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Politics
Mississippi Increases Budget Estimates; Tax Cuts Unresolved
Top Mississippi lawmakers on Friday increased estimates of how much tax money the state will collect this budget year and next.
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Feds Want to Interview Suspected Bomber's Wife
Federal authorities have asked to speak with the wife of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, and her lawyer said he is discussing with them how to proceed.
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The Slate
The NFL Draft starts Thursday and ends Saturday and 254 college football players' dreams will come true when they hear their name announced. The waiting will be the hardest part …
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Art
Abstract Stories
See Tony Saladino and Stacey Johnson's works at Fischer Galleries (3100 N. State St., 601-366-8833) the month of March. An opening reception is March 7 at 5 p.m.
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Plight of the American Bumblebee: Disappearing?
It's not just honey bees that are in trouble. The fuzzy American bumblebee seems to be disappearing in the Midwest.
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Times Such As These
In a non-descript back-lot studio near the downtown fairgrounds, long-time collaborators Taylor Hildebrand and producer Byron Knight, of Sneaky B Records, have forged a beautifully melancholy treasure has that may …
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The Slate
Oxbow won the 138th Preakness Stakes to kill Orb's hopes of a Triple Crown this year. Orb was doomed before the race, drawing the first post and having to run …
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Sports
The Slate
While you were (probably) sleeping Sunday night, someone made sports history. Do you know who? Answer at the bottom of the Slate.
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The Slate
Ohio State President Gordon Gee offended members of his own conference (Big Ten), Catholics and the SEC for starters, and he sent out a long list of apologies. Stay classy.
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A Dangerous Game
Rarely does a two-day period go by that I don't get a Facebook message or email asking about how to apply for Medicaid or where to access free or low-cost …
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The Slate
This is shaping up to be a big week in sports, with the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA Finals, U.S. Open Championship in golf, the College World Series and more.
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10 Things to Know for Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
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10 Things to Know for Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
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Dockworkers Strike Averted for Now at U.S. Ports
Dockworkers along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico agreed Friday to extend their contract for more than a month, averting a weekend strike that could have crippled major …
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Business
Watchdogs to IRS: Reject Rove Group's Tax Application
Two watchdog groups are calling on the IRS to reject Crossroads GPS' request to be recognized as a social welfare nonprofit.
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Person of the Day
Susie Harvill
Susie Harvill wondered why the prostitutes disappeared from Biloxi's entertainment districts. She found them in our backyards.
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The Slate
Folks should feel some hope around Hattiesburg this week—not just about finally getting a winner in the mayoral election—but on the football field.
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The Slate
Did anyone predict the Kansas City Chiefs would be the last undefeated team in the NFL this season? I know I never expected the Chiefs to go 7-0.
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The Slate
Think colleges and universities are getting rich off jersey sales of college athletes? Texas A&M made $59,690 in total jersey sales last school year—including those of Heisman winner Johnny Manziel.
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Smoking in Jackson? Not in Public Places
The city of Jackson enacted its first non-smoking ordinance in 2008, banning smoking from most public places. It clarified some confusing language two years later.
