National
Trump Makes Puzzling Claim About Andrew Jackson, Civil War
President Donald Trump made puzzling claims about Andrew Jackson and the Civil War in an interview, suggesting he was uncertain about the origin of the conflict while claiming that Jackson …
Person of the Day
Evan Engram
The New York Giants got a tight end and a deep threat in one package in the NFL draft. In another move to revive their anemic offense, the Giants selected …
Economy
Analysis: Annual Report Dives Deep into Mississippi Finances
The new Mississippi Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has a chart that shows who is in charge of state government.
Education
Jackson State to Award Degrees to Nearly 1,000 Students
CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy will speak to Jackson State University graduates.
Justice
Mississippi Justices Uphold Contempt Sanction Against Lawyer
The Mississippi Supreme Court says a lower court judge acted correctly last year when the judge ruled that a lawyer was in criminal contempt of court.
Politics
Questions as Mississippi Seeks to Tax Online Lodging Rentals
Mississippi's tax collector wants to make sure people renting rooms or vacation properties online pay sales and lodging taxes.
National
Trump Says US Won't Leave NAFTA, for Now
President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but …
Politics
Mississippi Gov Has Not Set Full Agenda for Special Session
A spokesman says Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has not completed the agenda for a special legislative session, but the top issue will be finishing the budget.
Politics
Mississippi Governor Sets Special Session to Start June 5
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant is calling Mississippi legislators into special session starting June 5.
National
Trump Relies on Executive Orders That He Criticized Obama For Using
In an email blast to reporters on Tuesday, the White House touted the sheer volume of orders as evidence that "Trump has accomplished more in his 100 days than any …
Immigration
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Order To Stop Funding 'Sanctuary Cities'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked any attempt by the Trump administration to withhold funding from "sanctuary cities" that do not cooperate with U.S. immigration officials, …
Politics
Another Mississippi City, Biloxi, Lowers Confederate-Themed Flag
Biloxi, a Gulf Coast city that relies heavily on tourism, is joining several other local governments in abandoning the Mississippi flag because it contains the Confederate battle emblem.
Education
MSU to Lead Major Drone Research Project for US Government
Mississippi State University officials say the school will lead a major research and development project involving drones.
Person of the Day
Markel Crawford
Mississippi has added graduate transfer guard Markel Crawford, who should bolster the Rebels' backcourt next season.
Health Care
Attorneys General to Trump: Don't Cut Drug Treatment Funds
The top government lawyers from 19 states are telling President Donald Trump and the Republican leaders of Congress not to pass health insurance changes that would stop the flow of …
