Opinion

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

February 16, 2024

From Farm to table, transportation infrastructure requires dedicated funding

Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson, argues in favor of new dedicated funding streams for road construction and maintenance.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 15, 2024

Congratulations in order for Brandon Presley & Mississippi Democrats

Though he lost his race for the state's top spot, Republicans in Mississippi look poised to pass the Democrat's top agenda item, Obamacare's Medicaid expansion.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 14, 2024

Presley’s new private-sector solar energy venture has an interesting political frame

Columnist Sid Salter says Edelen's reference to Brandon Presley continuing his "public service" with them should give those watching Mississippi's future elections pause.

Opinion | Chris Johnson •

February 13, 2024

AI Education is a Path Forward for Mississippi

State Senator Chris Johnson says AI has the power to drive success in our education system if used appropriately.

Opinion | Lucien Smith •

February 12, 2024

The Time is Now for Mississippi to Capitalize on School Choice

Mississippi could soon find itself surrounded on all sides by states that have embraced broad education freedom for students.

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

February 8, 2024

An Open Letter to State and Business Leaders, Educators and Policymakers from the Chairman of the State Workforce Investment Board

The state should consider policy initiatives that emphasize workforce success with academic success and prioritize programs most needed by the industry sectors that provide the best jobs and highest quality growth opportunities.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 7, 2024

Medicaid remains widely misunderstood as legislators seek to help state’s working poor

Columnist Sid Salter says Mississippi legislators' consideration of varying degrees of partial Medicaid expansion is relevant and necessary.

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

February 6, 2024

Empowering families with education options would not bust the budget

Columnist Trey Dellinger says the state has viable tools at its disposal to ensure that costs do not stand in the way of empowering families to choose the education setting that works best for them.

Opinion | Jessica Jackson , Allison Talley , Donna McCool •

February 5, 2024

Special needs students expect legislators to step up this year

The Education Scholarship Account law for special needs students must be reauthorized this year.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

February 4, 2024

No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

The notion that higher income earners are not paying their "fair share," whether nationally or in Mississippi, is utter nonsense.

Opinion | Jimmy Heidelberg •

February 1, 2024

Biden’s Attack on Natural Gas

Mississippi Oil & Gas Board Member Jimmy Heidelberg says the use of natural gas is even more important to sustain both developed and developing societies.

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

February 1, 2024

House Speaker: Biden Finally Admits “Crisis” at Southern Border

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, December saw a record 302,034 encounters on the southern border, bringing the 2023 total to 2.47 million.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

August 1, 2025

Jackson mayor announces task force to address concerns at apartment complexes

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press , Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

August 1, 2025

US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars

News | Jeremy Pittari •

August 1, 2025

Watson continues work on election integrity in Mississippi

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 | Matt Friedeman •

August 3, 2025

The unknown God – Still unknown?

Culture | Susan Marquez •

August 1, 2025

What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in August 2025

Culture | C.H. Spurgeon •

August 1, 2025

It is good

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

August 3, 2025

Sydney Sweeney’s good genes and America’s obsession with victimhood outrage

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 30, 2025

“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals

Opinion | Russ Latino •

July 27, 2025

Opinion

From Farm to table, transportation infrastructure requires dedicated funding

Congratulations in order for Brandon Presley & Mississippi Democrats

Presley’s new private-sector solar energy venture has an interesting political frame

AI Education is a Path Forward for Mississippi

The Time is Now for Mississippi to Capitalize on School Choice

An Open Letter to State and Business Leaders, Educators and Policymakers from the Chairman of the State Workforce Investment Board

Medicaid remains widely misunderstood as legislators seek to help state’s working poor

Empowering families with education options would not bust the budget

Special needs students expect legislators to step up this year

No, our tax code does not favor the wealthy at the expense of the poor

Biden’s Attack on Natural Gas

House Speaker: Biden Finally Admits “Crisis” at Southern Border

News

Jackson mayor announces task force to address concerns at apartment complexes

US employers added just 73,000 jobs last month as labor market weakens in face of Trump trade wars

Watson continues work on election integrity in Mississippi

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

The unknown God – Still unknown?

What’s Happening, Mississippi? Things to do in the Magnolia State in August 2025

It is good

Opinion

Sydney Sweeney’s good genes and America’s obsession with victimhood outrage

“One big, beautiful bill” adoption signals both danger and opportunities for the state’s rural hospitals

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