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Mississippi Tax Revenue Drop Explained

A computer conversion at the Mississippi Department of Revenue delayed some revenue collections from being posted and contributed to a report that showed a September drop in state tax collections.

Crime

Death Penalty Case Before Miss. Court

The Mississippi Supreme Court is scheduled to hear an appeal Monday from death row inmate Jason Lee Keller, who wants a new trial in the 2007 robbery and shooting death …

Business

Entergy Expects 3Q Profit Below Street's View

Entergy expects its third-quarter earnings to come in below its prior-year results and Wall Street's view, partly because of a higher income tax expense.

State

Tea Venture Presents Agriculture Opportunities

Although several years away, a new venture starting in Lincoln County could mean jobs and agri-tourism opportunities for the area and state.

World

Scots Move Closer to Vote on Independence from UK

Scotland moved a step closer Monday to a vote on independence after Scottish and British leaders signed a deal laying the groundwork for a popular referendum that could radically alter …

National

2 Americans Win Nobel Econ Prize for Match-Making

Two American scholars were awarded the Nobel economics prize on Monday for studies on the match-making that takes place when doctors are coupled up with hospitals, students with schools and …

World

EU Puts New Sanctions on Iran for Nuclear Program

The European Union, concerned by what it called Iran's refusal to come clean on its nuclear program, imposed a new range of sanctions Monday intended to hit the country's treasury …

World

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

Business

Though Still High, 2012 Deficit Falls 16% Over Last Year

A stronger economy meant more people had jobs and income that generated tax revenue. Corporations also contributed more to federal revenue than in 2011.

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AP Investigation: Ryan Lobbied for Millions in Federal Dollars While Calling for Cuts

As a congressman in Wisconsin, Ryan lobbied for tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his constituents for the kinds of largess he's now campaigning against.

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AP Analysis: Biden Takes Fight to Ryan in Feisty Debate

By going all in, Biden aggressively tried to score on two critical fronts: relating Obama's message in more heartfelt terms and blistering Ryan on multiple fronts so that the Republican …

Development

Meridian Gets $1.2M from MDOT

Work to revamp part of historic downtown Meridian will go forward, thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

World

Camps for, Against Egypt President Clash in Cairo

For the first time since Egypt's new Islamist president took office, his supporters clashed with liberal and leftist protesters in Cairo, storming a stage erected by the opposition activists, smashing …

World

Despite Debt Crisis, EU Wins Nobel Peace Prize

The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for fostering peace on a continent ravaged by war, yet the Norwegian prize jury warned Friday that the financial crisis challenging the …

World

10 Things to Know for Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.