News

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 9, 2023

Mississippi House amends Senate initiative proposal, reduces required signatures

The House maintained its position prohibiting abortion-related initiatives

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 8, 2023

A bill to purge voter rolls moves closer to final passage in the Mississippi Legislature

Supporters of the bill say it will help clean up voter rolls while those opposed believe it infringes on the right to vote or not vote.

News | Anne Summerhays •

March 8, 2023

Mississippi House seeks to assist Jackson in fighting crime by expanding Capitol Police jurisdiction

Rep. Yates called the revisions to the CCID boundary a last-ditch effort for the capital city while Rep. Blackmon decried the bill, saying there would be no joy in the black community if it becomes law.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 8, 2023

Public Fund Offender Registry aims to deter misuse of public money

Offenders would be prevented from holding a public job handling money and will be required to register with the Department of Public Safety.

News | Anne Summerhays •

March 8, 2023

Bill to ban ballot harvesting passes Mississippi House

Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, view the legislation to ban the practice as restricting access to voting.

News | Anne Summerhays •

March 8, 2023

Lawmakers pass legislation allowing educators to be armed

The School Safety Guardian Act is meant to allow school boards to train teachers and school staff to respond to an active shooter situation.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 8, 2023

Mississippi tax revenues continue upward trend

With four months left in the current fiscal year, state revenues exceed estimates by over half a billion dollars.

News | Anne Summerhays •

March 7, 2023

Late-session MAEP revisions cause of concern for Governor Reeves, House leaders

Governor Reeves, House leaders raise concerns while education advocates, Democratic gubernational candidate Presley back the proposal.

News | Anne Summerhays , Sarah Ulmer •

March 7, 2023

UPDATE: Postpartum Medicaid extension passes on the House floor

The bill passed the House Medicaid Committee on a voice vote after Speaker Gunn and Chairman Hood allowed it to be placed on the agenda.

News | Anne Summerhays , Sarah Ulmer •

March 6, 2023

Senate leadership proposes changes to education funding formula

A change to the MAEP formula could make the hotly debated program sustainable long term.

News | Sarah Ulmer •

March 6, 2023

Be the Solution campaign enters phase two, Attorney General Fitch says

The campaign is focused on informing the public of how to identify human trafficking and know what to do when they see it.

News | Russ Latino •

March 5, 2023

Axed Democratic Challenger to Presley Threatens Party with Lawsuit

Bob Hickingbottom, an African American candidate disqualified from running for office by the MS Democratic Party is seeking a reversal of the decision and threatening a Civil Rights lawsuit.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 18, 2026

Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion

News | Frank Corder •

June 18, 2026

Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways

News | Frank Corder •

June 18, 2026

Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 17, 2026

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press •

June 18, 2026

College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

Culture | Michelle Chapman, Associated Press •

June 18, 2026

U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 18, 2026

Gracious gratitude

Opinion

Opinion | Gregory Kiley •

June 18, 2026

How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 17, 2026

State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 12, 2026

News

Mississippi House amends Senate initiative proposal, reduces required signatures

A bill to purge voter rolls moves closer to final passage in the Mississippi Legislature

Mississippi House seeks to assist Jackson in fighting crime by expanding Capitol Police jurisdiction

Public Fund Offender Registry aims to deter misuse of public money

Bill to ban ballot harvesting passes Mississippi House

Lawmakers pass legislation allowing educators to be armed

Mississippi tax revenues continue upward trend

Late-session MAEP revisions cause of concern for Governor Reeves, House leaders

UPDATE: Postpartum Medicaid extension passes on the House floor

Senate leadership proposes changes to education funding formula

Be the Solution campaign enters phase two, Attorney General Fitch says

Axed Democratic Challenger to Presley Threatens Party with Lawsuit

News

Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion

Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways

Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions

Business

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Culture

College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year

Gracious gratitude

Opinion

How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi

State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990

Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense

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