Health
African Americans in Mississippi and nation benefit from health care reform
By Lonnie Ross Online Editor Efforts continue at local and national levels to inform more people about the benefits of the health care law, […]
Year: 2013
News
Man arrested after kidnapping two boys, slashing throat of one, in Hancock County
By Gareth Clary | GulfLive.com Mississippi Press HANCOCK COUNTY, Mississippi — James Smith, 41, of the Leetown community, has been arrested after a more than 2-hour pursuit after he kidnapped and assaulted two young boys, including […]
News
Around Mississippi: Hattiesburg gas card fraud; Natchez crosses; vicious dog ordinance
The Associated Press Here are some news and notes — and an interesting photograph — from around Mississippi this morning: Council upset over possible fraud in gas card use In Hattiesburg, City Council members are […]
News
Jackson State fires football coach Rick Comegy after 8 seasons
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Jackson State fired football coach Rick Comegy on Wednesday after eight seasons. Comegy had a 55-35 record during his tenure and he led the Tigers to the 2007 Southwestern Athletic Conference […]
News
AP analysis: Mississippi Supreme Court to take another look at child support decision
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court is looking again at a child support question it first addressed earlier this year. But with a twist. In a 5-4 decision in June, the Supreme Court […]
Entertainment
Erica Campbell’s ‘Holy Moly’ Dress & Full Figured Body Causing Gospel Backlash
eurweb.com The moment we saw the promotional photo above of gospel artist Erica Campbell, we knew somebody somewhere was gonna have problem with it. And as they say, Stevie Wonder coulda told you that! In any event, […]
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Mississippi Supreme Court denies motion to remove judge in doctor’s murder-for-hire case
GREENWOOD, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has again denied a motion from a Greenwood doctor charged in a murder-for-hire case to remove the judge appointed to preside over his case. The Greenwood Commonwealth reports that […]
Sports
Dak Prescott has emerged as Mississippi State’s quarterback, present and future
STARKVILLE, Mississippi (AP) — Dak Prescott already has a favored place in Mississippi State’s football history. Now he’s also the unquestioned starter at quarterback. The sophomore’s name was etched in program lore after he came […]
Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center performs first pancreas transplant
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center have performed the facility’s first pancreas transplant in a 49-year-old diabetes patient who also received a kidney during the procedure. Organ recipient Paul […]
Entertainment
Steve Harvey Lands 1-on-1 Interview with President Obama
eurweb.com Steve Harvey has capped off his Christmas holiday with a professional highlight. The comedian/talk show host sat down Friday for a one-on-one interview with President Barack Obama, NBC Washington reports. Harvey steered clear of politics with […]