Keating aims for economic growth, infrastructure improvement as next Gulfport mayor

Gulfport native Hugh Keating defeated Sonya Williams Barnes on Tuesday after a tense mayoral race to replace Billy Hewes in…

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Reed appointed by governor to fill 12th district circuit court post

Gov. Tate Reeves has announced the appointment of Michael Reed to the office of circuit judge for the 12th district.…

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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…

State Rep. Orlando Paden voted to replace Chuck Espy as Clarksdale mayor

The city of Clarksdale now has a new leader following the announcement…

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Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs upset by Democrat Willis Thompson in election

The city of Vicksburg will soon have a new mayor after incumbent…

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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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