Resolution to restore ballot initiative process dies in conference
A bill that would have restored the ballot initiative process in the state of Mississippi has died in conference. Although it would not have allowed...
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Private property bill heads to Governor Reeves’ desk
Efforts to protect pre-existing laws surrounding private property taken by eminent domain have continued in the legislature this week with the unanimous passing of House...
President Biden signs Emmett Till Antilynching Act
The call for justice against lynching in the U.S. has been heard as President Joe Biden is anticipated to sign the Emmett Till Antilynching Act...
Buddy’s Law lives in new House Bill amendment
Animal activists rejoice as Buddy’s Law may be revived as an amendment to House Bill 1065 after its death earlier this month. Buddy’s Law, which originally...
How much can you save under Mississippi’s tax cut plan?
This past weekend, the legislature came to terms on the state’s largest-ever tax cut, which is now on its way to the desk of Governor...
Severe weather likely on Wednesday
Another round of severe weather is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Jackson says damaging winds of up to 70 mph...
New legislative map ignites uproar from McDaniel, Sojourner
Legislators capped off a busy weekend at the state capitol in Jackson by unveiling their plans to redraw the House and Senate districts. In order...
Ole Miss drops nine spots after rough weekend against Tennessee
After a rough weekend, Ole Miss dropped nine spots in the latest D1Baseball rankings, sliding from No. 1 all the way down to No. 10....
‘Queen of Basketball,’ documentary on Lusia Harris, wins Oscar
The Queen of Basketball, a 22-minute op-doc about Mississippian and basketball legend Lusia Harris, reeled in an Academy Award on Sunday night for short subject...
Alligator hunting could be coming to Pelahatchie Bay
Due to an abundance of alligators in Pelahatchie Bay, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has proposed a hunting season to reduce...