President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff, the...
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Holly Springs officials summoned to appear before Public Service Commission over alleged utility failures
by Caleb Salers
Customers of the Holly Springs Utility Department have long voiced concerns over the quality of services rendered, with some citing days-long power outages. Now, governing...
Jackson officials claim innocence in bribery case, investigation alleges brazen corruption
by Ben Milam
On Thursday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks all pleaded not guilty to an...
Mississippi Supreme Court races see incumbent fall, runoff forced
Four seats on the Mississippi Supreme Court were on the ballots across the state Tuesday, with two of those seats being contested. Of the races...
Hinds County DA, Jackson councilman indicted alongside mayor in FBI bribery case
by Ben Milam
The federal corruption investigation into elected officials in Mississippi’s capital city has culminated in the indictments of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District...
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba indicted on bribery charges in FBI investigation
by Caleb Salers
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is facing federal bribery charges in connection with an FBI investigation into corruption of elected officials in Mississippi’s capital city....
Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to secure historic second term as president
Republican Donald Trump was elected 47th president of the United States on Wednesday in a political comeback that has not been seen in over a...
Incumbents sweep Mississippi’s U.S. House races
by Caleb Salers
Incumbents have officially mounted a clean sweep in Mississippi’s U.S. House of Representatives races. On Tuesday, familiar faces in Congress walked away victorious, providing a...
Republican Sen. Roger Wicker defeats Democratic challenger Ty Pinkins
by Ben Milam
Incumbent Republican Roger Wicker has defeated Democratic challenger Ty Pinkins for the lone U.S. Senate on Mississippi’s ballot this year. Wicker first began serving on...
As polls close, Trump quickly declared winner in Mississippi
While the winner of the race for the White House may not be declared by Tuesday night’s end, Republican nominee Donald Trump was announced victorious...