Bans on gay marriage in three staunchly conservative Southern states are getting a hearing in a federal appeals court in New Orleans - the latest legal battle over an issue expected to be settled by the nation's highest court.
To lead the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet.
President Barack Obama says in a videotaped message that he wants to make community college free "for everybody who is willing to work for it."
A Grenada man sentenced to life without parole may get the chance to eventually go free.
Officials say new measures could include enhanced airline-employee screenings, random security checks and additional security patrols in secure areas.
Cochran is currently working on designating subcommittee chairmen from among the Republican members of the committee.
The second-highest leader of the Mississippi House says legislators have fulfilled their promises to improve public schools.
U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in November, as stronger demand for auto and student loans offset a drop in credit card debt.
Lawmakers say the goal is to keep the Department of Homeland Security running but to stop Obama's actions from taking effect.
Honda to be fined for failing to report 1,700 complaints.
Republicans and Democrats agree its important to look at the long term benefits and have more guarantees before tax payer dollars are given. However, their approach is different.
Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman reacts to the aldermen's decision to repeal the equality resolution and plus one health insurance policy.
Mississippi also received approval to administer FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Program statewide.
U.S. District Judge Michael Mills will administer the oath to Nunnelee, who is hospitalized.
The cold snap is providing a brief break for people who are about to have their power cut off because of non-payment.
Tenn-Tom bridge to honor Brown; another bill would ease some truck weight limits from Lowndes ports.
Republican Rep. Toby Barker of Hattiesburg says Wednesday that the system is being phased in a few agencies at a time.
Council would like to draw business investment to former school site on Military Road
Gov. Phil Bryant is calling on lawmakers to erase Mississippi's participation in the Common Core academic standards.
The Ohio Republican garnered the votes of 216 GOP lawmakers as Congress convened Tuesday.
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.
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.
Tornadoes hit Marion, Jones counties.
Monday marked the first day of qualifying for local offices for the November 3rd general election.
Most contractors plan for wet weather this time of year, and adjust schedules accordingly