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DC  |  Michelle L. Price, Associated Press ,  Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  • 
March 5, 2026

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Trump is nominating Oklahoma Republican U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace Noem, who will become a “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.”
News  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 5, 2026

Proposed Clinton data center will be the largest economic development project in city history

Mayor Will Prudie expects that the project will inject millions per year directly into not only the City of Clinton’s budget but also the Clinton Public School District as well as Hinds County.

News  |  Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press ,  Stephen Groves, Associated Press ,  Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  • 
March 5, 2026

House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump’s strategy

It’s the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure along party lines.

Opinion

Opinion  |  Roger Wicker  • 
February 27, 2026

America and Europe share a destiny

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker carries peace through strength message to Europe.
Opinion  |  David Ibsen  • 
February 26, 2026

Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking

David Ibsen says HB 1597 is unnecessary and would add additional confusion and regulation that could harm Mississippi consumers and smaller community banks.

Opinion  |  Mike Chaney  • 
February 25, 2026

Insurance fraud effects everyone

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says although the overwhelming majority of insurance agents and companies are honest and reputable, there are some bad actors.
Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
February 25, 2026

When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes

State Sen. Josh Harkins has introduced legislation to protect the investments of state and local taxpayers in economic development projects that rely on taxpayer incentives.

Business

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 18, 2026

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Will Edwards, Founder and CEO of Firehawk, said that Mississippi stood out because of its pro-industry leadership, deep talent pool and commitment to advanced manufacturing.

Business  |  Daniel Tyson  • 
February 13, 2026

Billions in new economic development projects in the works for Mississippi in 2026

MDA head Bill Cork said this week that while 2025 was the agency’s most successful year, 2026 will exceed that mark.

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 12, 2026

Camgian awarded position on Golden Dome Team

“This is another great example of how Mississippi is leading the revitalization of our defense industry,” U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 10, 2026

Spartan Composites investing $49 million in Saltillo manufacturing facility

Spartan Composites specializes in advanced composite matting used in the infrastructure, oil and gas, defense and utility sectors. Their Lee County operations will create 45 jobs.
News  |  Jeremy Pittari  • 
March 3, 2026

Senate keeps college workforce development, financial literacy bills alive 

Another bill would allow the University of Southern Mississippi to selloff about 600 acres of property.
News  |  Daniel Tyson  • 
March 3, 2026

Legislators consider tweaks to hazardous waste management law

Advocates argue that smaller businesses are forced to send the identical waste materials out of state, mainly to Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas at great cost.