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Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Includes School Supplies

News outlets report school supplies are officially on the tax exemption list for the holiday, which is on July 26 and 27. All clothing, footwear and school supplies under $100 …

Mississippi's 2020 Neshoba Fair Canceled Because of Virus

The 2020 edition of “Mississippi's Giant Houseparty,” the Neshoba County Fair, is being canceled because of concern about the coronavirus pandemic.

Mississippi Teacher Pay Raise Plan Dies Amid Budget Concerns

A proposed teacher pay raise has died at the Mississippi Capitol because of budget concerns during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chris McDaniel: Allegations Against Kavanaugh 'Made Up'

A Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Mississippi says a sexual misconduct allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is a "made-up" scandal as the left tries to derail the nomination …

Mississippi Judge Won't Order Governor to Reopen Bridges

A Mississippi judge says he will not order the governor to reopen local bridges that are in poor condition.

Opening Statements in Florida Trial Over Loud Music Killing

Prosecutors are presenting their opening statements in the trial of a Florida man charged with fatally shooting a 17-year-old teen during an argument over loud music at a Jacksonville gas …

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Mississippi Sen. Massey Charged After Fight in Olive Branch

Mississippi state Sen. Chris Massey was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated assault after a fight in a subdivision, police said.

Eleven of 55 Arrested by ICE Pleaded Guilty or Awaiting Hearing

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 11 foreigners in Mississippi who have since admitted to violating a federal act or await a plea hearing.

Bill Clinton Speaks at JSU, Visits Cups in Fondren

Former President Bill Clinton says that if his wife is elected president she wants to make student loans more affordable and reduce the number of nonviolent offenders in prisons. Bill …

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Signs'

Vance's rationale for being angry about people holding signs is just bizarre. He described a hypothetical situation in which a jilted panhandler might call his sister the b-word.

La Finestra to Serve its Final Meal Oct. 18

La Finestra in downtown Jackson will serve its last meal on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Board Sets Test Score that Fails 15 Percent of Third Graders

About 6,000 Mississippi third graders may not advance to the fourth grade, after the Mississippi Board of Education set a passing score on the state's third-grade reading test.

Ole Miss Donor's Name Being Removed After Racist Comment

A donor's name is being removed from the University of Mississippi journalism school after his Facebook post drew backlash for being racist.

EDITORIAL: ‘Borrow and Spend' Misguided

Those two approaches would be:

There are two major common-sense approaches that could be taken in the short-term to help the United States come out of its current recession, while paying for a looming Iraqi …

‘Something Wrong with Your Brain'

The neurologist walked into the room and closed the door quietly behind her. She turned off the lights and went to her computer monitor.

2012 Legislative Session Ends

The mood in the Mississippi House chamber after Rep. Mark Formby made the motion to adjourn sine die was similar to the last day of school before summer vacation.

[Head] One Mississippi, Two Mississippi

This is not a new disease. This is an acute symptom of a very old chronic disease.

Sweet Tartness

Vinegar is one product with multiple uses. It has benefits for the home (inside and out) and benefits for better health.

Resolve to Win

As a personal trainer and exercise instructor, I see lots of folks every day who want to lose weight. Especially at this time of year, it's the No. 1 goal …

Not Without A Fight

Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Lonnie Edwards won't go quietly. Edwards announced Feb. 5 that he would appeal the JPS Board of Trustees' decision to let his three-year contract expire with …