Politics
Mississippi Opens Qualifying Time for Federal Candidates
Candidates for federal offices can start filing qualifying papers on Thursday in Mississippi.
Politics
Lawsuit: Sewage Could Pollute Memphis Area if Deal Ends
The ground and water in some northern Mississippi communities could become polluted if nearby Memphis pulls out of a decadeslong agreement to treat the area's sewage, the suburban water officials …
Politics
Congressman John Lewis Says Cancer is His Latest Battle
As a congressman today at 79, John Lewis is facing a foe like none before: advanced pancreatic cancer.
Health Care
Three Years in, No Sign of Trump's Replacement for Obamacare
Nearly three years after taking office, Americans still are waiting for Trump’s big health insurance reveal. Prescription drug prices have edged lower, but with major legislation stuck in Congress it's …
Sports
Devontae Shuler
Devontae Shuler, despite scoring 20 points and adding five rebounds and five assists, was pleased but not satisfied with his performance Sunday as Mississippi defeated Tennessee Tech 80-63. “My foot …
Sports
Injury forces Mississippi State to change QBs for Music City
Mississippi State graduate transfer Tommy Stevens now will start at quarterback in the Music City Bowl after freshman Garrett Shrader suffered what coach Joe Moorhead said is only an “upper …
New County Leaders to Decide on Flood Debris Hauling Payment
The Vicksburg Post reports that Warren County supervisors voted to delay a decision on debris hauling, which could cost the county more than $100,000. A total of 24 homes at …
City & County
U.S. Attorney Criticizes Jackson Officials Over Crime
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst, one of the top federal prosecutors in Mississippi, had tough words for officials in Jackson over violent crime in the city.
Civil Rights
County Jail, Linked to Civil Rights Workers, Given New Life
In the summer of 1964, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner spent their last day on Earth at the Neshoba County Jail. The brick building on East Myrtle Street …
National
Trump Lashes Out as Impeachment Trial Stuck in Limbo
President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday as his Senate impeachment trial remains at an impasse, with Republican and Democratic leaders at odds over its format and whether witnesses should be …
World
Putin Says Russia is Leading World in Hypersonic Weapons
President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia has got a strong edge in designing new weapons and that it has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic …
Person of the Day
Greg Michel
Tate Reeves, Mississippi's incoming governor, is keeping Greg Michel as the state's emergency director.
Politics
Mississippi Sets Rule on Pensions and Legislative Service
Mississippi government retirees can continue collecting pension benefits while also being paid to serve in the Legislature, under a rule finalized this week.
Politics
Report: Waits Spike at Mississippi Driver's License Stations
Average wait times have tripled at Mississippi's driver's license stations over the past two years, according to a report by a Mississippi's legislative watchdog agency.
National
Trump Impeached on Charges of Abuse of Power, Obstruction
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes …
