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State Asks Judge to Keep Source of Execution Drugs Secret
Lawyers for Mississippi's prison system asked a judge Monday to declare that the name of any pharmacy that supplies a crucial execution drug is a secret that must not be …
Politics
Sizing Up Jackson Races
The filing deadline for state and county offices has passed, and we have our first glimpse of the battle lines for the Aug. 4 party primaries and the November general …
Person of the Day
Yolanda Williams
Yolanda Williams is in her third year as a professor of directing and a production manager at Jackson State University.
Business
Barbour to Lead Butler Snow Economic Development Firm
Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is among the leaders of a new economic development firm formed by Ridgeland-based Butler Snow LLP.
Iraq Launches Operation to Retake Tikrit from Islamic State
Backed by allied Shiite, Sunni and Iranian fighters, Iraqi security forces launched a large-scale military operation Monday to recapture Saddam Hussein's hometown from the Islamic State extremist group, a major …
Federal Judge Blocks Nebraska's Gay Marriage Ban
A federal judge on Monday blocked Nebraska's gay marriage ban, but the decision will not take effect for a week and the state plans to appeal.
LGBT
LGBT Leader, Other Democratic Women Running for Office
The civil engineer and businesswoman helping to spearhead the fight for marriage equality in Mississippi is running for state auditor and hopes to bring transparency to the office that holds …
Person of the Day
Dr. Sunny Fridge
Dr. Sunny Fridge is a former producer, reporter and anchor who has taught in the mass communications department at Jackson State University for 14 years.
Politics
Gov. Bryant Gets GOP Foe as Filing Deadline Nears
First-term Gov. Phil Bryant picked up a Republican primary challenger Thursday, the day before candidates' deadline to qualify for statewide, regional and legislative races.
House Clears Way for Short-Term Homeland Security Bill
The House has cleared the way for passage of a short-term bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and avert a partial agency shutdown.
Ukraine Government Forces, Rebels Withdraw Heavy Weapons
Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatist forces drew back some heavy weapons from the front line in the east Friday in compliance with a cease-fire deal, although officials in Kiev accused rebels …
Cash-Strapped Ukraine Struggles to Keep Russia Gas Supplies
Cash-strapped Ukraine sought to buy time in its effort to ensure continued gas supplies from Russia, making a $15 million payment Friday to Moscow as it waits for international rescue …
McDaniel Seeking 3rd Term in Mississippi Senate
Chris McDaniel, a tea party-backed Republican who lost a U.S. Senate race last year, says he's seeking re-election to the Mississippi Legislature.
Politics
Uncertainty Looms for Wages, Schools, Health Care in Tax Cut Plan
Despite a controversial $1.5 billion tax cut prompting fierce debate on education funding, state employee salaries, grocery taxes and lottery tickets, the Republican-led tax plan passed the Mississippi House of …
Person of the Day
Stefan Moody
If I was going to bet on who will be the frontrunner for this year's Howell Trophy, my money would be on University of Mississippi junior guard Stefan Moody.
National
For Many Middle-Class Taxpayers On Obamacare, It's Payback Time
As tax day approaches, hundreds of thousands of families who enrolled in plans through the insurance marketplaces could be stuck with unexpected tax bills, according to researchers.
DC Legalizes Pot in Capital, Despite Threats from Congress
The District of Columbia defied threats from Congress and moved forward Thursday with legalizing possession of marijuana after a voter-approved initiative.
Homeland Security Bill Moves in Senate While House in Limbo
The Senate is moving forward on legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department, but the House is in limbo two days away from a partial agency shutdown as conservatives angrily …
Ukraine, Rebels Start Pulling Back Heavy Weapons in the East
In a long-awaited development, Ukrainian forces and separatist fighters both announced Thursday they are pulling back heavy weapons from the front line in eastern Ukraine.
Cyber Threats Expanding, New US Intelligence Assessment Says
The U.S. has elevated its appraisal of the cyber threat from Russia, the U.S. intelligence chief said Thursday, as he delivered the annual assessment by intelligence agencies of the top …
