DC

DC | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2025

U.S. Dept. of Education warns schools, universities to end racial preferences or risk losing federal funds

"Students should be assessed according to merit, accomplishment, and character—not prejudged by the color of their skin," said Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.

DC | Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press •

February 19, 2025

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary, and Brooke Rollins, the new agriculture secretary, favor stripping such treats from the program previously known as food stamps.

DC | Amanda Seitz, Associated Press , Andrew Demillo, Associated Press , Kevin Freking, Associated Press •

February 18, 2025

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid

The $880 billion Medicaid program is financed mostly by federal taxpayers. The GOP-controlled Congress is eyeing work requirements for Medicaid and considering paying a shrunken, fixed rate to states.

DC | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

February 12, 2025

U.S. inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline head higher

The figures underscore the stickiness of inflation, which created a major political problem for former President Joe Biden.

DC | Zen Soo, Associated Press •

February 5, 2025

USPS has suspended parcels from Hong Kong and China. Here’s what it means for Shein and Temu

The move comes a day after an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump came into effect.

DC | Zeke Miller, Associated Press , Aamer Madhani, Associated Press , Josh Boak, Associated Press •

January 31, 2025

White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions

President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday.

DC | Frank Corder •

January 30, 2025

Blackhawk pilot with Mississippi ties dies in D.C. air disaster

The wife of Noxubee County-native Andrew Eaves asked for peace as their family grieves.

DC | Will Weissert, Associated Press •

January 29, 2025

At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo

The immigrant detention measure is the first law of his new administration.

DC | Collin Binkley, Associated Press , Zeke Miller, Associated Press •

January 29, 2025

Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs

The vast majority of school funding comes from state and local sources, and school choice policies are generally the purview of state governments.

DC | Mark Sherman, Associated Press , Will Weissert, Associated Press •

January 29, 2025

Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months’ pay in effort to shrink government

A memo Tuesday from the Office of Personnel Management says it will begin subjecting all federal employees to “enhanced standards of suitability and conduct.”

DC | Tara Copp, Associated Press , Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press •

January 28, 2025

Trump signs an order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops

Other orders would roll back diversity programs, create a space-based missile defense system and reinstate troops booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines.

DC | Alexandra Olson, Associated Press , Zeke Miller, Associated Press •

January 22, 2025

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

The executive order on affirmative action revokes an order issued by President Lyndon Johnson, and curtails DEI programs by federal contractors and grant recipients.

News

News | Frank Corder •

February 20, 2025

Hosemann returns to preside over Senate

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 20, 2025

Senate looks to amend House’s hemp legislation, reviving their version of the measure

News | Frank Corder •

February 20, 2025

Insurance Commissioner issues Cease and Desist Order against Sirius Mutual over potential fraud

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2025

ROCKWOOL investing over $100 million into new production line at its Marshall County facility

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 16, 2025

Destination by Hyatt picks Okhissa Lake as site of striking new development

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 9, 2025

Become a Certified Hospitality Expert in 30 minutes

Culture

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 20, 2025

On whose side are you?

Culture | Stephen Griffin •

February 19, 2025

Jackson’s Museum Trail connects the city to its future

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 19, 2025

We see thee face to face

Opinion

Opinion | Angela Turner-Ford •

February 19, 2025

Advancing Mississippi Families: A call for paid leave legislation

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

February 19, 2025

DOGE Bros: Trump and Musk tell Hannity the ‘bromance’ endures

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 19, 2025

DC

U.S. Dept. of Education warns schools, universities to end racial preferences or risk losing federal funds

Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid

U.S. inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline head higher

USPS has suspended parcels from Hong Kong and China. Here’s what it means for Shein and Temu

White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions

Blackhawk pilot with Mississippi ties dies in D.C. air disaster

At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo

Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs

Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months’ pay in effort to shrink government

Trump signs an order to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

News

Hosemann returns to preside over Senate

Senate looks to amend House’s hemp legislation, reviving their version of the measure

Insurance Commissioner issues Cease and Desist Order against Sirius Mutual over potential fraud

Business

ROCKWOOL investing over $100 million into new production line at its Marshall County facility

Destination by Hyatt picks Okhissa Lake as site of striking new development

Become a Certified Hospitality Expert in 30 minutes

Culture

On whose side are you?

Jackson’s Museum Trail connects the city to its future

We see thee face to face

Opinion

Advancing Mississippi Families: A call for paid leave legislation

DOGE Bros: Trump and Musk tell Hannity the ‘bromance’ endures

Legislature offers different fuel tax hike plans to maintain state road and bridge integrity

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