Kaepernick, 49ers Teammate Kneel During National Anthem
While a naval officer sang the first notes of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and dozens of military members unfurled an oversized flag on the football field, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid …
Baptist Hospital Groups in Mississippi and Memphis May Merge
Leaders of two Baptist hospital systems say they're exploring a merger.
Florida Braces for 'Life-Threatening' Hurricane Hermine
Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened into a hurricane Thursday and steamed toward Florida's Gulf Coast, where people put up shutters, nailed plywood across store windows and braced for the first hurricane …
Poll: More Voters Trust Clinton on Health Care
From Medicare to medical costs, more voters trust Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to do a better job on health care issues facing the nation, according to a poll out …
10,000 Syrian Refugees Find New Home in US
On Sunday, Nadim Fawzi Jouriyeh participated in a ceremony in Amman, Jordan, to mark the United States hitting its target of taking in 10,000 Syrian refugees in a year-old resettlement …
Trump Retreats from Vow to Deport All Living in US Illegally
Donald Trump is retreating from his vow to deport everyone living in the United States illegally, even as he sticks with an aggressive tone on illegal immigration and remains committed …
Health Care
Michelle Owens
Gov. Phil Bryant has nominated a Jackson physician to serve on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure.
Man Accused of South Alabama Massacre is Expected in Court
A Mississippi man accused of killing five people in a south Alabama home with blows from an ax and gunshots is scheduled to appear at an arraignment hearing Wednesday.
Education
Two More Mississippi Universities Furl State Flag
Two more Mississippi universities have stopped flying the state's flag, which prominently features the Confederate battle emblem.
Crime
Sisters Margaret Held and Paula Merrill
Hundreds of people filled a cathedral in Mississippi's capital city on Monday to remember two nuns who spent decades helping the needy and were found stabbed to death last week …
Agriculture Closes Offices in 5 States After Threats
The Agriculture Department has closed offices in five states after receiving anonymous threats.
Justice Dept. Focuses on Police Treatment of Mentally Ill
Justice Department lawyers investigating police agencies for claims of racial discrimination and excessive force are increasingly turning up a different problem: officers' interactions with the mentally ill.
Kaepernick's Decision to Sit Through Anthem Scrutinized
From the White House to San Francisco police union headquarters, Colin Kaepernick's name came up Monday as his decision to sit down during the national anthem reached far beyond football.
Trump's Deportation Waffle Highlights Campaign Weaknesses
Donald Trump and his aides used to say that voters didn't care about the nitty-gritty of policy details. But now those details are tripping up his campaign.
Prosecutor to Mull Death Penalty Opposition in Nuns' Slaying
A Mississippi prosecutor said she hasn't decided whether to seek the death penalty for a man charged with killing two nuns who dedicated their lives to helping people in one …
