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Bill Waller Jr.

After 21 years on the Mississippi Supreme Court and 10 years as chief justice, Bill Waller Jr. says it's time for someone else to take the helm.

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.

Visit Jackson Still In Limbo Under New CEO

Down a long hallway in the Mississippi Capitol, past the grandeur of the multi-story Christmas tree and seemingly state-mandated tinsel decorations, Sen. John Horhn, D-Jackson, convened a meeting on Dec. …

The City of Jackson’s tourism arm, Visit Jackson, formally known as the Jackson Convention and …

• December 26, 2018

Almost Half of JPS High Schoolers Are Not Showing Up for Class

At the midpoint of this school year, approximately 44 percent of high schoolers in the Jackson Public School District are labeled as truant, meaning they missed five or more days …

Trump Foundation Reaches Deal to Dissolve Amid Lawsuit

President Donald Trump's charitable foundation reached a deal Tuesday to go out of business, even as Trump continues to fight allegations he misused its assets to resolve business disputes and …

A lawsuit fighting Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban on behalf of Jackson Women's Health Organization, known …

• December 18, 2018

AG Hood Supports 15-Week Abortion Ban in Appeal to 5th Circuit

Jim Hood, Mississippi's attorney general and a 2019 gubernatorial candidate, filed an appeal on behalf of the state's 15-week abortion ban on Dec. 17, about a month after U.S. District …

Chicks We Love 2018

This year's Chicks We Love help our communities in many ways, from assisting burn victims and their families, to raising awareness about domestic violence, to using art as a medium …

Gov. Phil Bryant says he'll support efforts to reduce the number of Mississippians in prison …

• December 11, 2018

Bryant Pledges Support for Cutting Criminal Punishments

Gov. Phil Bryant says he'll support efforts to reduce the number of Mississippians in prison in the 2019 legislative session.

Hard-right Conservative 'Farmer Bob' to Announce Run for Governor

Freshman State Rep. Robert Foster will announce a bid for the Republican nomination to be Mississippi's next governor tomorrow in his hometown of Hernando.

Celebrating with Local Cheer

This holiday season, make local events a part of your celebration.

Belhaven Business Success Award, 'Imitation of Life' Exhibit at MSU and Millsaps at the Arts Center

Belhaven University gave John G. Davis Jr., executive director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, its Business Success Award as part of the university's 2018 Alumni Awards reception on …

Trip Burns/File Photo

• December 7, 2018

Trip Burns/File Photo

• December 7, 2018

Duane O'Neill

Duane O'Neill, who has served as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership for 25 years, stepped down from his position on Nov. 2.

Members of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee met Wednesday and adopted a broad outline for …

• December 6, 2018

Mississippi Leaders Set Initial Outline for State Budget

Top Mississippi lawmakers are setting an early and slightly diminished version of state budget recommendations for the coming year.

US Court Won't Reopen Lawsuit About Confederate-Themed Flag

A federal appeals court is not reviving a lawsuit that tried to block a Mississippi city from flying the state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.