Who is Tim Walz? Five things to know about Kamala Harris’ VP pick
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has decided on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in her bid for the White House....
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Prominent Mississippi Republican raises concerns over JD Vance’s foreign policy views
by Caleb Salers
As the race for the White House heats up with less than three months until Election Day, one prominent Republican from Mississippi has weighed in...
Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with...
Kamala Harris officially becomes Democratic presidential nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first...
Wicker introduces resolution designating August as ‘National Catfish Month’
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has introduced a resolution to designate August 2024 as “National Catfish Month.” The resolution from the Republican senator comes as...
Financial expert says market correction was expected, could sway voters in presidential election
by Ben Milam
A local financial expert is reassuring investors that Monday’s market decline is likely a correction and is not indicative of a global recession. The week...
Proposals for Pearl River flooding in Mississippi raise concerns among Louisiana lawmakers
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Flooding left squishy, stinky messes in hundreds of homes in Mississippi’s capital city in 2020 — a recurring problem when heavy...
Trump to skip ABC debate with Harris in September, pitches Fox News instead
by Meg Kinnard
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants...
McRae emphasizes returning unclaimed money, funding programs making college more affordable
by Caleb Salers
State Treasurer David McRae highlighted his role in returning historic amounts of money to Mississippians, maximizing the state’s investment returns, and dedication to locking in...
Crowded, experienced field vying for pair of contested Mississippi Supreme Court seats
by Ben Milam
Two of four open Mississippi Supreme Court seats are being contested, with five candidates battling for a central district position. While southern district incumbent Justice...