DC

DC | Aamer Madhani, Associated Press , Colleen Long , Matthew Lee, Associated Press , Zeke Miller, Associated Press •

January 14, 2025

Biden administration will announce it’s lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

The determination could be quickly reversed after President-elect Donald Trump takes office and Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio assumes the position of America’s top diplomat.

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.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 18, 2025

Some Alcorn students at Lorman to be housed in hotel while dorm repairs conclude

News | Frank Corder •

July 18, 2025

Applications open for new Mississippi Department of Public Safety Cadet Class

News | Daniel Tyson •

July 18, 2025

Corps plan to address Pearl River flooding draws mixed reaction from residents

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 17, 2025

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Business | Frank Corder •

July 9, 2025

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Business | Lynne Jeter •

July 8, 2025

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Culture | Ben Smith •

July 18, 2025

Gigging with the GOAT

Culture | Susan Marquez •

July 18, 2025

Taste & Sip: A summer picnic experience

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

July 18, 2025

Are you a grumbler?

Opinion

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

July 16, 2025

How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 16, 2025

The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding

Opinion | Chip Pickering •

July 11, 2025

DC

Biden administration will announce it’s lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

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

News

Some Alcorn students at Lorman to be housed in hotel while dorm repairs conclude

Applications open for new Mississippi Department of Public Safety Cadet Class

Corps plan to address Pearl River flooding draws mixed reaction from residents

Business

Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract

Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028

Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event

Culture

Gigging with the GOAT

Taste & Sip: A summer picnic experience

Are you a grumbler?

Opinion

How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine

The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding

DOJ’s remedies will do more harm than good

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