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Federal Health Officials Face Tough Questions on Flu Vaccine
Lawmakers on Tuesday asked why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn't act months ago when concerns first arose to create a better-matched vaccine.
Video: Lt. Gov. Reeves Proposes $110 Million Boost to K-12 Education Funding
His proposal would direct 86 percent of the expected growth in state revenues to schools.
Republicans Say Budget Will Just Bring More Taxes, Debt
The budget envisions a spending increase of 6.4 percent over the current year.
Obama Proposes New Agency to Make Americans' Food Safer
It would consolidate parts of the Agriculture Department and the Food and Drug Administration.
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Karen Elam to State Board of Education
Elam’s appointment will be brought before the Mississippi Senate for confirmation.
Bill Would Ban $50-a-Month Surcharge on Tobacco Users
House members may block Mississippi's state employee health insurance plan from surcharging tobacco users.
Video: Work Underway at Proposed Cracker Barrel Site in Columbus
Dirt work underway at proposed Cracker Barrel site in Columbus, MS
Video: Senate Committee Proposes 27-Member Common Core Commission
The House earlier passed a bill that renamed Common Core, but mandated no changes.
Video: Columbus Students 'Caught In The Act'
Columbus students find out that getting "caught in the act" isn't always bad.
Mississippi's Unemployment Rate Hits 7.1 Percent
The Golden Triangle as a whole saw an increase in its unemployment rates.
Proposal Would Set Overtime Pay for Miss. Prison Employees
The bill passed the House Corrections Committee on Wednesday.
Video: Bill Would Open Hospital Meetings, Expand Records Process
The bill allows hospital boards to close meetings for some reasons, including discussing physician recruitment.
Video: House Panel Seeks $1,000 Pay Raise for Assistant Teachers
The House Education Committee approved House Bill 582 Wednesday, which would raise the employees' yearly salary.
Ex-Lawmaker Indicted for Embezzlement of $484,000
If convicted of all counts, Tommy Robertson could be sentenced to a maximum of 70 years in prison.
Alabama Governor Assigns Drone Responsibility
Gov. Robert Bentley has placed authority over drones with the Bureau of Aeronautics at the state Department of Transportation.
Section of Hwy 25 to be Named After Zacharias
Zacharias served as president of Mississippi State University from 1985-1997.
Reeves Touts 2014 Fundraising Efforts; David McCrae Announces Bid for State Treasurer
Reeves’ fundraising totals leave him with $2.35 million total on hand.
Special Needs Education Bill Passes Senate Committee
Some Mississippi parents could have more schools for their kids to choose from if enough state legislators have their way.
Video: No Impact Yet on Local Airports from Blizzard Moving Across Midwest
As the blizzard worsens, that could change and directors advise travelers to check flights and reservations.
BP Calls Witnesses as it Fights for Lesser Spill Penalty
BP is making a case that it shouldn't pay the top penalty of $13.7 billion.
Ex-CIA Officer Convicted of Leaking Secrets to Reporter
Prosecutors said Jeffrey Sterling disclosed the mission to journalist James Risen to get back at the CIA for perceived mistreatment.
Former Miss. Lawmaker Indicted for Embezzlement
Former Senate Finance Committee Tommy Robertson is accused of embezzling $484,092 of loan proceeds.
Court: Pardon Doesn't Clear Record
The Mississippi Supreme Court has again ruled a pardon by the governor does not wipe out a criminal record.