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Report: Mississippi's ‘Worst Firsts' in Public Health

Mississippi has the most unhealthy citizens in the country, a new report says. The state's first Public Health Report Card, a joint effort of the Mississippi State Medical Association and …

Hood: Governor's Vetoes Improper

Two of Gov. Haley Barbour's recent budget vetoes violate the Mississippi constitution, according to Attorney General Jim Hood. The non-binding opinion points out that the constitution does not allow vetoes …

House Approves Safe Drilling and Cleanup Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday to make oil-spill clean up and deepwater drilling safer, the Associated Press is reporting.

U. of Florida Student McCain Leader Now An 'Obamacan'

The Independent Florida Gator is reporting a last-minute conversion of the student leader of Gators for McCain:

Exit Polls Say Economy Still Number One Issue

Preliminary results of an exit poll conducted for The Associated Press show that the presidential election hinges once again on the economy.

[From The Pages] Ruth Reichl book signing

When CondeNast shut down Domino magazine, I mourned for a while. Then I found solace in the joys of cooking magazines.

Mozart By Candlelight

• Belhaven Center For the Arts (835 Riverside Drive)• Tickets $20-$50

Who Are ‘Generation We'?

Well, it's the "millennials," and this new book and Web site will tell you about it:

"Twilight"

So, what's so special about "Twilight"? Ask your little sister.

All Dressed Up—With a Plan

Have you ever found yourself all dressed up with no place to go? Well, that is not the case for you this weekend.

Michelle Obama's Slavery Roots

A fascinating story in The Seattle Times starts out:

WLBT 3 - Johnson, Melton Face Off in Debate

WLBT 3 reports:

Three days after their first ill-fated debate, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson and Democratic challenger Frank Melton took to the stage in a battle for votes.

Coast Guard: No Danger from Sunken Barge

Authorities say the barge that sank after hitting a bridge on the Mississippi River at Vicksburg poses no dangers to shipping or the environment.

Mental Evaluation Ordered Over Hospital Threat

A federal judge has ordered a Tupelo man to undergo a psychiatric evaluation over a threat to shoot people at a local hospital.

Belhaven Area Placed on National Register

The Belhaven neighborhood in Jackson has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sun-Herald: A Question of Priorities

The Sun-Herald today editorialized about Tuesday's election: "Last year, 43,466 Harrison Countians decided it was worth a trip to the polls to vote on a flag. This week, 22,280 Harrison …

Bryant Appoints New Parole Board Member

Gov. Phil Bryant has named Steven Pickett of Raymond to the Mississippi Parole Board.

'In God We Trust' Will Be on New Mississippi License Plate

Mississippi's new standard license plate will display the state seal that includes the phrase, "In God We Trust."

Lucy Nunn

The University of Southern Mississippi's women's golf program has a new leader at its helm.

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Save'

Rep. Gipson, who is a lawyer and a minister, has a warped perception of salvation and the law.