Opinion

Opinion | Philip Wegmann •

March 31, 2025

Trump gives national security team a mulligan for now

Philip Wegmann says the president famous for firing people is standing by the national security team that delivered him the first major scandal of his second term in office. At least for now.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 31, 2025

What happens in Jackson doesn’t stay in Jackson

The outcome of Jackson’s race for mayor could decide if Mississippi’s Capital City can be reborn, or if its descent continues.

Opinion | Mark Garriga •

March 30, 2025

Remembering Kirk Fordice

Mark Garriga says the Fordice years marked an important turning point in Mississippi’s history, and the Governor's legacy is important to preserve.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 27, 2025

In wise move, Speaker White sends proposed prescription drug law to conference

Lawmakers should not ignore the concerns of Mississippi's biggest employers as they wade into a national scrum over PBM reform.

Opinion | Sid Salter •

March 26, 2025

Decimals aside, the proposed tax compromise hits historically significant tax structures

Columnist Sid Salter says let’s not lose sight of the significance of the structural tax changes the tax reform legislation passed last week could provide if signed into law.

Opinion | Mark Keenum •

March 25, 2025

Autonomy and AI to drive agricultural innovation and production

MSU President Mark Keenum says there’s no question that we’re always going to need farms and farmers. But more innovation and new tools like AI are also needed.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 25, 2025

Bulk of taxes collected in Mississippi come from high earners

No-to-low income earners receive exponentially more in government benefits than they pay in taxes. And high-income earners pay the taxes that afford those benefits.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 24, 2025

When it comes to PBMs, legislators should be cautious about regulating things they don’t understand

The unintended consequences could be immense, disrupting contractual agreements at a cost of tens of millions of dollars and increasing the price of drugs to Mississippians.

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

March 21, 2025

St. Augustine’s Prayer and the Inflation Reduction Act

Kelley Williams says the inflation Reduction Act "boondoggles" seem to be irresistible to some elected officials.

Opinion | Russ Latino •

March 20, 2025

March Madness hits the Capitol as House concurs on Senate tax cut language

The Mississippi House voted to concur on Senate amendments to a bill that would, among other things, end the tax on work. If signed by Governor Reeves, Mississippi would become the first state to ever eliminate an existing income tax.

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

March 20, 2025

Celebrating Mississippi’s agricultural trade: Feeding the world and supporting local communities

Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson says last year, more than $1 billion of agricultural and forestry products were exported from the state of Mississippi to 90 countries.

Opinion | Stephen Kent •

March 20, 2025

State bans on sports betting are not helping anybody

A House bill that would have allowed mobile sports betting in Mississippi died in the Senate. Prospects of reviving that measure are dim.

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 | 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

Culture | David Lewis •

July 31, 2025

Mississippi’s cherished southern spaces -porches – featured in 2025 International Venice Architectural Biennale

Opinion

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

Facing the Darkness

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

July 23, 2025

Opinion

Trump gives national security team a mulligan for now

What happens in Jackson doesn’t stay in Jackson

Remembering Kirk Fordice

In wise move, Speaker White sends proposed prescription drug law to conference

Decimals aside, the proposed tax compromise hits historically significant tax structures

Autonomy and AI to drive agricultural innovation and production

Bulk of taxes collected in Mississippi come from high earners

When it comes to PBMs, legislators should be cautious about regulating things they don’t understand

St. Augustine’s Prayer and the Inflation Reduction Act

March Madness hits the Capitol as House concurs on Senate tax cut language

Celebrating Mississippi’s agricultural trade: Feeding the world and supporting local communities

State bans on sports betting are not helping anybody

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

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

It is good

Mississippi’s cherished southern spaces -porches – featured in 2025 International Venice Architectural Biennale

Opinion

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

Facing the Darkness

Caught in the Epstein web

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