DC

DC | Frank Corder •

January 14, 2025

Senator Wicker chairs Defense Secretary nominee Hegseth confirmation hearing. Watch the hearing here

President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary faces tough questions during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

DC | Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press , Eric Tucker, Associated Press , Colleen Long •

January 14, 2025

Special counsel who investigated Trump says in report his team ‘stood up for the rule of law’

The Justice Department sent the report to Congress early Tuesday after a judge refused to block its release. Trump says he's “totally innocent.”

DC | Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press , Eric Tucker, Associated Press •

January 13, 2025

Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith’s report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to the bench by Trump, had earlier temporarily blocked the department from releasing the report.

DC | Bill Barrow, Associated Press •

January 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter honored with Washington funeral before burial in his Georgia hometown

Carter will be buried alongside his late wife, Rosalynn Carter, in the same town where they were born, lived most of their lives and died.

DC | Frank Corder •

January 8, 2025

Wicker steps into key Senate role touting the need for peace through American strength

Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker will wield significant influence over the nation's defense contracting and military oversight as Senate Armed Services Chairman.

DC | Eric Tucker, Associated Press , Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press •

January 8, 2025

Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report for now

It is unclear when the election interference report might be released. Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and says it would be a “fake report."

DC | Meg Kinnard, Associated Press •

January 7, 2025

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico is often referred to as the United States' “Third Coast” due to its coastline across five southeastern states.

Presidential contenders Donald Trump and Kamala Harris shake hands at 2024 presidential debate

DC | Frank Corder •

January 6, 2025

Trump-Vance certified as winner, will take office Jan. 20

Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump, oversaw the electoral vote certification. No objections were raised, and the joint session ended in less than an hour.

DC | Matthew Daly, Associated Press •

January 6, 2025

Biden, in 11th hour action, bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters

A spokeswoman for President-elect Donald Trump says the decision will be reversed after Trump takes office Jan. 20.

DC | Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press •

January 3, 2025

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

Thune and Senate Republicans are taking power on Friday a little more than two weeks before Donald Trump will be inaugurated, cementing a firm GOP hold on Washington.

DC | Frank Corder •

January 3, 2025

Johnson retains gavel in dramatic Speaker vote

All three Mississippi GOP Congressman backed the Louisiana Congressman for Speaker while Bennie Thompson, the state's lone Democrat, supported his party leader.

DC | Colleen Long •

January 2, 2025

Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

Trump has said that Cheney and Thompson should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people on Thursday.

News

News | Frank Corder •

February 21, 2025

Mississippi graduation rate continues to exceed national average

News | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press •

February 21, 2025

Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 21, 2025

Lawmakers look to ban certain online gaming platforms

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 | Susan Marquez •

February 21, 2025

Ballet Magnificat presents Prodigal’s Journey

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 21, 2025

Have you sinned today?

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

February 20, 2025

On whose side are you?

Opinion

Opinion | Daniel Sparks •

February 21, 2025

Methamphetamine and the life of a lie

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

February 21, 2025

Washington’s example endures

Opinion | Angela Turner-Ford •

February 19, 2025

DC

Senator Wicker chairs Defense Secretary nominee Hegseth confirmation hearing. Watch the hearing here

Special counsel who investigated Trump says in report his team ‘stood up for the rule of law’

Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith’s report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case

Jimmy Carter honored with Washington funeral before burial in his Georgia hometown

Wicker steps into key Senate role touting the need for peace through American strength

Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report for now

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico

Trump-Vance certified as winner, will take office Jan. 20

Biden, in 11th hour action, bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

Johnson retains gavel in dramatic Speaker vote

Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

News

Mississippi graduation rate continues to exceed national average

Federal judge allows Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward

Lawmakers look to ban certain online gaming platforms

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

Ballet Magnificat presents Prodigal’s Journey

Have you sinned today?

On whose side are you?

Opinion

Methamphetamine and the life of a lie

Washington’s example endures

Advancing Mississippi Families: A call for paid leave legislation

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