Mississippi's Wallace Wins Conerly Trophy
Bo Wallace was the backup quarterback at Arkansas State two years ago. Now he's been honored as the best college football player in Mississippi.
Senate Dems Divided Over Cuts to Benefit Programs
Deep divisions among Senate Democrats over cuts pose a big obstacle to a deal.
Miss. Economic Growth Predicted to Rise in 2013
Economists say growth and employment should increase in Mississippi next year, led by an improved housing market and an increase in home construction.
Ole Miss Fined $5,000 for Storming the Field After Egg Bowl Victory
Ole Miss has been fined $5,000 by the Southeastern Conference after fans rushed the field following the football team's 41-24 victory over No. 25 Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl …
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Cuomo Likens Katrina, Sandy as Damage Total Soars
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared Superstorm Sandy in some ways worse than 2005's Hurricane Katrina as he said his state would need $42 billion to recover from the damage …
Miss. West Nile Cases Up to 244 for Year
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting two new human cases of West Nile virus.
Judge to Hear Motion to Dismiss Sex Abuse Charges
Attorneys for John Langworthy, a former school teacher and church music director accused of molesting young boys several years ago in Mississippi and Texas, have asked for charges to be …
Millions Chase Record $425M Powerball Jackpot
Eight months after a trio of ticket buyers split a $656 million Mega Millions jackpot to set a world lottery record, Powerball is offering up a prize that would be …
Experts Exhume Remains of Palestinian Leader
Yasser Arafat's political heirs on Tuesday opened his grave and foreign experts took samples of the iconic Palestinian leader's remains as part of a long-shot attempt—eight years after his mysterious …
AP IMPACT: NYC Flood Protection Won't Be Easy
If metropolitan New York is going to defend itself from surges like the one that overwhelmed the region during Superstorm Sandy, decision makers can start by studying how others have …
Big Bill for Levee Upkeep Comes to New Orleans
At current funding levels, the region will run out of money to properly operate the levee system within a decade.
Miss. Toy Drive to Benefit Sandy Victims
The Hattiesburg Fire Department Firefighters Association will help return the favor to the New York City Firefighters Association this year with a toy drive for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Fiscal Cliff Quarrels Keep U.S. Stocks in Check
The stock market edged lower Monday morning, pulled down by old worries about the debt crisis in Europe and a political standoff over taxes and spending in the U.S.
