Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism rate rose by more than 3% in 2024-25 school year
Chronic absenteeism spiked by more than 3% in the 2024-25 school year, according to a report from the Mississippi Department…
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats rejected for the 10th time Thursday a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government,…
Colom raises Mississippi Democrat record of nearly $600K since launching U.S. Senate bid
Democrat Scott Colom, who is trying to win Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's seat in the 2026 midterms, announced a…
Mississippi GOP chair named general counsel to Republican National Committee
Mike Hurst, the chair of the Mississippi Republican Party, has been tabbed…
Vicksburg mayor sets sights on becoming Mississippi’s technology leader
Officials in Vicksburg want to make Mississippi's River City the state's hub…
Paycheck relief program offered for federal employees affected by government shutdown
Biloxi-based Keesler Federal Credit Union is looking to help federal employees be…
Trump nominates former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes didn't stay out of the political scene…
Nearly a third of Mississippi state agencies have not met cybersecurity requirements, per state auditor
The Mississippi Office of State Auditor has released a report showing nearly…
Mississippi civil rights attorney seeks congressional seat held by GOP’s Trent Kelly
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democratic civil rights attorney who has advocated…
Hours remain to register to vote in Mississippi’s special legislative elections
Just hours remain to register to vote in Mississippi’s special legislative elections.…
National Democrats announce major investment in Mississippi ahead of special legislative elections
The Democratic National Committee is stepping in to try to help candidates…
Attorney general’s office marks third anniversary of MAMA resource platform
Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office launching…
New Senate committees launched to address Jackson revitalization, statewide housing
Building up Mississippi's capital city of Jackson and helping first-time home buyers…
