Elections

Elections | Frank Corder •

April 1, 2025

It’s Municipal Primary Election Day in Mississippi. Go vote!

In many cities and towns due to the lack of General Election candidates, today's results will determine who will serve as Mayor, Councilman and more for the next four years.

Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith with President Donald Trump

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 27, 2025

Trump endorses Hyde-Smith for re-election in 2026

Hyde-Smith has an opponent in the mid-term election. For the third time in as many years, Democrat Ty Pinkins is a candidate again, having lost bids for Senate and Secretary of State.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2025

Special elections head to runoffs in House Districts 23 and 82

Voters will return to the polls on April 22 to decide who will fill the unexpired terms in the two Mississippi House seats.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2025

Special elections for House Districts 23 and 82 being held today

Five candidates qualified to run in the House District 23 special election while three are seeking the House District 82 seat.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 21, 2025

Municipal Primary Elections set for April 1. Here’s what you need to know

A look at the five Municipal Primary races worth keeping an eye on.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 20, 2025

Fifth Circuit affirms decision striking down Mississippi mail-in ballot law

Mississippi cannot count ballots that arrive after Election Day, the federal appeals court affirms, denying a petition for rehearing.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 17, 2025

Lawmakers add criminal penalty for failing to transmit a Mississippi voter’s ballot

The measure started as a felony in the House but was reduced to a misdemeanor in Senate. It awaits Governor Tate Reeves' signature.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 11, 2025

Special elections for two Mississippi House seats set for March 25

Voters in House Districts 23 and 82 will go to the polls in two weeks to elect a new state representative. See who is on the ballot.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 10, 2025

Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election

Here's a look at who is running to replace Jenifer Branning in the Mississippi State Senate.

Elections | Frank Corder •

March 3, 2025

Early voting on life support as House amends Senate bill

State Rep. Sanford has amended the Senate's early voting legislation to expand absentee voting instead. Senator England says the goal right now is to keep the conversation alive.

Elections | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2025

Absentee voting now available for Municipal Primary Elections

The last day to vote in-person absentee is March 29, while mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before April 1st.

Elections | Frank Corder •

February 14, 2025

Municipal, county campaign finance reports could be available online if Senate bill passes

Currently, those reports at the local level are accessible for viewing at the city or county clerk's office, which often requires the filing of a public records request.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

December 5, 2025

AI could enhance rural healthcare delivery, but concerns linger with the emerging technology

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

December 5, 2025

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

News | Jack Brook, Associated Press/Report for America , John Seewer, Associated Press •

December 5, 2025

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

December 2, 2025

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Business | Frank Corder •

November 21, 2025

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Business | Daniel Tyson •

November 20, 2025

Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus

Culture

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

December 5, 2025

Memory, magic, and a mansion: Inside the Trees of Christmas at Merrehope

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 5, 2025

He has mercy for you

Culture | Susan Marquez •

December 4, 2025

Wassail Fest in Columbus offers a rare draw for holiday travelers

Opinion

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

December 5, 2025

Einstein was wrong

Opinion | Starla Brown •

December 5, 2025

Modernizing Mississippi’s workforce: Why portable benefits are the next step

Opinion | Cindy Hyde-Smith •

December 4, 2025

Elections

It’s Municipal Primary Election Day in Mississippi. Go vote!

Trump endorses Hyde-Smith for re-election in 2026

Special elections head to runoffs in House Districts 23 and 82

Special elections for House Districts 23 and 82 being held today

Municipal Primary Elections set for April 1. Here’s what you need to know

Fifth Circuit affirms decision striking down Mississippi mail-in ballot law

Lawmakers add criminal penalty for failing to transmit a Mississippi voter’s ballot

Special elections for two Mississippi House seats set for March 25

Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election

Early voting on life support as House amends Senate bill

Absentee voting now available for Municipal Primary Elections

Municipal, county campaign finance reports could be available online if Senate bill passes

News

AI could enhance rural healthcare delivery, but concerns linger with the emerging technology

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

Business

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus

Culture

Memory, magic, and a mansion: Inside the Trees of Christmas at Merrehope

He has mercy for you

Wassail Fest in Columbus offers a rare draw for holiday travelers

Opinion

Einstein was wrong

Modernizing Mississippi’s workforce: Why portable benefits are the next step

Putting patients before profit: A call for transparency in health coverage

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