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Report could delay action on road funds until 2016
Proponents of increased Mississippi highway funding aren't just going to be waiting until 2015. They'll probably be waiting until 2016.
Man wakes up in body bag at funeral home
Workers at a Mississippi funeral home say they found a man alive and kicking when they opened a body bag.
Longtime Miss. agriculture leader Bost dies at 90
William Bost, who directed the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service for nearly two decades, has died at age 90.
Long waits frustrate callers to health exchanges
For those trying to enroll through online health exchanges, help has long been advertised as just a phone call away.
Gay marriage fight pits Texas attorney general vs. gay friend
When Greg Abbott was paralyzed by a fallen tree in 1984, Mark Phariss flew 500 miles to his friend's bedside. They were law school pals who swapped stories over dinner, job leads and airport rides, and they still exchange Christmas cards today.
Primaries offer 1st major test of voter ID
In elections that begin next week, voters in 10 states will be required to present photo identification before casting ballots -- the first major test of voter ID laws after years of legal challenges arguing that the measures are designed to suppress voting.
Man's speeding excuse? I won the lottery!
Massachusetts man busted for speeding had a pretty good excuse when he was pulled over: He had just won a big lottery prize and was on his way to collect his cash.
Chinese media outlet uses racial slur at U.S. envoy
A major Chinese government news service used a racist slur to describe the departing American ambassador in a mean-spirited editorial on Friday that drew widespread public condemnation in China.
Russian troops take over Ukraine's Crimea region
Russian troops took over Crimea as the parliament in Moscow gave President Vladimir Putin a green light Saturday to use the military to protect Russian interests in Ukraine.
City skirts Open Meetings laws to discuss Trotter
For the third time in a month, Columbus mayor Robert Smith and city council members have met in non-quorum meetings to discuss matters involving taxpayers funds.
Sanders talks upcoming, finished projects
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders is eager for the Riverwalk expansion to begin.
Lowndes schools administrator files discrimination suit
A former West Lowndes High School interim principal is suing the Lowndes County School District for racial discrimination.
Former city employee arrested, again
Less than a month after being arrested for charges relating to identity theft, a former city employee has been arrested again.
City will be its own contractor for Trotter
Construction bids for a Trotter Convention Center renovation were double the project's budget, so the city of Columbus will be its own contractor.
Police Dept. opening first substation facility today
The Starkville Police Department will formally open its first police substation at 2 p.m. today at 151 Alfred Perkins St.
Senate amendment guts House school merger bill
The Senate Education Committee struck the House's Starkville-Oktibbeha school merger bill, HB 833, Thursday, replacing it with its own language reiterating Oktibbeha County School District Conservator Margie Pulley's guidance in 2015's state-mandated unification.
How Corporate America forced Arizona bill's veto
When an important social issue intersected with business in Arizona, Corporate America decided it was time to take a stand.
Senate blocks Dems' bill boosting vets' benefits
A divided Senate on Thursday derailed Democratic legislation that would have provided $21 billion for medical, education and job-training benefits for the nation's veterans. The bill fell victim to election-year disputes over spending and fresh penalties against Iran.
LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins picks up TVA honor
The Tennessee Valley Authority is honoring Joe Max Higgins Jr., CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK, with a rare distinction -- the Mega Developer Award.
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