World
Official: Russia Knew in Advance of Syrian Chemical Attack
The United States has concluded Russia knew in advance of Syria's chemical weapons attack last week, a senior U.S. official said Monday.
Person of the Day
Shea Patterson
Shea Patterson had a three-game, crash course as Mississippi's quarterback in November after senior starter Chad Kelly went down with a knee injury.
Business
Mississippi-Based Trustmark Closes Purchase of Alabama Bank
Mississippi-based Trustmark Corp. has completed its purchase of Alabama-based Reliance Bank for $23.7 million in cash.
Crime
Analysis: Someone Might Want a Trial in Epps Bribery Case
None of the people accused of bribing former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps have gone to trial. Yet. But Dr. Carl Reddix might be ready to risk it.
Crime
Physician Seeks Dismissal of Prison Contract Bribery Case
A physician accused of bribing Mississippi's former prisons chief says charges against him should be dismissed because prosecutors can't prove the corrections official did anything to improperly influence prison medical …
National
US Strike on Syria is Widely Praised, but Angers Russia
World leaders rallied around the United States after it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response to this week's chemical attack, while Russia condemned …
Immigration
Congressman Seeks to Stop Deportation of Outspoken Immigrant
A Mississippi congressman is trying to prevent deportation of an immigrant who spoke out against President Donald Trump's policies.
National
House Intel Committee Chair Steps Away from Russia Probe
The chairman of the House intelligence committee announced Thursday he is temporarily stepping aside from the panel's probe into Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.
National
Trump Removes Bannon from National Security Council
President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing an earlier, controversial decision to give Bannon access to the high-level meetings.
Education
Audit Finds Explicit Material on School-Issued Computers
A review by the Mississippi auditor's office found pornography and other explicit material on computers that some public schools issued to middle school and high school students.
National
Attorneys General from 8 States, D.C. to Meet in Virginia
Attorneys general from eight states and the District of Columbia planning to meet in Virginia to discuss technology and emerging threats.
Business
Mississippi Power: Another Month, Another $99M for Kemper
Mississippi Power Co. says it needs one more month and another $99 million to finish its $7.2 billion Kemper County power plant.
Person of the Day
Ray Mabus
A former Mississippi governor, a journalist, and a lawyer who helped strike down a Mississippi law that protected religious objections to same-sex marriage will receive honorary degrees from Millsaps College.
Sports
Mississippi State Women Come Up Short of Miracle NCAA Finish
The Mississippi State miracle finished a little short. Two days after ending four-time defending national champion UConn's record 111-game winning streak, the Bulldogs lost 67-55 to SEC rival South Carolina …
LGBT
Mississippi LGBT Law Being Argued in Federal Appeals Court
A federal appeals court is hearing arguments about a Mississippi law that would let merchants and government employees cite religious beliefs to deny services to same-sex couples.
