Health

Mississippi hospitals, clinics prepared to deal with any Ebola cases

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — State health officials say Mississippi hospitals will be capable of handling any Ebola cases that may arise. State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs said some hospitals are updating procedures based on information […]

News

Mississippi ban on same-sex marriage challenged in lawsuit

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A gay-rights group and two lesbian couples filed a federal lawsuit Monday to try to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage in Mississippi, a Bible Belt state where the Republican governor […]

News

Bodies of 7 women found in northwestern Indiana

GARY, Indiana (AP) — The bodies of seven women have been found in northwestern Indiana after a man confessed to killing one woman who was found strangled at a motel and led investigators to at […]

Sports

John Gibbs, Alcorn State roll past Texas Southern, 40-25

NORMAN, Mississippi (AP) — John Gibbs Jr. threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another and Alcorn State coasted to a 40-25 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. With Gibbs running the offense to perfection, […]

Business

Mississippi Black Caucus pushes for more minority contracts

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi government agencies needs to make a stronger effort to buy more goods and services from businesses owned by minorities and women, leaders of the Legislative Black Caucus say. “We allocate […]

Sports

Lions score two touchdowns in final 3:38 to stun Saints, 24-23

DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford and Detroit stunned New Orleans with a late rally — one that wouldn’t have been possible without another big stand by the Lions’ defense. Stafford threw two touchdown passes in […]