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Mississippi LGBT Law Withstands 1 Challenge; 3 Others Await

A federal judge has declined to block a Mississippi gay marriage law in one challenge filed against it. But it's still possible he will block the law after considering three …

State

'Mississippi Burning' Civil Rights Case Closed

The investigation into the infamous slayings of three civil rights workers in Mississippi is finally closed, the state's attorney general said Monday, 52 years almost to the day after the …

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Michael Oher

The Panthers are making sure Cam Newton's blind side is protected. Carolina signed left tackle Michael Oher to a three-year contract extension on Friday.

National

Trump Campaign Manager Forced Out

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump has forced out his hard-charging campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, in a dramatic shakeup designed to calm panicked Republican leaders and reverse one of the most …

National

Supreme Court Leaves State Assault Weapons Bans in Place

The Supreme Court has rejected challenges to assault weapons bans in Connecticut and New York, in the aftermath of the shooting attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that …

Education

Mississippi Community College Fees Rise 7 Percent on Average

Tuition will rise almost 7 percent on average this fall at Mississippi's 15 community and junior colleges.

LGBT

US judge to Hear Arguments Monday Over Mississippi LGBT Law

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday over challenges to a Mississippi law that could restrict access to same-sex marriage.

Health Care

Planned Parenthood Sues Mississippi Over Defunding Law

Planned Parenthood is suing Mississippi over a new state law that will ban Medicaid from spending money with any abortion provider.

Politics

Lt. Gov Sides with House Leader in Bill Reading Dispute

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is siding with a fellow Republican in a dispute over how the Mississippi Legislature conducts business.

State

Man Held 11 Years Without Trial Will Go to Mental Facility

A Mississippi man who has been jailed nearly 11 years without going to trial will be transferred to a state mental health facility, attorneys said Monday.

National

Court Upholds 'Net Neutrality' Rules for Internet Access

A federal appeals court has upheld the government's "net neutrality" rules that require internet providers to treat all web traffic equally.

LGBT

Mississippi Governor: Lower Flags to Honor Orlando Victims

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered flags to fly at half-staff on state property to honor those killed or wounded in the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, …

LGBT

Last of the 49 Bodies Removed from Orlando Nightclub

The last of the bodies were removed from an Orlando gay nightclub overnight as investigators dug into the background of the gunman, who called 911 to profess allegiance to the …

LGBT

Heavily Armed Man Was Going to Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade

Authorities were trying to figure out why an Indiana man had three assault rifles and chemicals used to make explosives some 2,000 miles from home in Southern California, where he …

LGBT

Jackson's LGBT Pride Parade: 'It Was Much Love'

The organizer of Jackson's first LGBT pride parade says authorities thought it might be rowdy, but it was, in her words, "much love."