; Trump Gets 2nd Supreme Court Pick
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
Politics
Guest Wins Run-Off: 'All I Can Say is Thank You'
The celebratory atmosphere filled Mudbugs in Brandon—even before the primary run-off results came in. The crowd knew their candidate, Michael Guest, would win the Republican nomination for the Third U.S. …
Politics
Sherman Alleges Dirty Politics, As Baria Claims Solid Victory in Senate Bid
With his family by his side, Rep. David Baria, leader of the Mississippi House Democratic Caucus, declared victory in his bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, at Murky …
