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Are Violent-Crime 'Strike Forces' Worth It?

One of the keystones of Gov. Phil Bryant's legislative agenda passed a hurdle as Judiciary B Committee of the Mississippi State Senate approved a bill to create a system of …

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Michael Flynn Resigns White House Post Over Contact With Russia

National security adviser Michael Flynn has resigned after reports he misled Trump administration officials about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the U.S.

A Thankless Job

Airport baggage screeners have an important position that is not only thankless but also, on occasion, outright despised. In German filmmaker Florian Heinzen-Ziob's dramatic short film "For Your Own Safety," …

Mississippi Capitol Celebrated as National Historic Landmark

Mississippi officials are celebrating the designation of the state Capitol as a National Historic Landmark.

Civil Rights, History Museums Still Need $4 Million

With two years left before opening day, planners are stepping up fundraising efforts for two museums under construction in Jackson.

One-Third of Mississippi Coast's Murders Have Domestic Link

At least a third of homicide victims in the three Mississippi coastal counties in a recent six-year period died in domestic-related shootings.

Russian Inquiry Finds Cheating Went Beyond Sochi Olympics

An investigator looking into Russian doping found the country's state-directed cheating program resulted in at least 312 falsified results and lasted from 2011 through at least last year's world swimming …

Alabama Board Denies Parole for Birmingham Church Bomber

Alabama's parole board decided Wednesday against freeing a one-time Ku Klux Klansman convicted in a church bombing that killed four black girls more than 50 years ago.

June: A Month of Encouragement

Miss Doodle Mae: "A lot of Jojo's Discount Dollar Store employees are concerned about their futures because of possible budget cuts on social, health-care and educational programs. Worry, apathy and …

John David Pennebaker

Former state Rep. John David Pennebaker, who helped create Mississippi's comprehensive four-lane highway construction program in 1987, has died at 72.

Christina Doss

After participating in a Habitat for Humanity build in Dallas, Nissan employee Christina Doss plans to use her acquired skills and experience to help enrich her own community in the …

Jarvis Williams

Why does Ward 3 need you on the Jackson City Council right now?

The Slate

Only one team is left undefeated in the nation in men's college basketball: The Wichita State Shockers have a perfect 34-0 record.

Running Scared

"Big Significant Things" focuses on Craig, played by English actor Harry Lloyd, and his road trip around the south.

Ukraine Predicts 'Yes' Vote in UN on Its Unity

Ukraine is predicting that the U.N. General Assembly will adopt a resolution Thursday reaffirming the country's territorial integrity and calling the referendum that led to Russia's annexation of its Crimean …

Jimmy Graham

New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham is the target of a new rule after one of his earth-shaking dunks following a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome …

The Slate

It is time for one of the best sporting weekends of the year, featuring the men's Final Four and WrestleMania. This time, the showcase of immortals is in New Orleans.

Sentencing Date Set in Miss. Poisoned Letters Case

A federal judge has set a May 14 sentencing date for a Mississippi man who pleaded guilty to making ricin and sending letters dusted with the poison to President Barack …

Hosemann's Voter ID Ads Win National Awards

If politics doesn't work out, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann could always go into advertising.

Jeb Bush on Hand for Special Needs Bill Signing

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush attended Senate Bill 2695's signing at the Capitol. The Mississippi program is based on one created in Florida under Gov. Bush, a Republican preparing to …