Local Legislators Want Bridge Named for Brown
Tenn-Tom bridge to honor Brown; another bill would ease some truck weight limits from Lowndes ports.
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Miss. Moving Toward More Detailed State Budgeting Process
Republican Rep. Toby Barker of Hattiesburg says Wednesday that the system is being phased in a few agencies at a time.
Video: Columbus City Council Tries to Market Old Lee High Property
Council would like to draw business investment to former school site on Military Road
Miss. Common Core Opponents Seek Momentum as Session Starts
Gov. Phil Bryant is calling on lawmakers to erase Mississippi's participation in the Common Core academic standards.
House Re-Elects Boehner as Speaker Over Tea Party Opposition
The Ohio Republican garnered the votes of 216 GOP lawmakers as Congress convened Tuesday.
Trial Set for Alleged Gang Members in Federal Case
The trial of 14 alleged members of white supremacist prison gang in Mississippi is scheduled for April 27 in U.S. District Court in Oxford.
Wicker to Preside over U.S. Senate on First Day of Congress
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker will serve as presiding office of the U.S. Senate during the first day of the 114th Congress, which convenes Tuesday.
Video: Local Elected Officials Line Up to Qualify for This Year's Election Cycle
Monday marked the first day of qualifying for local offices for the November 3rd general election.
Video: Recent Rains Haven't Affected Construction Projects too Badly
Most contractors plan for wet weather this time of year, and adjust schedules accordingly
Video: Public Works Crews Racing the Clock to Fill Potholes Ahead of Deep Freeze
Existing and new potholes created by heavy rains could be worse with freezing temperatures
Video: Caution is Advised When Working Outdoors in Extreme Cold
Wind chills at times could be around zero Wednesday and Thursday.
Video: Fire Heavily Damages Maben Home
Home on Highway 15 North in Maben heavily damaged by Monday afternoon fire
Video: Monday Afternoon Crash Sends One to the Hospital in Macon
Log truck and pick-up collide. One driver injured
Video: Mississippi Inmate's Death Under Investigation
State inmate Thomas Smith, #133795, was found dead early Monday morning.
Video: Rep. Nunnelee Being Treated in Tupelo
Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss.) experienced a hematoma in his left leg over the holidays.
CDC: Flu Season Continues to Worsen, Could Peak This Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday reported flu was widespread in 43 states.
Video: Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes Blow Across Mississippi
Severe storms and possible tornadoes roll across the entire breadth of Mississippi
Video: State Senator Giles Ward the Favorite for Top Leadership Spot
State Senator Giles Ward the Favorite for Top Leadership Spot
Video: State Representative Gary Chism Addresses Likely Legislative Issues
State Representative Gary Chism weighs in on MAEP Funding, Common Core State Standards, and Reform in the Department of Corrections
Video: After-Christmas Season Often Double-Edged Sword for Animal Shelters
After Christmas adoptions go down, and surrenders often go up.
Flood Warnings Issued for Some Area Rivers, Streams
Rivers expected to be one to four feet above flood stages between Saturday night and Monday.
Tyner Running for Miss. Public Service Commissioner
Attorney Mitch Tyner represented Chris McDaniel when the state senator challenged the Republican primary runoff results.
MEMA: Strong Storms Possible Saturday
The Mississippi Management Agency is asking everyone to be prepared for possible severe weather on Saturday.
US Sanctions North Korea Over Sony Cyberattack
President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Friday authorizing the sanctions.