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Immigration
Trump Returns to Immigration Issue with Arizona Visit, Rally
Fresh off a speech on Afghanistan that moved him in a different direction than many of his core voters, President Donald Trump is highlighting his pledge to combat illegal immigration …
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Hurricane
House GOP Eyeing $1B Disaster Funds Cut to Finance Wall
President Donald Trump is promising billions to help Texas rebuild from Harvey-caused epic flooding, but his Republican allies in the House are looking at cutting almost $1 billion from disaster …
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Hurricane
Irma Loses Hurricane Status but Keeps Spreading Misery
Hurricane Irma weakened to a still-dangerous tropical storm Monday as it pushed inland, triggering record flooding in Florida's northeastern corner, while rescuers in its soggy, wind-battered wake mobilized to reach …
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Biz Roundup
Mississippi Blues Marathon, Beckham Custom Jewelry and New Venture Challenge
Mississippi Blues Marathon director John Noblin announced Monday, Sept. 18, that Continental Tire the Americas has signed on to serve as the presenting sponsor for the 11th annual race in …
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Health Care
Senate Attempts to Put Governor in Charge of Mental Health
Legislation to move the Department of Mental Health under the policy direction of the governor passed the Senate by one vote on Feb. 9, after a contentious debate and bi-partisan …
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National
White House Appears to Soften Trump's Claim on Wiretapping
The White House on Monday appeared to soften President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper during the election.
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Civil Rights
'Big, Black or Boy' Preschoolers Face Higher Expulsions and Suspensions
Implicit bias starts early in education—really early. New research shows that boys, black children and especially black boys are more likely to be expelled or suspended from early education program …
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Health Care
UPDATED: Trump, GOP Leaders Pull Health Care Bill in Humiliating Loss
Republican leaders have abruptly pulled their troubled health care overhaul bill off the House floor, short of votes and eager to avoid a humiliating defeat for President Donald Trump and …
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Immigration
US judge to Hear Arguments on Longer Block to Travel Ban
A federal judge in Hawaii who temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's revised travel ban planned to hear arguments Wednesday on whether to extend his order until the state's lawsuit works …
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Education
MAEP, Mental Health Among #MSLeg Cuts
Public schools should prepare for more budget cuts, as the Mississippi Adequate Education Program took a hit in the budget lawmakers passed late Monday, March 27.
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Wellness
If Not for My Size
"You are such a beautiful woman for your size." Yep. In 2017, someone said that to me.
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Biz Roundup
Woodrow Wilson Place, Thimblepress, Estelle Wine Bar and CU at the Zoo
When the Westin Jackson hotel opens in August 2017, it will be bringing a new restaurant to downtown Jackson with it: Estelle Wine Bar & Bistro.
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Biz Roundup
Sweet & Sauer, Innovate Mississippi, Fondren Renaissance and Else School of Management
Lauren Rhoades, a Denver native and owner of Sweet & Sauer, is hosting a grand opening for Sweet & Sauer Fermentation Kitchen on Thursday, April 27, at The Hatch in …
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Debate Night: Clinton, Trump Set for High-Stakes Showdown
After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday night's presidential debate, laying out for voters their …
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Person of the Day
Jerry Rice
In sports, the word "greatest" gets thrown around a lot. Just do a quick Google search, and you will find articles from the greatest football quarterback to the greatest badminton …
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Women in Poland Strike to Protest Proposal for Abortion Ban
Polish women donned black, waved black flags and took to Poland's streets on Monday, boycotting jobs and classes as part of a nationwide strike to protest a legislative proposal for …
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Biz Roundup
Food Truck Friday Returns, Soft Surroundings, Altitude Trampoline Park and Rockstar Ink
Food Truck Friday, a weekly event series in which local food trucks gather to sell lunch items in downtown Jackson's Smith Park, returned on Oct. 7 for its first event …
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Domestic Violence
Healing and Finding Joy After Domestic Abuse
Many think overcoming abuse equals leaving the abuser. But leaving does not heal the anguish and pain automatically. Sure, removing yourself from an abusive situation is an important step; however, …
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Don't Believe the Polls, Trump Says, 'We Are Winning'
Election Day just 15 days off, Donald Trump fought to preserve his narrow path to the presidency in must-win Florida on Monday. Hillary Clinton worked to slam the door on …
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Education
House Speaker: MAEP Has ‘Failed’
"Antiquated, confusing, inefficient, unreliable, unpredictable. What do these words describe?" House Speaker Philip Gunn said at the annual Hob Nob on Oct. 27. "They describe the Mississippi Adequate Education Program …
