Mississippi courthouses begin posting signs reminding of rights to translator
All Mississippi courthouses will soon have signs reminding non-English speakers of their rights to an interpreter. Per state law, people who cannot speak English or...
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Study: Mississippi has sixth least staffed prisons in United States
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi has the sixth least staffed prisons in the U.S., according to a recent study. Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyers at H&P Law examined 2023...
September announced as National Voter Registration Month
September has officially been proclaimed as National Voter Registration Month in Mississippi. On Friday, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson joined the National Association of...
Another Mississippi city bans the sale of kratom
by Ben Milam
Last week, Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a measure prohibiting the drug within city limits. Because it was passed...
Rules for the upcoming presidential debate between Trump, Harris
by Meg Kinnard
NEW YORK (AP) — Next month’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump won’t have an audience, live microphones when candidates...
Local leaders launch coalition to support Pearl River flood mitigation, revitalization efforts
by Caleb Salers
A group of individuals representing educational, community, private sector, and non-profit institutions throughout Mississippi’s capital city joined forces to show their support for a plan...
House Speaker Jason White announces summit on Mississippi tax reform
House Speaker Jason White has announced plans for an upcoming summit intended to take a closer look at tax reform in Mississippi. The 2024 Policy...
Mississippi insurance commissioner asking position be changed from elected to appointed
Voters will frequently hear politicians push for term limits, but not too often do they hear politicians ask for their own positions to go from...
Hosemann creates study group to assess Mississippi’s fiscal policy
by Caleb Salers
A new legislative study group has been created in Mississippi to assess the state’s spending habits and look for methods of ensuring tax dollars are...
Harris and Trump squabble over muted mics at upcoming debate
by Meg Kinnard
The campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are arguing in advance of their high-stakes Sept. 10 debate over whether microphones...