U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson slams farm bill over $187 billion SNAP cut
For the first time since the U.S. House passed a sweeping farm bill, Mississippi’s lone “no” vote is speaking out.…
Mississippi Republicans split over potential redistricting that could impact U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson
As a special session intended to take up Mississippi’s Supreme Court map moves closer, a divide is emerging among Republicans…
Special session to redistrict has ‘nothing to do’ with fairness, Mississippi Democratic leader says
Lawmakers in Mississippi will reconvene in Jackson in two weeks with Gov. Tate Reeves asking them to redraw the state's…
Gov. Tate Reeves holds off on Jackson water authority picks as court weighs case
Gov. Tate Reeves is holding off on making his appointments to a…
Mississippi Republicans back farm bill as it clears U.S. House, heads to Senate
Mississippi farmers could soon see relief as the U.S. House advanced a…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Jackson water authority law from going into effect
A judge has temporarily blocked a new state-created governing body that would…
U.S. House approves bill to fund Department of Homeland Security and end record shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to…
Hyde-Smith backing bill to reduce fertilizer costs as push grows for farm aid
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is backing a bill aimed at lowering…
Mississippi lawmakers to reconvene next month after SCOTUS ruling in voting rights case
Mississippi lawmakers will return to the state capitol in under a month…
SCOTUS voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black…
Gov. Reeves announces office, website for $206M rural health initiative
On Wednesday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the establishment of a new office…
More than $10 million in federal grants going to improvements at 12 Mississippi airports
A dozen Mississippi airports will renovate facilities, courtesy of more than $10…
State launches disaster loan program for winter storm-hit cities and counties
Financial relief is available for local governments impacted by Winter Storm Fern…
