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Education
Education Plans Could Prove Costly
Facing a Valentine's Day deadline to pass general legislation, Mississippi House and Senate legislators are zipping through more than 200 bills to clear their respective calendars.
State
Home Brewing Comes to a Head
If Kevin Kowalewski knew what he knows now about Mississippi's home-brewing laws, he might not have moved here from the St. Louis area in August 2012.
Politics
The Wrong Roads
Contrary to the popular belief held in some corners of Mississippi, kids who say a prayer before class won't become the targets of Obama administration drone attacks.
Politics
Abortion, Guns Spark Capitol Debate
The Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives put off debating many of the most controversial bills—about guns and abortion—until today's deadline to pass general bills.
Person of the Day
Kiese Laymon
One night in 1994, Kiese Laymon was playing video games with a friend when they heard the desperate moans of a woman just outside Laymon's Capitol Street apartment.
City & County
New JSU Stadium Coming
Jackson State University will soon officially unveil plans for a new stadium.
Politics
No Money, No Luck
A common refrain throughout Mississippi's legislative session so far has involved, for better or worse, the outsourcing of certain government functions to private entities.
Politics
Crisler, Norwood Vie for Senate Tomorrow
Because of Sen. Alice Harden's untimely death in December, the people of Mississippi's Senate District 28 have been without representation for two-thirds of the legislative session.
Justice
Cause of Riot Revealed
Little made sense in the hours after a riot erupted at a privately run federal prison in Natchez on May 20.
Bryant Creates Council for Gulf Funds
More than 100 business and civic leaders from the Mississippi Gulf Coast will advise Gov. Phil Bryant on how to spend funds to help with oil-spill recovery efforts.
State
Court-Ordered Henley-Young Fixes Not Made
Hinds County is not complying with its part of a federal settlement agreement to end systematic mistreatment of children at the county's Henley-Young Juvenile Justice Center.
Immigration
Once Again, Mississippi Takes on Immigration
Once again, in Mississippi a movement is under foot to address what many Mississippi officials believe is a scourge of illegal immigrants flooding the state's borders.
Person of the Day
Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong, who had bypass surgery earlier this month, died Saturday at age 82 from what his family said were complications of heart procedures.
State
Another Mississippi Soldier Dies in Mideast
Over the weekend, Pfc. Patricia L. Horne became the second soldier with Mississippi ties to die in Afghanistan in the past week.
Biz Roundup
Hotel Business and Price Gouging Increase as Isaac Approaches
Attorney General Jim Hood warned Mississippians about the potential for price gouging as Isaac draws near.
State
Utilities Prep for Isaac Blackouts
Electric utilities around the state say they're ready for power outages related to Hurricane Isaac, upgraded about 11:30 a.m. to a full-scale hurricane.
Graduation Rates, Test Scores Up
Mississippi's graduation rate rate rose to 73.7 percent in 2011, according to the state Department of Education.
Immigration
The New Immigration Fight
Maria Mazy, 19, could be the poster child for either side of the national discussion on immigration.
