Federal judge panel approves final legislative redistricting map
Three years after a lawsuit from the NAACP alleged that the 2022 legislative redistricting by the state legislature diluted Black…
MDOT: Political signs are prohibited on state right-of-ways to maintain motorist safety
As campaign season picks up steam for municipalities across the state, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is reiterating regulations relating…
Hyde-Smith pens legislation creating federal penalties for attacks on hospital employees
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is spearheading an effort in Washington to establish federal criminal penalties for assaulting hospital employees,…
Nonprofit files lawsuit challenging legislation allowing private leasing of public oyster reefs
A lawsuit has been filed challenging legislation allowing the Mississippi Department of…
Mississippi lawmakers working behind the scenes on budget agreement ahead of special session
The Mississippi legislature has less than two months to pass a state…
Gov. Reeves launches ‘Mississippi’s Power Play’ aimed at becoming national leader in energy
Gov. Tate Reeves is looking to make Mississippi a leader in American…
Mike Waltz out as national security adviser following Signal chat blunder
UPDATE: President Donald Trump said Thursday afternoon that he’s naming Secretary of…
Canton mayoral candidate granted review of ballot boxes after alleging ‘significant irregularities’ in runoff
After losing the Canton mayoral Democratic primary runoff on April 22 by…
Mexican-born Mississippi sheriff’s deputy hopeful for citizenship pathway
Edgar Vasquez Silva was born in Mexico before coming to America with…
Sen. Roger Wicker introduces bill aimed at financial flexibility of state and local governments
U.S. Sen Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Democratic counterpart Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)…
3 Mississippi hospitals approved for demonstration program intended to stave off closures
As rural hospitals across Mississippi continue to struggle, a handful are about…
Rep. Trent Kelly celebrates retirement from military with ceremony in capitol
Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly has officially retired from the military. On Saturday,…
Voter registration deadline is Monday for municipal general elections
As towns and cities across Mississippi prepare to hold municipal general elections,…