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 …
'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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, …
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 …
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 …
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."
