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Ole Miss to Spend $6 Million to Design New Arena
The University of Mississippi is taking concrete steps toward building a new basketball arena.
Greenwood to Put iPads in Some Classrooms
The Greenwood School District will spend a $25,000 dropout prevention grant for iPads for the classrooms at Greenwood Middle School.
Forensic Pathologist Sued Over Trial Testimony
A woman who was acquitted in the death of her boyfriend has sued the medical examiner who testified at her 2010 trial.
Miss. Telecom Business Loses Appeal
A federal court panel has ruled against Dixie-Net Communications Inc. in its appeal of an adverse ruling in Mississippi over in-state fees.
NC Firm Wants to Redo Old Miss. Jail
A North Carolina-based real estate development group has declared its interest in renovating the former Forrest County, Miss. jail complex into affordable housing.
Gov. Bryant, Teachers Clash on Standards
Gov. Phil Bryant confronted members of the state College Board Thursday over their opposition to increasing requirements for teaching candidates.
Advocates: LGBT Kids Bullied in Moss Point
The Southern Poverty Law Center said Thursday that gay and lesbian students at a south Mississippi school are subjected to bullying and harassment from classmates and faculty.
Ex-lawmaker Wilkerson dies at 68
Former State Rep. Jerry E. Wilkerson, who served three terms in the Mississippi House and was a spokesman for the propane, petroleum and convenience store associations for 25 years, has …
Education
Education Still Inadequately Funded
With no shortage of suggestions about how to fix the conditions and the lagging achievements of public schools during this legislative session, Democrats say that the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, …
Health Care
DDT Linked to High Blood Pressure in Women
Women exposed before birth to the banned pesticide DDT may have a greater risk of developing high blood pressure later in life, according to a study published today.
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Mississippians in the Madness
The madness of March begins today with the open round of the NCAA Tournament set to start shortly before noon.
U.N. to Probe Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria
The United Nations will investigate the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, which would amount to a crime against humanity, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced Thursday.
House Passes GOP Budget Plan Promising Deep Cuts
The Republican-controlled House passed a tea party-flavored budget plan Thursday that promises sharp cuts in safety-net programs for the poor and a clampdown on domestic agencies, in sharp contrast to …
Obama Urges Israelis to Compromise for Peace
President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned appeal Thursday for Israel to recognize that compromise will be necessary to secure peace and lasting security for the Jewish state.
Government Funding Bill Sails Through House
The House has passed a huge stopgap spending bill to keep the government open through the end of September, sidestepping any threat of a government shutdown.
Keesler Prepares for Changes with Aircraft Move
The Air Force is transferring 10 C-130j aircraft from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi to Pope Field near Fayetteville, N.C.
Rice to Speak at Mississippi State
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak March 26 at Mississippi State University as part of the school's Global Lecture Series.
Reeves Joins Leadership of National GOP Group
Tate Reeves of Mississippi has been chosen vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association.
Vicksburg Mayor Indicted for Bribery
Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield has been indicted on a federal bribery charge.
Residents Patch Hail Damage, Brace for More Storms
John Purry nailed tarps onto the roof of his hail-damaged home on Wednesday, all too aware that more severe weather may be on its way.
