DC

DC | Annie Ma, Associated Press , Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press •

August 8, 2025

Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions

President Trump signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against affirmative action.

DC | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press , Josh Boak, Associated Press •

August 8, 2025

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

Miran, if approved by the Senate, will serve until January 31, 2026.

DC | Frank Corder •

August 4, 2025

Telle confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

Telle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and previously served on the staff of former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.

DC | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press , Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 1, 2025

US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars

The Labor Department reported Friday that revisions shaved a stunning 258,000 jobs off May and June payrolls.

DC | Martha Bellisle, Associated Press •

July 31, 2025

12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson among a dozen Democratic members of Congress suing for full and immediate access to all ICE facilities.

DC | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 30, 2025

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts

Chairman Powell and other Fed officials say they want to see how Trump’s duties on imports will impact inflation and the broader economy. Two Fed governors dissented in favor of a cut.

DC | Matthew Perrone, Associated Press •

July 29, 2025

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

The FDA said Tuesday it will recommend that the ingredient be banned under federal law.

DC | Kevin Freking, Associated Press •

July 29, 2025

Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall

Republican lawmakers view the Democrats as itching for a shutdown after a series of political losses this year.

DC | Collin Binkley, Associated Press , Annie Ma, Associated Press •

July 25, 2025

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

The Education Department said Friday the Office of Management and Budget had completed its review of the programs and will begin sending the money to states next week.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

July 25, 2025

Trump’s order to block ‘woke’ AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Major AI providers like Google and Microsoft have not commented on the directive. Critics argue the order forces tech companies into a culture war.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press , Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

July 23, 2025

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

The plan disclosed Wednesday focuses on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for data centers and exporting American AI around the world.

DC | Frank Corder •

July 23, 2025

Governor Reeves joins effort to oppose California’s Prop 12

The Mississippi governor pushes back on California's law he and other governors say is hurting livestock producers and driving up costs.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 16, 2026

New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor

News | Tina Hahn •

April 16, 2026

Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 16, 2026

IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities

Business

Business | Susan Marquez •

April 10, 2026

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Business | Daniel Tyson •

April 9, 2026

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 16, 2026

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 16, 2026

We call Him Father

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

April 15, 2026

Tennessee Williams: A house living two lives

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 15, 2026

April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

April 14, 2026

From Mississippi to the moon

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

April 14, 2026

DC

Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

Telle confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars

12 members of Congress sue Trump administration to ensure access to ICE detention centers

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts

US health officials crack down on kratom-related products after complaints from supplement industry

Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

Trump’s order to block ‘woke’ AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

Governor Reeves joins effort to oppose California’s Prop 12

News

New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor

Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus

IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities

Business

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Culture

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days

We call Him Father

Tennessee Williams: A house living two lives

Opinion

April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps

From Mississippi to the moon

The night America remembered who she is

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