Pair of Mississippians appointed by Trump to agricultural roles
Two Mississippians have received presidential appointments for key agriculture roles, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.…
Nonprofit files lawsuit challenging legislation allowing private leasing of public oyster reefs
A lawsuit has been filed challenging legislation allowing the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) to privately lease natural public…
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 operating budget ahead of the June 30 deadline.…
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,…
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant appointed to FEMA Review Council by Trump
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has been tabbed by President Donald Trump…
Hosemann threatens legal action if Bonnet Carré Spillway is opened amid rising Mississippi River levels
As water levels rise along the Mississippi River, threatening flooding, Lt. Gov.…
Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes legislation reforming CON laws, cites willingness to negotiate with lawmakers
Gov. Tate Reeves has vetoed a bill aimed at reforming Mississippi's certificate…
Legislation restricting sale of kratom to become law on July 1
A House bill that bans synthetic kratom products and limits the sale…
Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes bill to create standalone tourism department
Mississippi lawmakers voted to join other states with a standalone department of…