News

News | Sarah Ulmer •

June 7, 2023

Jackson water system making progress, according to interim third-party director

The city's water system is over $280 million in debt and no clear path has been determined as to how residents and businesses will be billed to increase revenue.

News | Anne Summerhays •

June 6, 2023

President of Tougaloo College stepping down

Dr. Carmen J. Walters has served as the head of the institution since 2019. The Board Trustees will conduct a national search for the college's next president.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

June 6, 2023

Flood insurance rates could skyrocket if Risk Rating 2.0 “Equity in Action” is implemented

States like Mississippi have joined in a lawsuit challenging the new flood insurance risk rating system Insurance Commissioner Chaney says is shrouded in secrecy and less than fair to consumers.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

June 6, 2023

St. Dominic to shut down Behavioral Health Services resulting in layoffs

The announcement comes as the hospital reports significant financial issues. Layoffs represent a 5.5% reduction in the hospital’s total workforce.

News | Anne Summerhays •

June 6, 2023

Lawsuit claims new Mississippi law requiring approval to protest near state buildings will restrict free speech

State Sen. Joey Fillingane, the author of the bill, says public safety is at the forefront of the section in question in the new law.

News | Frank Corder •

June 5, 2023

Federal judge: “Jackson has a crime cancer”

U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate outlined the crime problem in Jackson in his order on Thursday, telling the "story of a City coming apart and in search of enduring glue to hold it together."

News | Sarah Ulmer •

June 5, 2023

Mississippi Chief Justice removed from NAACP’s lawsuit against HB 1020

Chief Justice Mike Randolph was originally included in the lawsuit over authority granted to him to appoint four temporary judges in Hinds County, a task the plaintiffs say violate Jacksonians' rights.

News | Frank Corder •

June 2, 2023

Gulf Coast Restoration Fund portal to open for project requests

This year, for the first time, the GCRF Advisory Board announced its preferred priorities for the types of projects board members consider most important to the region.

News | Anne Summerhays •

June 2, 2023

State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers announces retirement

Dr. Kathryn Taylor has been named the Interim State Epidemiologist effective July 1st.

News | Frank Corder •

June 2, 2023

Election 2023: On the Campaign Trail – June 2, 2023

Presley postpones his wedding, Reeves' Chief of Staff moves to his campaign, Lt. Governor candidates release ads, and more.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

June 2, 2023

Mississippi receives $151.4 million for broadband expansion

The BEAM office is overseeing all broadband expansion initiatives in the state and will administer the competitive grant program.

News | Frank Corder •

June 2, 2023

Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against debt ceiling legislation

The two Mississippi U.S. Senators expressed concerns over national defense readiness and unbridled spending as reasons for not supporting the negotiated legislation. The bill now awaits President Biden's signature.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 3, 2026

Lt. Governor Hosemann: “It was a very good year”

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 3, 2026

Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement

News | Frank Corder •

April 3, 2026

Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Business | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

Business | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 3, 2026

Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 3, 2026

Continue in grace

Culture | Alanis Thames, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 3, 2026

Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

April 2, 2026

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

April 1, 2026

News

Jackson water system making progress, according to interim third-party director

President of Tougaloo College stepping down

Flood insurance rates could skyrocket if Risk Rating 2.0 “Equity in Action” is implemented

St. Dominic to shut down Behavioral Health Services resulting in layoffs

Lawsuit claims new Mississippi law requiring approval to protest near state buildings will restrict free speech

Federal judge: “Jackson has a crime cancer”

Mississippi Chief Justice removed from NAACP’s lawsuit against HB 1020

Gulf Coast Restoration Fund portal to open for project requests

State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers announces retirement

Election 2023: On the Campaign Trail – June 2, 2023

Mississippi receives $151.4 million for broadband expansion

Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against debt ceiling legislation

News

Lt. Governor Hosemann: “It was a very good year”

Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement

Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding

Business

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District

Continue in grace

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Opinion

Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

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