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Where Is Payton’s Place?
This Sunday, things took an interesting turn in New Orleans when it was announced that the NFL had voided suspended head coach Sean Payton’s 2011 contract extension.
Thick and Proud
As life has become as familiar with me as I have with it, I have learned to accept who I am and love the idea that I am not a …
Sports
(Mostly) Blowouts and Letdowns
It was a rough week for the three FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) college football teams in Mississippi.
Recipients Picked for BP Tourism, Seafood Grants
More than 100 nonprofit groups and government entities have been picked to get shares of $43.7 million in BP funds to promote the Gulf Coast's tourism and seafood industries following …
The Squeaker That Roared
Few called the election a sure thing for President Barack Obama before the polls closed yesterday.
Education
Ole Miss Moves Toward Healing
Less than one day national election results sent racial tensions perilously close to boiling over into a much uglier episode, Ole Miss students are quickly moving towards healing and reconciliation.
Health Care Overhaul's Race to the Finish
In 11 months, millions of uninsured people can start signing up for coverage.
Mississippi Author Ellen Douglas Dies at 91
Douglas' novel, "Apostles of Light," was a 1973 National Book Award nominee.
Less State Funds for Education Impact Locally
The state spending less money on local school districts in recent years could result in a reduction in how much it is legally obligated to provide K-12 education in the …
Gov. Worries $500M for Port in Danger
Gov. Phil Bryant says expansion at the Port of Gulfport needs to move forward to avoid the chance of losing $500 million in federal money.
Obama, GOP Leaders Lay Down Markers on Budget Deal
Taking little time to celebrate, President Barack Obama is setting out to leverage his re-election into legislative success in an upcoming showdown with congressional Republicans over taxes, deficits and the …
Storm Brings New Outages for Sandy-Battered States
The nor'easter that stymied recovery efforts from Superstorm Sandy pulled away from New York and New Jersey Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of new people in darkness after a blanket …
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Health Care
The Outlook for 'Obamacare' in Two Maps
It wasn't just President Barack Obama who won Tuesday. His signature health care plan did as well.
Person of the Day
Ellen Douglas
Mississippi native and author Ellen Douglas died today at age 91 from an extended illness.
City & County
Abortion Foes Eye Jackson Clinic
Anti-abortion activists from six states are occupying each of the four corners at State Street and Fondren Place as part of a nationwide campaign known as States of Refuge.
Obama's Big Hispanic Win Worries Republicans
Hispanics were only a large part of a worrisome trend in the electorate, which is increasingly comprised of younger and minority voters who traditionally do not back Republicans.
Bryant Appoints New Parole Board Member
Gov. Phil Bryant has named Steven Pickett of Raymond to the Mississippi Parole Board.
Obama Approaches 'Fiscal Cliff' Days After Victory
Republicans continue to draw a line in the sand.
Miss. in Good Shape for Debt Level, Treasury Says
The Mississippi House and Senate will try to agree on a package of long-term borrowing next year, after failing to authorize one this past spring, a top lawmaker said Thursday.
