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Time for States to Decide on Health Care Exchanges

Friday is decision day for states to notify Washington if they will run their own insurance markets under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Nov. 21: Beaujolais Nouveau Day

In France at 12:01 a.m. on the third Thursday in November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released to the French masses. The country celebrates this wine with parties, fireworks, music and festivals.

Top Miss. Lawmakers Release FY15 Budget Proposal

Top Mississippi lawmakers are recommending a state budget that's different from Gov. Phil Bryant's on several points.

JFP's Thabi Moyo Wins AAN Diversity Grant

Five to be Presented Hamer Humanitarian Awards

The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute will honor five people with its annual humanitarian awards on April 19 at Jackson State University.

Two Candidates for Mississippi Governor Agree to Second Debate

Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood said Monday that he has accepted an invitation for Oct. 14 at WCBI-TV in Columbus. Republican Tate Reeves accepted the invitation last month.

Agriculture Commissioner's Race Centers on Local Food

The Democratic challenger for Mississippi agriculture commissioner is pitching a local food revolution, while the Republican incumbent seeks more incremental change.

Protesters, Trump Supporters Clash Outside 'DeploraBall'

Protesters and supporters of President-elect Donald Trump clashed outside a pro-Trump event in Washington the night before his inauguration. Police used chemical spray on some protesters in an effort to …

Bill: Make Schools Fly Mississippi's Confederate-Themed Flag

A bill advancing in the Mississippi House would require all K-12 schools to fly the state flag or lose state accreditation.

Mississippi Lawmakers Beginning 3-Month Session

The Mississippi Legislature has started its 2018 session with plenty of issues to consider.

Drugmaker to Pay Mississippi $33 Million in Pricing Lawsuit

Attorney General Jim Hood says a drugmaker will pay Mississippi $33.4 million in a lawsuit over drug pricing.

Judge Again Eyes Claims from Jail Inmates Over Slow Trials

A federal judge is again calling officials from a Mississippi county before him to ask why inmates are languishing in the county jail without bail or trial.

Jackson Airport Soon Offering Flights to Central Florida

A Mississippi airport will begin offering direct flights to an airport near Orlando, Florida, in June.

Mississippi Opens Grants for Businesses Hurt by Pandemic

Mississippi is opening a grant program for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Pro-School Bond Ruling Appealed to Mississippi Supreme Court

Opponents of a Mississippi school district's effort to secure bonds to build a new high school have appealed to the state Supreme Court.

Gov. Bryant to Cut Budgets Again; Take $10 Million from Rainy Day Fund

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he's making another round of budget cuts and will take $10 million out of the state's rainy day fund.

Attorney: Charge to be Reduced in Mississippi Hot-Car Death

A defense attorney says he expects a Mississippi prosecutor to reduce the second-degree murder charge against a man arrested last week when his 8-month-old daughter died after being left in …

Trial Begins for Baltimore Officer Charged in Arrestee Death

Prosecutors dropped a misconduct charge Thursday against the highest-ranking Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray.

Fitch Warns of 'Populist Surge' on Global Growth

A leading credit ratings agency is warning that a surge in populism and anti-establishment sentiment is pushing the world into an era of economic nationalism to the detriment of long-term …

Devin McCann

Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Brandon Fortenberry tells local media outlets 21-year-old Devin McCann was southbound on I-55 just north of Brookhaven when his 2015 Toyota ran off the road.