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Business
Watchdogs to IRS: Reject Rove Group's Tax Application
Two watchdog groups are calling on the IRS to reject Crossroads GPS' request to be recognized as a social welfare nonprofit.
Person of the Day
Aaron Roux, Paul Erway and Grant Berthiaume
This Saturday, runners from all over the country and all over the world will arrive in Jackson to participate in the Mississippi Blues Marathon.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Mississippi Trade Mart.
Incarcerated Veterans Train Dogs for Other Vets
Hazard Wilson's new cellmate is a hairy bundle of energy whose playful zeal can't be contained by steel doors: a five-month-old golden retriever.
Poll: Obesity's a Crisis but We Want Our Junk Food
We know obesity is a health crisis, or every new year wouldn't start with resolutions to eat better and get off the couch. But don't try taking away our junk …
Feds, Transocean Reach $1.4B Deal Over Gulf Spill
The Justice Department reached a $1.4 billion settlement Thursday with Transocean Ltd., the owner of the drilling rig that sank after an explosion killed 11 workers and spawned the massive …
Miss. Health Insurance Exchange Proposal in Limbo
Mississippi's proposed health insurance exchange is in limbo because of a dispute between the governor and the insurance commissioner.
City & County
City Signs $90 Million Contract, Sets Meetings
Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. signed a $90 million contract with Siemens Corp. over the holidays for a water and sewer improvement project.
Indian Police Charge 5 in New Delhi Gang Rape
Authorities filed rape and murder charges Thursday against five men accused of the gang rape of a 23-year-old university student on a New Delhi bus, a crime that horrified Indians …
Congress Ushering in New Members, with Old Divide
Congress is ushering in the new and the old — dozens of eager freshmen determined to change Washington and the harsh reality of another stretch of bitterly divided government.
Fiscal-Cliff Deal No Recipe for a Robust Economy
Housing is rebounding. Families are shrinking debts. Europe has avoided a financial crackup. And the fiscal cliff deal has removed the most urgent threat to the U.S. economy.
NJ Gov. Christie Blasts Boehner, Republicans
Christie, who has verbally tangled with many, showed Wednesday he's willing to aim his barbs at the highest echelons of his own party.
AP Interview: Reeves Pushing for Charter Schools
With the 2013 Mississippi legislative session starting next week, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he believes there's bipartisan support for charter schools and for efforts to improve children's reading skills …
Boehner Agrees to Sandy Aid Vote on Friday
Under intense pressure from angry Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner agreed Wednesday to a vote this week on aid for Superstorm Sandy recovery.
Stranger Things
Not expanding Medicaid could have disastrous results for the rural hospitals that serve many of the state's most vulnerable residents.
Stinker Quote of the Week: "Lunatics"
Setting aside how much that would cost, research has shown that more guns equal more gun deaths, whether by suicide or homicide.
Sports
Mississippi Bowling
Only two college football games remain this year that feature teams from our state. Beating their opponent won’t be a daunting task for either the Mississippi State Bulldogs or the …
Bryan's Rant
The SEC: Unstoppable?
The BCS National Championship Game will be played this week between Alabama and Notre Dame.
The Slate
The Slate
This is a big week in sports: The NFL Playoffs begin, and a college football national champion will be crowned.
Question o' the Week: Tell us about a great random act of kindness you've done or that someone has done for you. Help us make an inspiration list!
Tell us about a great random act of kindness you've done or that someone has done for you. Help us make an inspiration list!
