Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

November 22, 2024

Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, attorneys say in new court papers. Most of the people affected are disenfranchised for life because the state provides few options for restoring ballot…

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

November 21, 2024

Court says it’s ending dispute over Mississippi airport board but city officials disagree

The ruling Tuesday could clear the way for a board appointed mostly by the state. But Jackson officials say they still believe an airport takeover is unconstitutional.

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November 14, 2024

Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money

Gov. Reeves said Wednesday that he wants to see cuts in federal spending and wants states to have more flexibility on who is covered by Medicaid.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

November 1, 2024

Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor

House Speaker Jason White and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann spoke about their 2025 policy priorities to hundreds of people at Hobnob, a social gathering hosted by Mississippi Economic Council.

Elections | Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press , Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press , Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

October 31, 2024

Trump campaigns with Packers legend Brett Favre at rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Republican presidential nominee thanked Favre on Wednesday, calling his appearance a “great honor.”

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

October 17, 2024

Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

The attorney for the association says he will ask the Mississippi Supreme Court to revive the case and erase its earlier ruling.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

October 11, 2024

A Mississippi officer used excessive force against a man he arrested, prosecutors say

Simpson County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Adrian Durr is charged with deprivation of civil rights under color of law. Conviction is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

September 26, 2024

Garland says officers’ torture of 2 Black men was betrayal of community they swore to protect

Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke during an appearance Wednesday in the office of the U.S. attorney for the southern district of Mississippi.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

September 23, 2024

Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending

The House Ways and Means Committee hearing in Washington is scheduled for Tuesday.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

September 20, 2024

Justice Department opens civil rights probe of sheriff’s office after torture of 2 Black men

The Rankin County Sheriff's Department is the 11th law enforcement agency in the U.S. to come under a Justice Department investigation since 2021.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

September 19, 2024

Mississippi high court rejects the latest appeal by a man on death row since 1994

Manning has maintained his innocence and sought to have evidence in his case reexamined.

News | Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press •

September 5, 2024

Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts

State Rep. Lamar said lawmakers could consider allowing more flexibility for how cities and counties can spend revenue from the use tax.

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November 22, 2024

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November 21, 2024

Putin says Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine

News | Frank Corder •

November 21, 2024

Gaetz withdraws from AG consideration

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

November 21, 2024

Koch Foods investing $145.5 million in expansion of Morton facility

Business | Lynne Jeter •

November 20, 2024

Miss. State one of three universities to offer a bachelor’s degree in AI

Business | Leah Long •

November 18, 2024

Shop Mississippi small businesses to show your appreciation this holiday season

Culture

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

November 22, 2024

How do you pray?

Culture | Magnolia Tribune •

November 21, 2024

Hail & Hotty! Ep. 13: So long, Choctaws. Hello, JSU Tigers!

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

November 21, 2024

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Vardaman sweet potatoes are more than a Mississippi “thing”

Opinion

Opinion | Nick Bain •

November 21, 2024

Lumumba’s hubris shines light on need for anti-corruption reforms

Opinion | Steven Gassenberger •

November 20, 2024

Modernizing PERS to serve Mississippi’s public workforce

Opinion | Gerard Gibert •

November 19, 2024

Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press

Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual

Court says it’s ending dispute over Mississippi airport board but city officials disagree

Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money

Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor

Trump campaigns with Packers legend Brett Favre at rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

A Mississippi officer used excessive force against a man he arrested, prosecutors say

Garland says officers’ torture of 2 Black men was betrayal of community they swore to protect

Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending

Justice Department opens civil rights probe of sheriff’s office after torture of 2 Black men

Mississippi high court rejects the latest appeal by a man on death row since 1994

Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts

News

Magnolia Mornings: November 22, 2024

Putin says Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine

Gaetz withdraws from AG consideration

Business

Koch Foods investing $145.5 million in expansion of Morton facility

Miss. State one of three universities to offer a bachelor’s degree in AI

Shop Mississippi small businesses to show your appreciation this holiday season

Culture

How do you pray?

Hail & Hotty! Ep. 13: So long, Choctaws. Hello, JSU Tigers!

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Vardaman sweet potatoes are more than a Mississippi “thing”

Opinion

Lumumba’s hubris shines light on need for anti-corruption reforms

Modernizing PERS to serve Mississippi’s public workforce

DOJ’s extreme remedies would harm Google search users

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