Republicans who hold supermajorities both in the House and Senate, and the governor's position, have been meeting privately to decide if and how to send state money to counties that can't afford to reopen bridges…

McDaniels had lost an earlier bid to unseat Judge Bill Skinner from the youth court. He began to raise more money, hire more staff, and push the detention center towards meeting the federal requirements. McDaniels…

Even though African Americans make up less that 27 percent of the population, they accounted for 29 percent of Alabama's electorate in the December special election. As they attempt to elect two U.S. Senators, Democrats…

UConn is the heavy favorite to win this year's national championship. However, oddsmakers give State a chance. FiveThirtyEight is Nate Silver's respected statistical analysis website that gives State a seven per cent chance of winning…

Nonprofit Mississippi News MOUND BAYOU -- Due to declining enrollments, decreasing funds and diminishing teachers certified, two schools in Bolivar County will close starting in the academic year 2018-19. After accepting the superintendent's cost-saving plan,…

They were all crying in different stages of grief, their eyes reddened from the earlier sobs following Arike Ogunboewale’s amazing shot that won Notre Dame a 61-58 victory at the national championship. Vic Schaefer began…

According to Tuesday's department statement, individuals from the Harrison County Community Work Center and Pascagoula Restitution Center as well as the Harrison County jail were transferred to other MDOC facilities. The statement said that "all…

Lanekia Michelle Brown (37), of Grenada, died in December after being taken into custody at the Madison County Detention Center, Canton. According to Madison Police Department, Brown was taken into custody by Madison police after…