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New Kurdish Offensive Targets Islamic State Group
Iraqi Kurdish forces launched a new offensive Wednesday targeting Islamic State group extremists as a suicide bomber killed at least five people in the Kurds' regional capital.
Person of the Day
Gov. Chris Christie
Chris Christie's chances of winning the Mississippi Republican primary are about as good as the chance that a commuter on the George Washington Bridge would make it home in time …
Senate to Hold Test Vote on Iran Nuclear Bill
Legislation giving Congress a chance to review and possibly reject any final nuclear deal with Iran faced a test vote Thursday in the Senate, with the majority leader urging passage.
Cover
Snakes on a Porch
Snakes are among the least understood, yet most intriguing groups of animals. As temperatures rise, many of the creatures may come out of hibernation. Mississippi is the home of 40 …
Health Care
Refusing Medicaid: 'Far-Reaching Consequences'
What a new report says is that Mississippians would benefit greatly from the expansion of Medicaid. But what the report really means is that Mississippians—and the rest of the country—are …
City & County
Boys, Barbers and Books
Everyone knows that a trip to a barbershop can often mean long waits before you get in the chair—in some cases, extremely long waits. And for kids, it's sometimes difficult …
Justice
Walnut Grove Prison to Remain Under Court Order
There is no question, a federal judge said, that "there are current and ongoing violations of the inmates’ federal rights" at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility.
Kemper Overruns Drag Down Southern Co. Stock
Troubles at the Kemper County power plant that Mississippi Power Co. is building are so great that they're dragging down the stock of parent Southern Co.
Music
Band of the Day: Lillian Axe
The 1980s were a golden time for hard-rock bands. If you turned on your radio or watched MTV, you probably saw bands such as Motley Crue, White Lion or Bon …
A Look at the Proposed Peace Plan for Ukraine
A potential peace deal for Ukraine has emerged after months of political chaos, deadly violence, economic volatility and the worst crisis between Russia and the West in a generation.
GM Recalling Camaros for Ignition Switch Problem
Ignition switches once again are causing problems for General Motors.
Ballet Competition Opens Saturday in Jackson
Young dancers from six continents were rehearsing at sites across Mississippi's capital city Friday, running through performances that they've been preparing for months or even years to display at the …
Drugs Killed Oklahoma Inmate in Troubled Execution
An Oklahoma death row inmate who died following a problematic execution succumbed to the lethal drugs he was administered, not a heart attack, after the state's prisons chief halted efforts …
Crime
MDOC Wants New Private Prison Contracts
The Mississippi Department of Corrections is ending its contracts with a Utah-based private prison firm to operate four state penitentiaries and rebidding the work.
Afghanistan, US Sign Long-Awaited Security Pact
Afghanistan and the United States signed a security pact on Tuesday to allow U.S. forces to remain in the country past the end of year, ending a year of uncertainty …
Federal Official: Fever Screening at 5 US Airports
The government plans to begin taking the temperatures of travelers from West Africa arriving at five U.S. airports as part of a stepped-up response to the Ebola epidemic.
Business
Zoo Finances Under Examination During Management Search
The Jackson City Council voted to hire a team of certified public accountants to perform a "forensic audit" to assess the financial status of the Jackson Zoo.
Politics
Mississippi Negotiators Reach Proposal on Medical Marijuana
Mississippi House and Senate negotiators said Thursday that they have agreed on a proposed medical marijuana program.
Person of the Day
Mary Eileen Paradis
The University of Mississippi Medical Center named Mary Eileen Paradis as its first female Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety in July 2021.
Events
Mississippi State Fair Opens
“We have spent many hours this year preparing for a unique State Fair,” Mississippi State Fair Director Michael Lasseter said. “This year we introduce our new Frontier Village, which will …
