Video: OptimComfort Investing Half a Million Dollars in Plantersville Plant
Move by specialty lift manufacturer could mean 70 new jobs in Plantersville area
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Video: Flu Cases Rise in Mississippi Causing Higher Demand for Medicine
The flu is becoming more widespread across the twin states.
Convict in 1964 Civil-Rights Deaths Won't Confess
Edgar Ray Killen spoke to The Associated Press this month inside the Mississippi State Penitentiary.
Judge Strikes Down Wage Boost for Home Workers
A federal judge has struck down Labor Department regulations extending minimum wage and overtime pay to nearly 2 million home health care workers.
North Korea Suffers Massive Internet Outages
US official declines to say if it is responsible.
Post Offices Open Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve
Revised hours will be posted at each Post Office.
MEMA: Be Prepared for Grinch-Like Weather
The threat of severe weather is in the forecast for most of the state Monday afternoon through Tuesday
Video: MAEP Petition makes the 2015 Ballot
The MAEP Petition, or Initiative #42, obtained the sufficient number of signatures required to be placed on the 2015 General Election ballot.
Video: Salvation Army Distributes "Angel Tree" Gifts in Tupelo
Volunteers distribute "Angel Tree" gifts at The Tupelo Furniture Market
Video: Aberdeen City Workers Distribute 'Angel Tree' Gifts
Over 60 Aberdeen children will have a Merrier Christmas thanks to the efforts of Aberdeen City workers
Miss. Universities Win Final OK to Raise Tuition
Mississippi's College Board gave final approval Thursday to plans for the state's eight public universities to raise tuition by an average of 3.2 percent this fall.
State Board of Education Approves Director of Early Childhood Education, Manager in School Performance
The new appointments are part of the MDE's ongoing plan to provide better access to high-quality early childhood education programs.
Miss. Again Has Worst Jobless Rate as Payrolls Dip
The state's jobless rate fell to 7.3 percent, down from 7.6 percent in October and 8 percent in November 2013.
Younger Sworn In to Fill Brown's District 17 Seat
Charles "Chuck" Younger was sworn in today to fill the District 17 seat.
H.R. 83 Prevents Weight Limit Change on Future Interstate 22
This week, President Obama signed a bill into law that included a section regarding weight limits for U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi.
Video: Fisher Named to Head Corrections Department
Fisher replaces Christopher B. Epps, who resigned Nov. 5, 2014. Fisher will assume his position in January 2015.
2nd Security Clearance Investigation Contractor Hacked
Federal officials say the private files of 48,439 workers may have been compromised by a computer breach.
Miss. Board of Education Releases Strategic Plan
The Mississippi Board of Education is setting ambitious goals in a new strategic plan, including having all students graduate from high school.
White House: 'Sophisticated Actor' Hacked Sony
A U.S. official says federal investigators have linked North Korea to the attack.
Sony Cancels 'The Interview' Dec. 25 Release
The studio said it respected and shared in the exhibitors' concerns.
Teaching, Assessment System for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Denied by State PSCRB
The MDE sought competitive proposals in September 2014 for assessments developed for this student population.
Video: Aberdeen High School AFJROTC Takes Flight
Instructors and business leaders see dual use for new drone: Education and Economic Development
Video: Columbus Police to Roll Out Body Cameras Early 2015
Cameras have arrived, but Chief Carleton wants training for officers and policy in place, before they go into the field.
Video: Children at Tupelo Early Childhood Education Center Learn About Holiday Giving
Youngsters learn about giving...and math, while helping a local food pantry
Video: New "Ignition Interlock" Law Off to a Slow Start in Mississippi
New law allows leniency for first time DUI offenders who agree to use ignition locking device to keep them from driving drunk.