STATE
4529 results Page 1 of 227 next »
Mississippi Senate OKs ban on abortion after fetal heartbeat
Mississippi senators on Tuesday passed the final version of a bill that would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, about six weeks into pregnancy.
South Carolina firm plans $2M Mississippi branch, hiring 20
A South Carolina meat company is investing $2 million to open a warehouse in Mississippi's Delta region, hiring 20 people.
Mississippi lawmakers pass bill requiring school shooter drills
Lawmakers on Tuesday gave final passage to a bill meant to make Mississippi schools safer from mass shootings, including mandatory twice-yearly active shooter drills and a threat-reporting mechanism to be monitored by the state Department or Public Safety.
Research on emergency medical internet set for Mississippi
The University of Mississippi Medical Center will conduct research with a federal group to improve how emergency workers use mobile internet to provide medical care in rural areas.
Supreme Court set for case on racial bias in jury selection
Curtis Flowers has been jailed in Mississippi for 22 years, even as prosecutors couldn't get a murder conviction against him to stick through five trials.
Mississippi lottery could start selling tickets in late 2019
The new Mississippi Lottery could start selling tickets sometime during the final half of this year, a board member for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation said Monday.
Warren backs congressional plan for reparations study
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren on Monday embraced a congressional proposal to study a framework for reparations to African-Americans hurt by the legacy of slavery as the best way to begin a "national, full-blown conversation" on the issue.
Ex-officer says she had sex while child was dying in hot car
A former Mississippi Gulf Coast police officer told a judge Monday that she had sex with her supervisor and then fell asleep while her 3-year-old daughter was dying inside an overheated patrol car.
Bishop in Mississippi: 'deeply sorry' for clergy sex abuse
A Catholic diocese in Mississippi is releasing names of clergy members it says have been credibly accused of sexual abuse.
Federal agency probes worker death at Mississippi plant
The U.S. Department of Labor says the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a worker at a Mississippi manufacturing facility.
Mississippi to build facility for medically fragile children
A new law says Mississippi can borrow money to build a long-term care facility for children with complex medical conditions.
Analysis: Mississippi lawmakers seek early exit to session
Mississippi lawmakers are aiming for an early end to their scheduled 90-day session.
Gov. Bryant called 'despicable' for ignoring black rep
The Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman said Mississippi's governor is "clearly despicable" for not acknowledging work by the state's only black congressman to get the home of a slain civil rights leader named a national monument.
Judge grants extension of settlement talks in soybean suit
A federal judge has approved an extension of settlement talks in a lawsuit claiming a soybean seed company purposely sold faulty seeds to black farmers in Mississippi.
Former boyfriend of burned woman fatally shot
Someone fatally shot the former boyfriend of a Mississippi woman who was burned to death, and investigators are questioning a suspect, authorities said Friday.
Mississippi politicos feud over civil rights monument status
Mississippi's white Republican governor and the state's only black Democratic congressman are feuding over who should get credit for the home of a slain civil rights leader becoming a national monument.
3 more cases of chronic wasting disease found in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks says three more cases of chronic wasting disease have been confirmed.
Teacher pay, abortion restriction among surviving bills
Wednesday was the deadline for the Mississippi House and Senate to act on general bills that originated in the other chamber.
Small-engine maker moving work from Wisconsin to Mississippi
A maker of small engines is consolidating operations from Wisconsin to Mississippi, with plans to hire 250 people there over the next two years.
Unveiled tourism slogan touts Mississippi's 'Secret Coast'
Officials say the tourism group promoting southern Mississippi has a new name and slogan.
Most Viewed News Stories
1. Man tells his story of abuse by a priest who served in the Columbus area AREA
2. Report: City out of cash by October COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
3. Area Catholics react to diocese list of clergy accused of sexual abuse AREA
4. Suspect nabbed for harassing phone calls to business COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. Retail Coach to update council on progress COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
INSIGHT MAGAZINE
Insight magazine is a resource for living in the Golden Triangle area.
READ OUR SPECIAL SECTIONS ONLINE
(Publications will be opened in a new window)
Best of the Triangle 2018
Best Area Professionals 2018
2019 Dining Guide
IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Dispatch-sponsored Imagination Library provides a free book each month to Lowndes County children under the age of 5. Learn more at lowndesil.org.
662-328-2424 | PO Box 511, Columbus, MS 39703-0511
Copyright 2019 The Commercial Dispatch Publishing Company
Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
