APNewsBreak: Plea Change Set in Teacher Test Fraud
A lawyer for a former Memphis public school assistant principal says he's seeking a plea change to federal charges that he helped current or aspiring teachers cheat on tests they …
Against Long Odds ... Art: Injured Man Inspires
Dr. Angela Jones knew William Flewellen Heard's art would bring life to her family medicine practice at Baptist Medical Clinic when she saw his vibrant paintings hanging at Mississippi Medical …
4 Running in Miss. House Election in Rankin County
Four candidates are running in a special election in northern Rankin County to fill a vacant seat in the Mississippi House.
Poll: Science Doubters Believe World is Warming
Nearly four out of five Americans now think that global warming will be a serious problem if nothing is done.
Hinds Supervisor Resigns After Health Questions
Hinds County Supervisor Doug Anderson is resigning, after some fellow supervisors questioned if he was too ill to continue serving.
Time for States to Decide on Health Care Exchanges
Friday is decision day for states to notify Washington if they will run their own insurance markets under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
U.S. Leads Western Snub of UN Telecoms Treaty
A disappointed American delegation led a Western snub of a U.N. telecommunications treaty Thursday after rivals, including Iran and China, won support for provisions interpreted as endorsing greater government control …
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
'Lincoln' Leads Golden Globes with 7 Nominations
Steven Spielberg's Civil War epic "Lincoln" led the Golden Globes on Thursday with seven nominations, among them best drama, best director for Spielberg and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally …
Leading Conservative Says Obama Will Win Tax Fight
A leading conservative who's resigning from the Senate is predicting that President Barack Obama will win the battle over raising taxes.
Senate Legislation Targets Cyberstalking Software
For around $50, a jealous wife or husband can download software that can continuously track the whereabouts of a spouse better than any private detective.
U.S. Hesitant in Condemning North Korean Launch
The Obama administration is drawing no "red line" for North Korea after a successful long-range rocket test, tempering the public condemnation to avoid raising tensions or possibly rewarding the reclusive …
MDOC Opens Youthful Offenders Unit
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says it has opened a unit for youthful offenders at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County.
Miss. Courthouses Receive Bomb Threats
Mississippi authorities are investigating bomb threats that were called into numerous county courthouses around the state.
Weekly US Jobless Aid Applications Drop to 343K
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply for a fourth straight week, a sign that the job market may be improving.
