Civil Rights
UPDATED: Most Black Lawmakers to Boycott Legislative Conference Over Mississippi Flag
The majority of African American lawmakers in the Mississippi Legislature plan to boycott the annual meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference in Biloxi this weekend.
National
Trump's New Message Guru Wants 'A More Positive Mojo'
President Donald Trump's new communications adviser says it's time to hit the "reset button."
National
Trump Son-in-Law Kushner at Capitol, Denies Russia Collusion
Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner denied Monday that he colluded with Russians in the course of President Donald Trump's White House bid, declaring in a statement ahead of interviews …
National
Trump Asserts All Agree He Has 'Complete Power' to Pardon
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has "complete power" to issue pardons, an assertion that comes amid investigations into Russian interference in last year's presidential election. It was one …
Music
Jimmy Herring: Cracking the Whip
Audiences all over the world have gotten to know guitarist Jimmy Herring pretty well after his nearly three decades on the scene.
City & County
UPDATED: JPS Board Forced to Halt Work After Fourth Member Leaves Board
The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees needs new members, and quickly. Richard Lind, the newly elected president of the school board, resigned yesterday, meaning only three members remain.
National
Spicer Resigns as White House Press Secretary
White House press secretary Sean Spicer, President Donald Trump's embattled spokesman during the first six months of his presidency, is resigning his position, according to two people with knowledge of …
National
Even With Trump Warning, Mueller Likely to Probe Finances
President Donald Trump's growing anxiety about the federal Russia probe has spilled into public view with his warning that special counsel Robert Mueller would be out of bounds if he …
National
Trump Legal Team Looking to Investigate Mueller Aides
President Donald Trump's legal team is evaluating potential conflicts of interest among members of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.
LGBT
APNewsBreak: Lawsuit Says 'Bathroom Bill' Effects Still Felt
Transgender people in North Carolina are still effectively prevented from using restrooms matching their gender identity under a law that replaced the state's notorious "bathroom bill" earlier this year, according …
National
AP Sources: US to Ban Americans from Traveling to North Korea
The Trump administration will ban American citizens from traveling to North Korea, U.S. officials said Friday, following the death of university student Otto Warmbier who died in June after falling …
Business
Business Group Leader: Pro-Union Vote Could Hurt Mississippi
The head of the Mississippi chamber of commerce says the state could have a harder time attracting jobs if Nissan workers vote to join a union.
College
Ole Miss Confirms: Hugh Freeze Has Resigned
Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure.
Health Care
Poll: Most Say Feds Should Ensure Health Coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans aren't enthralled with "Obamacare" and they definitely don't like the Republican plans offered in Congress, so what does the public want the government to do about …
Bodysoul
Jackson Mayor Vows to Go Vegan in Light of City Health Issues
"Many places in Jackson and many places in our State are considered food deserts, so it’s not only a matter of people’s willingness, but it’s about what’s available to them.”
