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State
Second Escaped Mississippi Inmate Back in Custody
A second inmate who escaped from a Mississippi prison in back in custody.
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Economy
Mississippi Economic Performance 'Lackluster,' Expert Says
An expert is telling state budget writers that Mississippi has had "lackluster" economic performance since the Great Recession.
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Business
Mississippi Power's Kemper Plant Blows Deadline After Leak
After a tubing leak in part of its Kemper County power plant, Mississippi Power Co. now says it's unsure when the $7 billion plant will be finished.
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State
No New Civil Cases for Slow Federal Judge Till He Catches Up
A federal judge in southern Mississippi is temporarily blocked from taking on new civil court cases because of a backlog of pending cases.
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Immigration
Congressman Seeks to Stop Deportation of Outspoken Immigrant
A Mississippi congressman is trying to prevent deportation of an immigrant who spoke out against President Donald Trump's policies.
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Business
Nissan Faces More Labor Law Charges at Mississippi Plant
The National Labor Relations Board is leveling new charges that Nissan Motor Co. and a contract worker agency at Nissan's Mississippi plant are violating workers' rights.
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Politics
Mississippi Congressmen Decline Forum Invites
The Mississippi congressional delegation will not attend public forums set up by constituents in Northeast Mississippi.
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Crime
Hinds County Sheriff Dept Makes $3 Million Drug Stop
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Hinds County Sheriff's Department says a traffic stop Wednesday resulted in one of the largest interdiction seizure of methamphetamine — reportedly valued at $3 million …
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Education
Lawmakers Zero in on College Readiness During Budget Hearing
Mississippi lawmakers are starting public hearings to evaluate state spending, and they're focusing on why some students finish high school without being fully prepared for college.
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Health Care
Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Will Vote'
The odds of the Senate voting on health-care legislation are slim at this point.
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Crime
Justices Won't Block New Trial of Hinds District Attorney
The Mississippi Supreme Court has cleared the way for Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith to go on trial again.
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Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Dangerous'
Gov. Bryant says admitting privileges are vital to women's safety, even as the anti-abortion movement he supports pressures hospitals not to give admitting privileges to doctors who perform abortions so …
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Party Switcher Moves GOP Closer to Supermajority in Legislature
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republicans are closer to having a three-fifths majority of 74 votes in the Mississippi House because a newly re-elected Democrat is switching parties.
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Politics
Lt. Gov. Reeves: Fate of State Flag Will 'Be Decided by the People of Mississippi'
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves released a statement today on the Mississippi state flag.
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State
Group That Sends Books to Inmates Ends Mississippi Lawsuit
A group that sends books to prisoners in Mississippi has settled its lawsuit alleging the state was limiting inmates' access to free books.
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City & County
Heat Wave Brings Scorching Temperatures to a Dozen States
Cooling centers have opened in Mississippi’s capital city as a heat wave scorches temperatures in several states in the South and Midwest.
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Politics
Griffis Beginning 8-Year Term on Mississippi Supreme Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court is holding a ceremony Monday for Justice Kenny Griffis to begin a new term of office.
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Park-N-Ride to the JSU Game
By RonniMottLeave your parking and traffic worries behind and let Jackson's JATRAN do the driving.
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Childers Responds to McDaniel Lawsuit Dismissal
By AnnaWolfeDemocratic nominee for U.S. Senator Travis Childers responded to Judge Hollis McGehee's decision to dismiss Sen. Chris McDaniel's lawsuit challenging the election results of the Republican run-off for U.S. Senator. Childers looks forward to debating Cochran on issues including the minimum wage and equal pay.
JACKSON, Miss. — I congratulate Senator Cochran on his win today in court. The allegations of the past couple months have raised serious questions about the electoral process, and I strongly believe we must ensure that every vote in Mississippi counts. With the Republican primary finally nearing the end, it is time for Senator Cochran to focus on the issues of today and spell out his vision for the future. I look forward to a spirited discussion and debates about the issues that affect millions of Mississippians.
The senator and I differ on increasing the minimum wage. I believe the minimum wage should be a living wage. We differ on demanding equal pay for women. If a woman does the same job as a man she should be paid the same and not 76 cents on the dollar, which is the current average. Women are the heads of many Mississippi households and co-bread winners in many others. Women pay the same for milk, gas and child care as a man and it's only right they be paid equally. These are just two of the many issues we must debate in the next 10 weeks.
Mississippians deserve no less.
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Museum District Area Not Only Site for Costco
By AnnaWolfeMayor Tony Yarber continues the fight to obtain a Costco in Jackson, even after encountering setbacks in last month's zoning meeting, and now says that the location on Lakeland Drive is not the only location Costco will consider, WAPT reported.
"Whether it's there or other flourishing areas on (interstates) 55, 20 or 220, it remains to be seen," Yarber said. "Costco has made clear to us over the last couple of weeks that their commitment is to be in this market."
Since initial concerns from the community regarding the rezoning of green space north of Lakeland Drive near the I-55 intersection, the City's position was that if Costco were to come to Jackson, it would only be interested in that area. Costco has also expressed interest in two other locations along Lakeland Drive in Rankin County, but stringent liquor laws in that area makes them less desirable for the retailer.
The Jackson City Council is scheduled to discuss Lakeland Drive rezoning further on Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
