Speaker creates new House committees to address ‘complex issues’ ahead of 2027
Mississippi lawmakers will reconvene in Jackson for a special session this month, but one legislative leader is already eyeing a…
Race for Mississippi state auditor taking shape with Sparks, Wilson set to enter
The 2027 race for state auditor in Mississippi is busying with two more candidates expressing their intentions to run for…
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.…
Lee Yancey looks to return to the Mississippi Senate, launching 2027 bid
With the incoming retirement of Mississippi Senate Pro Tempore Dean Kirby, one…
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs…
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…
