News

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2023

A look at Reeves, Presley ahead of the November 7th General Election

Incumbent Republican Governor Tate Reeves and Democratic nominee Brandon Presley are barreling toward the General Election. What separates the candidates?

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 27, 2023

IHL hears update on efforts being made by Mississippi colleges to address nursing shortage

In Mississippi, five public universities have a school of nursing, along with four private universities and all 15 community colleges.

News | Frank Corder •

October 27, 2023

Election 2023: On the Campaign Trail – October 27

Gubernatorial candidates press the flesh, campaigns and PACs drop late cycle ad buys, and more notes from the campaign trail this week.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

October 27, 2023

Governor’s race between Reeves, Presley top of mind at MEC’s HobNob

From policy to politics, Republican Governor Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley don't hold back their criticisms of each other while offering different visions for Mississippi.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

October 27, 2023

Law that prevents gender transitions for minors looms over Mississippi election

A law to prevent physicians from providing gender transition treatments to minors continues to cause waves among voters looking for candidates that represent their interests.

News | Russ Latino •

October 27, 2023

Reeves receives surprise endorsement of African American legislator

African American State Representative Angela Cockerham endorsed Tate Reeves on Thursday, citing a string of recent accomplishments.

News | Frank Corder •

October 26, 2023

With two weeks until the Mississippi General Election, absentee ballot requests are less than half what was requested in 2019

Over 52,000 Mississippians requested absentee ballots during the 2019 statewide election.

News | Jeremy Pittari , Russ Latino •

October 26, 2023

Largest teacher pay raise in state history helps offset inflation

In 2022, the Legislature and Governor Tate Reeves enacted a $246 million a year teacher pay raise, the largest in state history. The average teacher's salary increased by more than $5,000 as a result.

News | Frank Corder •

October 25, 2023

Presley sings familiar Democratic tune with call to raise minimum wage ahead of election

Federal data shows 17,000 workers in Mississippi, or 2.5% of the state's hourly workforce, are making at or below minimum wage. That number has declined from 9.5% in 2010.

News | Frank Corder •

October 25, 2023

Louisiana’s Mike Johnson elected new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

The four-term Bayou State Congressman is the fourth speaker nominee to come out of the House Republican Conference since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in early October.

News | Russ Latino •

October 25, 2023

Mississippi’s Tax Freedom Act spells relief for working class

Under the 2022 law, low income workers will pay no state income taxes on their earnings beginning this year.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

October 25, 2023

Testimonies heard by Mississippi study committee on foreign purchase of farmland

The study committee is tasked with determining what foreign interests own land in the state and how lawmakers should regulate such interests moving forward.

News

News | Russ Latino •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi Supreme Court revives Bryant defamation case against Mississippi Today

News | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Moderate to exceptional drought conditions seen throughout Mississippi

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi moves up in national rankings for state-funded Pre-K enrollment

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Business | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Business | Frank Corder •

April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Culture | Mark Long, Associated Press •

April 23, 2026

Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

April 23, 2026

Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 23, 2026

Our heavenly friend

Opinion

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

April 23, 2026

He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

April 23, 2026

An ounce of prevention

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 22, 2026

News

A look at Reeves, Presley ahead of the November 7th General Election

IHL hears update on efforts being made by Mississippi colleges to address nursing shortage

Election 2023: On the Campaign Trail – October 27

Governor’s race between Reeves, Presley top of mind at MEC’s HobNob

Law that prevents gender transitions for minors looms over Mississippi election

Reeves receives surprise endorsement of African American legislator

With two weeks until the Mississippi General Election, absentee ballot requests are less than half what was requested in 2019

Largest teacher pay raise in state history helps offset inflation

Presley sings familiar Democratic tune with call to raise minimum wage ahead of election

Louisiana’s Mike Johnson elected new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Mississippi’s Tax Freedom Act spells relief for working class

Testimonies heard by Mississippi study committee on foreign purchase of farmland

News

Mississippi Supreme Court revives Bryant defamation case against Mississippi Today

Moderate to exceptional drought conditions seen throughout Mississippi

Mississippi moves up in national rankings for state-funded Pre-K enrollment

Business

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring

Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery

Our heavenly friend

Opinion

He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us

An ounce of prevention

Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home

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