Political notebook: Highlights from Mississippi’s municipal elections

The dust has settled – at least for the most part – after roughly 200 municipalities across Mississippi held general…

Elon Musk calls Trump’s big tax break bill a ‘disgusting abomination’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" of tax breaks and spending cuts as a…

Pearl voters approve liquor stores opening but Board of Supervisors must implement

While a majority of voters in Pearl approved a referendum on Tuesday to allow wine and liquor shops to open…

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Horhn easily wins Jackson mayoral seat as all but one city council race called

State Sen. John Horhn will be moving his office from the state…

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Former Mississippi Medicaid chief leaves Trump-appointed role: report

Drew Snyder, a Mississippi native tasked by President Donald Trump to help…

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Trump appoints Mississippi’s Laurie Todd-Smith to key HHS position

Laurie Todd-Smith, a graduate of Mississippi State University, will operate in a…

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Election Day is here. What to know before heading to the polls

Municipalities across Mississippi will have a chance to elect new leadership on…

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Voters in Pearl get chance to approve the opening of liquor stores

Wine and liquor stores may soon be able to open their doors…

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Democratic leaders rebuke casino’s push for Republican Gulfport mayoral candidate

Ahead of Mississippi's municipal general elections, a contentious Gulfport mayoral campaign has…

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Ocean Springs to host annual event allowing community to engage with lawmakers

Mississippi Gulf Coast residents will have a chance to speak with some…

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Mississippi lawmakers pass $7 billion budget, bringing turbulent process to end

Mississippi lawmakers, at the urging of Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, made quick…

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Elon Musk departs from Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a…

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Sen. David Jordan, veteran Mississippi lawmaker of more than three decades, announces retirement

One of Mississippi’s longest-tenured lawmakers announced Wednesday that the 2025 legislative cycle…

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