State's Jobless Rate No longer Nation's Worst
Mississippi no longer has the highest unemployment rate in the nation in August, according to figures released Friday by the U.S. Labor Department.
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Clark Retiring as Head of Community College Board
On Friday, Dr. Eric Clark, Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB), announced that he will retire on June 30, 2015.
Video: Wiseman Vetoes 'Plus-One' Insurance Amendment
As expected, Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman has vetoed aldermen's decision to limit the city's new employee-plus 1-adult insurance coverage.
Video: State Looks at New Kitchen Rules for Day Care Centers
The department held a hearing Wednesday, and several people who run child-care centers came to voice their concerns about the new regulations.
Video: Day in the Life, NCIS New Orleans: The Stars' Perspective
NCIS New Orleans is set to premiere Tuesday (9/23/14). So, what can we expect from the characters?
Video: MSMS Students and Faculty Square Off on the Chessboard
Human chess match celebrates MSMS national ranking
Locals Express Interest in Vacant State Senate Seat
Oct. 6 is the qualifying deadline.
Home Depot Says Malware Affected 56 Million Payment Cards
The Atlanta-based home improvement retailer said Thursday it has eliminated the malware behind the attacks that took place between April and September.
Study Gives State Roads High Marks
Mississippi ranks 8th in the nation in overall highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the latest Annual Highway Report by Reason Foundation. This is an improvement over 2009 and 2011 when Mississippi ranked 10th.
Video: Five Years Later: The Search for Kaila Morris Continues
Five years later, the search for 21-year old Lowndes County native Kaila Morris continues.
Video: At 227, Constitution Still Relevant
Constitution Week focuses on important document in changing world.
Childers Criticizes Cochran on Equal Pay
Democratic former U.S. Rep. Travis Childers said Tuesday that if he's elected to the Senate, he will support a bill requiring employers to pay women and men the same amount for doing the same jobs.
Governor Intervenes in Same-Sex Marriage Case
Gov. Phil Bryant is intervening in a case involving a DeSoto County woman who wants Mississippi to recognize her same-sex marriage in order to grant a divorce.
Video: Columbus Council Approves Use of City Crews to Do Demolition Work at Magnolia Bowl
School District plans to use former football stadium as a walking track and outdoor classroom
Video: Columbus Schools Superintendent Gives Local Rotarians a Progress Report
Dr. Philip Hickman delivers CMSD Report Card to Columbus Rotary Club
Video: Heritage Hills Alliance Taps McCoy as New President
Heritage Hills Area Alliance preserves and promotes the culture and history of the North Mississippi Hill Country
Cochran Extols Booneville Couple for Work to Promote Adoption
The Russells were nominated by Cochran as Mississippi’s 2014 “Angels in Adoption."
Miss. State Gears Up for Mid-South Forestry Equpment Show
Miss. State preps for forestry show.
Video: City of Fulton Considers Ordinance to Target Derelict Vehicles and Chronic Yard Sales
A proposed ordinance would regulate the hoarding of "junk" vehicles and recurring garage sales.
Video: Columbus Charter School Organizers Miss Key Deadline
Inspire board members will seek a waiver
Income, Not Sales Taxes Driving State Revenue Growth
While state revenue rose 20 percent from the 2010 budget year through the end of the 2013 budget year, much of that was driven by individual and corporate income tax collections, according to the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Sales tax collections have grown more slowly.
Former MSU Student Charged with LSD Possession, Intent to Sell
The man believed to be bringing LSD to Starkville and selling it to students at Mississippi State University has been arrested.
Mississippi Sixth in Nation in Deer-Collision Risk
Stats show 1 in 84 chance of hitting deer.
Miss Mississippi Makes Top 10 in Miss America Pageant
Congratulations to Miss Mississippi, who made it to the top 10 in the Miss America pageant, Sunday night.
Video: Miss America Contestants Give Back to Community
Miss Mississippi is taking a break from pageant rehearsal to give back.