Mississippi Church a Window into National Gay Rights Debate
On many Sundays, conservative Mississippi Republican Gov. Phil Bryant can be found in the sanctuary at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, almost always in his trademark suit and boots, often …
Mississippi Attorney General Unsure if He'll Sue Google
Mississippi's attorney general says he doesn't yet know whether he'll go to court to force Google to comply with a subpoena or sue the Internet giant for violating state law.
Crime
Ex-Prison Chief's Co-Defendant Wants to Withdraw Guilty Plea
A co-defendant of former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps wants to withdraw his guilty plea in a bribery case, a lawyer said Monday.
ABC Anchor Robin Roberts on Mississippi Law: Equal Treatment for Everyone
Robin Roberts said Friday that "it hurts my soul" that someone might not be welcome in Mississippi because of a law saying religious groups and some private businesses can cite …
LGBT
Bryan Adams Cancels Mississippi Show, Citing State's New Law
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams is canceling a performance this week in Mississippi, citing the state's new law that allows religious groups and some private businesses to refuse service to gay …
Former Prison Boss Could Get 23-Year Sentence in Bribe Case
Former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps could get up to 23 years in prison when a judge sentences him Monday.
Technology
Space X Successfully Delivers First 'Inflatable Room' to Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX has made good on a high-priority delivery: the world's first inflatable room for astronauts. A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrived at the International Space …
NFL
Former New Orleans Saint Will Smith Shot and Killed in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed Saturday after a traffic accident. An emailed statement from New Orleans city coroner Jeffrey C. …
Coca-Cola, Intel and Others Call For HB 1523 Repeal
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Executives of five more companies have signed a letter calling on Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and Republican legislative leaders to repeal an incoming state law.
National
Trent Harmon
The first "American Idol" finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with Kelly Clarkson the victor over Justin Guarini. The last contest settled the score as Trent Harmon …
Man Detained After Guns, Explosives Found in Car Near Church
A man has been arrested after police found homemade incendiary devices and guns in his car in the parking lot of a Mississippi church.
Key Paris Attacks Suspect Seized in Belgium, Officials Say
A fugitive suspect in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks was arrested in Belgium on Friday, French police officials said, after a raid Belgian authorities said was linked to the deadly …
Mississippi Hospitality Group Starting 'Everyone's Welcome'
A Mississippi hospitality group says it's starting a campaign to promote inclusion after backlash over an incoming state law that says government workers, religious groups and private businesses can cite …
Mississippi Senate Roll Call on Charter Schools Bill
The Mississippi Senate, on a 24-21 vote Thursday, passed the final version of Senate Bill 2161, which would allow students in Mississippi school districts with academic ratings of C, D, …
Putin says Panama Papers Part of US Plot to Weaken Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any links to offshore accounts and described the Panama Papers document leaks scandal as part of a U.S.-led plot to weaken Russia.
