Mississippi Supreme Court revives former Gov. Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Today
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday revived a defamation lawsuit that former Gov. Phil Bryant filed against Mississippi Today.
Confirmed: Aldi coming to Columbus
Get your quarters and your reusable shopping bags ready.
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
Supreme Court revives wounded veteran’s lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan to sue the government contractor for whom the attacker was working when he built the explosive.
The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings are not immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained.
US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
The U.S. stock market rallied to more records Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Trump and other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event
President Donald Trump and many of his leading Christian supporters and top Republicans are taking part this week in a marathon reading of the Bible in an America 250-themed event billed as encouraging a “return to the spiritual foundation that has shaped our country.”
Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail
A man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead, including a Department of Homeland Security employee who was walking her dog, died in jail Tuesday night, authorities said.
Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions
The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as the leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse that wiped out billions in investor wealth.
What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center is in the spotlight after the civil rights group announced Tuesday that it is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation because of its past use of paid informants.
Trump’s approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher, according to a new AP-NORC poll, with even Republicans showing less faith in his leadership.
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79
Dave Mason — the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic, songwriter behind classic rock hits “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer — died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.
Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators
A man who previously had the assault-style gun used to kill eight children in Louisiana told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole it from his truck in the weeks before the rampage in a Shreveport neighborhood, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into classrooms.
Trump’s dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
Lauryn Muller was scrolling on social media when she saw a clip of President Donald Trump belittling California Gov. Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia.
New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
More than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding, with New York and New Orleans standing out, according to one of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk.
The Verdict: Lowndes County criminal dispositions for Feb. 9-24
Judge Michelle Easterling ■ Larry Armstrong, possession of a weapon by a felon, 10 years MDOC to be served through five years house arrest and
Ask The Dispatch: What can renters do when landlords fail to make repairs?
Faulty air conditioning, burst sewer pipes and a slew of alleged maintenance failures, like mold in homes and backed-up pipes, have left residents of Hargrove Estates frustrated with their property managers.
Dachshunds dash for glory as Starkville Derby returns Saturday
In Savannah Johnston’s first Starkville Derby race in 2023, two of her dogs barely made it past the starting line.
Blech reflects on tenure as CAFB prepares for new commander
Jay Fisher, former Columbus Air Force Base Community Council president, took a coin from behind a podium Wednesday and tapped it against the wooden stand.
