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Oil Spill Cleanup on Mississippi River Complete

The Coast Guard has completed cleanup of the oil spill near Vicksburg, Miss., that closed the major shipping channel for days in both directions.

Entergy 4Q Net Income Nearly Doubles

Electric power company Entergy Corp. said today that its fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled helped by lower income tax expenses.

Another Med. Group Backs Miss. Medicaid Expansion

Another medical group is asking Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to expand Medicaid.

The Devil Went Down to Clarksdale

Yesterday I went to the Crossroads in the Delta. I'd been up there numerous times before, but was bringing a friend to see the famed Johnson "selling his soul" site.

IN GALLERIES: "The Philosophy of Beauty"

Millsaps Lewis Art Gallery

Memphis artist Tad Lauritzen's work is a joy to view.

Port of Gulfport Doing Enough With Federal Dollars?

Mississippi leaders are questioning whether the Port of Gulfport is doing enough to capitalize on the $570 million in federal money being spent there in the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane …

Church Apologizes on Website for Refusing Black Wedding

A church that wouldn't allow a black couple to get married in its sanctuary has apologized. However, the couple didn't know about it until reporters called.

WAPT 16: Candidates, Voters Gear Up For Tuesday Primaries

WAPT 16 writes:

JACKSON, Miss. -- Vernon Price voted for Harvey Johnson Jr. for Jackson mayor in the past two elections. Price gives Johnson a strong overall job rating, despite his opinion that …

C-L: City-county relations key issue

The Clarion-Ledger reports:

Is Ron Mexico One Sick Puppy?

Amazing SportsBlog readers have already started talking about Falcons QB Michael Vick's indictment Tuesday on a federal conspiracy charge related to alleged dogfighting. The Smoking Gun provides the complete indictment …

Bryant Signs Charter School, Other Education Bills

Gov. Phil Bryant continues to tout the "transformative" potential of new education measures.

Dow Closes at All-Time High, Beating 2007 Record

The Dow is closing at a record, beating the previous high it set in October 2007, before the financial crisis and the Great Recession.

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.

You & JFP

Favorite quote: "It can always get better."

3 Charged in Ohio with Enslaving Mother, Daughter

Three Ohioans are accused of enslaving a mentally disabled young mother and her daughter over two years.

Miss. Charter School Advocates Form Association

Groups that pushed the passage of Mississippi's new charter school law are forming an association to promote and nurture the schools.

SMEPA to Join Regional Transmission Group

South Mississippi Electric Power Association plans to join a regional power transmission organization at the same time as Entergy Corp. utilities.

Mississippi Film Office Turns 40

The Mississippi Film Office will celebrate its 40th birthday Thursday with a special birthday cake celebration in the rotunda of the state Capitol in Jackson.

Miss. Continues WIC, Despite Federal Budget Battle

Despite a partial shutdown of the federal government, Mississippi has gotten permission to keep operating a nutrition program for more than 94,000 low- to moderate-income women and children.

Miss. Gov's Budget Proposal: No New Taxes or Fees

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is proposing a state budget that would put more money into education and public safety but would not increase taxes or fees.