Sen. John Horhn eyeing another run for mayor of Jackson
With clouds of corruption hovering over the city of Jackson after one council member pleaded guilty to federal bribery with more prosecutions expected, next year’s...
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‘We are so energized’: Mississippi Democrats enjoying DNC in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention continues in Chicago with Mississippi delegates soaking in the scene. State Rep. Zakiya Summers, of Jackson, is one of 49 delegates...
Mississippi recorded $18.4 million drop in Q2 gaming revenue
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi casinos followed in the footsteps of the national gaming industry, bringing a slight revenue decrease in the second quarter of the year. The Magnolia...
Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement
CHICAGO (AP) — President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, saying, “I gave my best to you”...
Auditor’s report: Illegal immigration costs Mississippi taxpayers $100 million annually
by Caleb Salers
Illegal immigration is placing a $100 million burden on Mississippi’s taxpayers, a new report from State Auditor Shad White asserts. According to the Republican official’s...
Jackson City Council sets October 1 election date for Angelique Lee’s replacement
by Caleb Salers
Officials in Jackson have set a special election date to fill the vacancy of embattled City Councilwoman Angelique Lee amid the FBI’s ongoing investigation into...
Ole Miss follows trend in shifting DEI approach as Republican official watches closely
Amid calls from some Republicans for the state government to stop funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public institutions, universities are taking their...
The Democratic National Convention begins Monday. Here’s what to know
by Meg Kinnard
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the...
Stoking rumors: Councilman says 3 more Jackson leaders could soon be indicted
by Ben Milam
After Jackson Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee was brought down for bribery earlier this week, one of her peers on the council isn’t holding back...
Mississippi sees new record low unemployment rate of 2.7%
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi set multiple employment records in July, according to Gov. Tate Reeves. Per a news release from Reeves’ office, total non-farm employment reached a record...