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Obama Hints at Changing Phone Records Collection
President Barack Obama suggested Friday that he may be ready to make some changes in the bulk collection of Americans' phone records to allay the public's concern about privacy.
Judge Strikes Down Utah's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A federal judge struck down Utah's same-sex marriage ban Friday in a decision that brings a nationwide shift toward allowing gay marriage to a conservative state where the Mormon church …
Blue Cross and HMA Settle Hospital Payment Dispute
Mississippi's largest health insurer and its second-largest hospital operator have settled their dispute.
City & County
Horhn Speaks on 'Tea Party Governor,' Sales Tax Vote
The 1-percent sales tax is an opportunity, and not a burden. That was the message state Sen. John Horhn delivered to a packed house at the weekly Friday Forum meeting …
City & County
Council Mulls Residency Requirements
Since 2007, legislation has been on the books to ensure that money the City of Jackson pays out in wages stays close to city. Soon, it could be changed to …
Justice
President Obama Tells Clarence Aaron He Can Finally Go Home
President Obama has ordered an early release from prison for Clarence Aaron, who has spent twenty years there, hoping for mercy.
Person of the Day
Remedy Krewe
In 2005, Dustan Chiasson founded Remedy Krewe, which he describes as "a funk band with blues influences, playing like a rock band."
Obama Orders Military to Review Sexual Assault
President Barack Obama on Friday gave the military one year to make progress on an epidemic of sexual assault or face potential tougher reforms, hours after Congress sent a sweeping …
Russian Oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky a Free Man
After spending 10 years in Russian jails for what many in the West believe were trumped-up offenses, Mikhail Khodorkovsky left prison a free man Friday and immediately flew to Germany.
Spy Sanel Wants Duplicate Oversight Board Replaced
For months, two review panels given nearly identical assignments by President Barack Obama have been studying how the White House should change or limit the National Security Agency's surveillance programs.
Gay Marriage Supporters See Hope in Deep-Red Ind.
In one of the most conservative states in the nation, supporters of gay marriage are pondering the unthinkable: a victory, or at least not a loss.
Miss. Board of Education Approves Preschool Grants
Mississippi education officials have awarded $2 million to 11 groups to provide preschool for four-year-olds.
Alcorn President Brown Resigns
Alcorn State University President M. Christopher Brown II has resigned amid an investigation into university purchasing practices.
City & County
Mystery Shrouds JSU's Comegy Firing
There was nothing normal about Jackson State University's handling of its decision to fire Rick Comegy, announced Wednesday morning.
Health Care
How Long Will You Wait at the Emergency Room?
In less urgent cases, patients arriving at the emergency room can wait for hours before seeing a doctor, receiving pain medication, having tests, or being admitted to the hospital.
Person of the Day
Rick Comegy
What does winning two straight SWAC East titles and losing two straight SWAC championship games in overtime earn you? If you are Rick Comegy, Jackson State University head coach, it …
Putin to Pardon Jailed Tycoon Khodorkovsky
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he will pardon jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a surprise decision that will let his top foe and Russia's formerly richest man out of prison …
Ukrainian Leader Slams West, Tilts Toward Russia
Ukraine's embattled president slammed the West on Thursday for supporting the massive street protests calling for his ouster and announced plans to partially join a Moscow-led economic union—a move that …
Target: 40M Card Accounts May be Breached
Target says that about 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been affected by a data breach that occurred just as the holiday shopping season shifted into high …
