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Feds Auditing How Post-Katrina Sewer Cash Used

Federal housing authorities are auditing the use of more than $650 million in grants designated for an ambitious plan for sewage and water systems across south Mississippi in the wake …

News in Brief for Monday, Aug. 6, 2012

Top of the morning reports on Syria, the Olympics, Ernesto, more.

Is the Flap Over Chick-Fil-A a Southern Thing?

When public officials in Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago tell a Southern icon such as Chick-fil-A that it's no longer welcome, and that Cathy should keep his opinions to himself, many …

NASA Picks Three Companies to Build Next-Gen 'Space Taxis'

NASA picked three aerospace companies Friday to build small rocketships to take astronauts to the International Space Station.

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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 …

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.

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 …

A Taste of Mississippi

Anytime food inspires music such as Moses Mason's "Molly Man" or Robert Johnson's "They're Red Hot," you can guarantee you're in for a treat.

Get Wild

If you love to fish, hunt or just sit out on a boat, the 26th annual Wildlife Extravaganza is for you.

Bob's Love Poems and Tornados

I'll never forget hearing Bob Hudson read poetry at the first Nameless Poets Open Mic poetry night at Suite 106 last summer.

Federal Reserve Says U.S. Economy Slowing, But Takes No New Action

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is losing strength and repeated a pledge to try to boost growth if hiring remains weak.

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves Bashes 'Feel-Good Debt'

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: “I have a message for people in both parties who are scared of the future of education reform: buckle your seat belts."

School Daze

Let's just be honest. Whether or not you're still in school, back-to-school time makes you want to shop.

On Milestones and Missions

As we push into August 2012, the Jackson Free Press has a couple of milestones to celebrate and a few to look forward to.

Miss. Supreme Court Denies Miss. Power Petition

In an 8-0 opinion, the Mississippi Supreme Court says Mississippi Power can't raise its rates while appealing the PSC denial of a price increase.

Will Romney's International Gaffes Affect Him Back Home?

On Romney's three-country tour he had the Mayor of London using his name as an epithet, the Palestinians calling a 'racist' and Solidarity in Poland distancing itself from him for …

Chrysler Profits Thanks to US Buyers; Plans New 'Dodge Dart' Model

Chrysler's almost total reliance on North America used to be a huge weakness, one that sent the company into bankruptcy protection.

Community Events and Public Meetings

Outreach Expo is at Jackson Medical Mall Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m.

In Q2 the Economy Grew... But Barely

Weak consumer spending held growth to an annual rate of just 1.5 percent, even less than the 2 percent rate in the first quarter. And few expect the economy to …