Elections

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 22, 2026

Boyanton swipes at Ezell over campaign contributions. Ezell’s camp calls it “a political stunt”

Independent candidate Carl Boyanton is accusing 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell of receiving illegal contributions. Ezell's campaign says they are reporting Boyanton for making a false statement to a federal agency.

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 21, 2026

Absentee voting opens in Mississippi ahead of November 3 midterm election

Those casting an absentee ballot this year will now insert their completed ballot into a secure electronic voting machine, ending the envelope process. The change is intended to reduce counting delays and increase election integrity.

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 17, 2026

State Rep. Mangold wants to be the voice of ag as Mississippi’s next Agriculture Commissioner

Mangold believes his background and experience both in agriculture and as a state lawmakers make him uniquely qualified to the next Commissioner.

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 16, 2026

State Senator Younger announces bid for Northern District Transportation Commissioner

Younger, a Republican who has served in the Mississippi Legislature since 2014 representing District 17, is the chairman of the Senate Highways and Transportation Committee.

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 16, 2026

Caldwell won’t seek third term as Northern Transportation Commissioner

The Republican incumbent said as the Northern District Commissioner he is "reaching a point of diminishing returns."

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

Here is a rundown of the contested judicial races across Mississippi on the ballot this November 3.

Elections | Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press •

September 15, 2026

Supreme Court lets mail ballots flow as normal to voters

The decision announced late Monday allows mail voting to continue as usual. It also suggests that the court is unlikely to support similar efforts in future elections.

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 14, 2026

State Rep. Mims won’t seek 7th term

Mims was first elected to the Legislature in 2003 to represent Southwest Mississippi in portions of Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike counties.

Elections | Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press , Michelle L. Price, Associated Press •

September 10, 2026

Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

Republicans are imploring voters to consider the GOP accomplishments. They warn of what’s coming if Democrats seize power.

Elections | Jill Colvin, Associated Press •

September 9, 2026

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’

Organizers describe it as a showcase for Trump’s successes and Republican causes. The convention features speeches from Trump, his eldest son and other party leaders.

Elections | Frank Corder •

September 8, 2026

Hopson won’t seek re-election to state Senate or run for Attorney General

The Senate Appropriations Committee chairman will be turning in his gavel in January 2028, deciding to step away from the Mississippi Legislature after five terms.

Elections | Collin Binkley, Associated Press , Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press •

September 3, 2026

Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message

During a dinner in the Rose Garden, President Trump told vulnerable lawmakers they have a triumphant story to tell voters. He plans to campaign in 35 House and Senate races.

News

News | Frank Corder •

October 9, 2026

Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 9, 2026

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 9, 2026

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians receives $12 million in federal grants to expand economic development drivers

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 6, 2026

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

October 11, 2026

The athletes of God

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 9, 2026

Award-winning Nashville country singer-songwriter brings high-energy performance to Downtown Greenville

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 9, 2026

Putting the pieces together

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 9, 2026

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

October 8, 2026

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 7, 2026

Elections

Boyanton swipes at Ezell over campaign contributions. Ezell’s camp calls it “a political stunt”

Absentee voting opens in Mississippi ahead of November 3 midterm election

State Rep. Mangold wants to be the voice of ag as Mississippi’s next Agriculture Commissioner

State Senator Younger announces bid for Northern District Transportation Commissioner

Caldwell won’t seek third term as Northern Transportation Commissioner

Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

Supreme Court lets mail ballots flow as normal to voters

State Rep. Mims won’t seek 7th term

Trump wants to make this midterm year ‘special’ to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’

Hopson won’t seek re-election to state Senate or run for Attorney General

Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message

News

Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians receives $12 million in federal grants to expand economic development drivers

Business

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Culture

The athletes of God

Award-winning Nashville country singer-songwriter brings high-energy performance to Downtown Greenville

Putting the pieces together

Opinion

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products

Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences

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