Miss. State Football Overhauling Offense to Fit Russell's Strengths
Much of State's success will depend on Tyler Russell's progression as he takes over at quarterback after two seasons as the backup.
Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast to Strengthen and Continue Towards Gulf
Tropical Storm Ernesto has passed over or near the island of St. Lucia and is moving into the eastern Caribbean sea.
U.S. Economy Added 163k Jobs In July, Beating Expectations
U.S. employers added 163,000 jobs in July, a hopeful sign after three months of sluggish hiring.
Ex-Greenville Superintendent Pleads Guilty
Former Greenville Schools Superintendent Harvey Franklin Sr. has pleaded guilty to overpaying the owner of a Conyers, Ga., reading company and getting more than $47,000 back in bribes and kickbacks.
Economic Bright Spot? Retail Sales Beat Expectations in July
Solid sales reports from retailers Thursday took some of the sting out of weak June manufacturing data. And improving trends in unemployment benefit applications provide hope for slightly better job …
Beyonce Joins UN's Global Humanitarian Campaign
Beyonce is teaming with the United Nations and humanitarian aid organizations on a global campaign to encourage people around the world to get involved.
National
The Undecideds: Tough for Obama, Romney
Undecided voters in swing states hold the key to the presidential election, but neither Mitt Romney nor Barack Obama has an easy recipe for winning them over.
Gov. Bryant: 'Unfortunate' Church Denied Black Wedding
Gov. Bryant says Mississippi should encourage the union of any couple—as long as it is a man and a woman.
House and Senate Take Two Different Approaches To 'Tax Reform'
The Senate's tax-writing panel is moving to revive dozens of tax breaks for businesses like biodiesel and wind energy producers, even as the GOP-controlled House trumpets symbolic legislation to erase …
Tropical Depression in Atlantic Threatens Caribbean, Expected to Strengthen
Forecasters say a tropical depression is speeding toward a chain of small, popular vacation islands in the Caribbean Sea.
Blues Trail Marker Erected... In Norway
Mississippi has erected more than 150 Blues Trail markers to highlight the music and its influence on Mississippi. A marker to be unveiled Friday in Notodden, Norway, is the first …
Reeves Attacks Graduation Rate Omission
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says the Mississippi Board of Education made a mistake when it decided to omit high school graduation rates from school ratings this year.
Senate May Go On Recess With GOP Blocking Cybersecurity Bill
The Senate could leave town this week for a monthlong break without passing legislation to protect the U.S. electrical grid, water supplies and other critical industries from cyberattack and electronic …
Detaining 'Illegals' Is Big Money for Private Prison Companies and the Politicians They Lobby
The U.S. is locking up more illegal immigrants than ever, generating lucrative profits for the nation's largest prison companies, and an Associated Press review shows the businesses have spent tens …
