Miss. House Approves Criminal Justice Changes
A bill that proposes several changes to Mississippi's criminal justice system is moving closer to Gov. Phil Bryant's desk.
Miss. Lawmakers Moving Toward Budget Negotiations
Mississippi lawmakers are moving closer to final negotiations on a $6 billion state budget for the year that begins July 1.
Crime
Heroin on the Rise in South Mississippi
Heroin, a deadly drug that plagues other areas of the nation, is on the rise in South Mississippi.
US Announces Sanctions Against Russian Officials
President Barack Obama on Monday imposed sanctions against Russian officials, including advisers to President Vladimir Putin, for their support of Crimea's vote to secede from Ukraine.
Obama, Palestinian Leader Meet as Deadline Nears
A deadline fast approaching, President Barack Obama is seeking to ease the logjam in elusive Mideast peace talks and keep Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from walking away, despite few signs …
St. Pat's Parades Proceed Amid Tension Over Gays
A weekend of St. Patrick's Day revelry and tensions over the exclusion of gays in some of the celebrations was culminating Monday in New York, where Guinness beer and the …
Miss. Enrollment in Health Exchange Tops 25,500
New figures show 25,554 Mississippi residents have signed up for private health insurance using a website run by the federal government. That's far short of the original estimate of 46,400 …
Immigration
Under Pressure, Obama Vows to Examine Deportations
With prospects for real immigration reform fading, President Barack Obama is yielding to pressure from some of his staunchest allies and looking for ways to act without Congress to ease …
After Ukraine Protest, Radical Group Eyes Power
Shoppers in the center of Kiev were out of luck one recent afternoon: A clothing store and a cell phone shop were occupied by black-clad men in masks, and bulletproof …
Search for Lost Jet Expands Amid Signs it Flew On
The search for the missing Malaysian jetliner expanded east and west on Friday after American officials said it was emitting signals to satellites for hours after its last contact with …
School Year Start Date Bill Goes to Miss. Governor
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant hasn't decided whether to sign a bill that would erase a school calendar law he signed two years ago, a top aide said Thursday.
Miss. House Keeps Religious Practices Bill Alive
Mississippi House members want to study a much-disputed religious practices bill, keeping it alive for possible further action.
GOP Leaders: Skirting Abortion Issue Not an Answer
Shying away from social issues is not a winning strategy for Republicans, whose rhetoric on those subjects has at times alienated voters and cost the GOP elections, party leaders are …
Details on Ships, Planes Searching for Missing Jet
Nearly every navy with a presence in Southeast Asia is involved in the extensive search for the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that disappeared early Saturday.
Obama to Order Strengthened Overtime Pay Rules
President Barack Obama is seeking changes in overtime rules that will make millions of workers eligible for time-and-a-half pay for their extra work.
