Issues

Carly Gregg

Issues | Shaun Yurtkuran •

September 21, 2024

Carly Gregg sentenced to life in prison for murder of mother

On Friday, 15-year-old Carly Gregg was found guilt of murdering her mother, Ashley Smylie, and attempting to murder her stepfather, Heath Smylie.

Federal Reserve

Issues | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 18, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.

charter school

Issues | Frank Corder •

September 18, 2024

Mississippi charter schools see achievement gains

Two charter schools that faced failing accountability scores in previous years rose to passing levels of C and higher.

Issues | Jeremy Pittari •

September 17, 2024

Record number of Mississippi school districts receive grade of C or higher in latest accountability report

Mississippi's graduation rate up and dropout rate down.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Issues | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2024

Consumer prices rose 2.5% last month, with U.S. inflation reaching a 3-year low

Grocery prices were unchanged from July to August, extending a cool-down in food costs even though they remain much higher than they were three years ago.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 27, 2026

Senate Public Health Committee advances bill to allow Ibogaine trials

News | Frank Corder •

February 27, 2026

Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax

News | Ben Finley, Associated Press , Jamie Stengle, Associated Press •

February 27, 2026

Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the U.S. military, Pentagon says

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 25, 2026

Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins

Business | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press •

February 23, 2026

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Business | Frank Corder •

February 18, 2026

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Culture

Culture | Frank Corder •

March 1, 2026

America is in trouble

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

February 27, 2026

Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 27, 2026

A prayer for prosperity

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

February 27, 2026

America and Europe share a destiny

Opinion | David Ibsen •

February 26, 2026

Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

February 25, 2026

Insurance fraud effects everyone