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Romney Campaign Challenges Criticism by Automakers
Mitt Romney came under withering criticism Wednesday over his depiction of President Barack Obama's auto industry bailout, with Vice President Joe Biden accusing him of perpetuating an "outrageous lie" and …
Romney Faces Scrutiny on Aid in Storm's Wake
There's nothing like a natural disaster to test the depth of politicians' preference for small government.
Obama Making Up for Lost Time After Storm Hiatus
President Barack Obama dives back into campaigning after three days immersed in managing the federal response to the storm that battered the East Coast. The contours of the presidential race …
Battered NJ Confronts How to Rebuild its Shore
In its tear of destruction, the megastorm Sandy left parts of New Jersey's beloved shore in tatters, sweeping away beaches, homes, boardwalks and amusement parks.
10 Things to Know for Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
Person of the Day
James Meredith
On Tuesday, Oct. 30, ESPN's critically acclaimed series "30 for 30" focuses on Mississippi for a second time.
City & County
North Jackson Pushing Up Murder Rate
The latest crime information from the Jackson Police Department shows a 36.6 percent increase in homicides.
Top Brews
Local brewers brought their best to Jacktoberfest's craft beer competition this year.
National
How Big Business Wants to Shrink the Electorate
Astonishing. Remarkable. Sinister. Those are words that come up again and again when confronting the wave of voter-identification laws that has swept through more than 30 Republican-dominated state legislatures in …
GOP Hopeful: 'Rape Thing' Not Cause for Abortion
A Republican congressional candidate says abortion should not be legal, even when it involves "the rape thing," according to audio provided Wednesday to The Associated Press.
Lawsuit: Jackson Special Education Plan Not Enough
Lawyers for three disabled students say the state's plan to take over special education in Jackson city schools is not good enough.
U.S. Economy Adds 171K Jobs
Solid job growth shows that the economy is strengthening slowly but consistently.
U.S. Officials: No Delays in Rescue Effort in Libya
CIA security officers went to the aid of State Department staff less than 25 minutes after they got the first call for help during the attack on the U.S. Consulate …
Campaigns Lawyered Up for Election Overtime Chance
Legions of lawyers are ready to enter the fray in case Election Day turns on a legal challenge. One nightmare scenario would be for the results in a battleground state …
Long Lines, Rising Tempers Seen at Gas Stations
Motorists fumed in long lines at gas stations around the metropolitan area and screamed at each other Friday morning as fuel shortages hindered the region's efforts to recover four days …
Events
It's the Weekend!
Saturday night, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Pops I: Simply Swingin'" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
Person of the Day
Charlie Braxton
Jackson native Charlie Braxton will be at Gallery 1 in One University Place this evening at 5:30 p.m. to promote and sign copies of his new poetry book, "Cinders Rekindled."
Education
Children's Museum, UMMC Offer Math, Science Program
Children in Mississippi are falling behind most of the nation in nearly every academic area.
Analysis: Miss. GOP Renewing Charter School Push
Gov. Phil Bryant and fellow Republicans who lead the Mississippi House and Senate say they have big plans to overhaul public education during the 2013 session.
