Trump declines to endorse national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, in a video released Monday declining...
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Senate confirms Evans, ending Mississippi’s nearly two-year run without education superintendent
Mississippi finally has a new superintendent of education. On Thursday, the Senate voted to confirm the appointment of Dr. Lance Evans after the longtime educator...
State health officer speaks out against bill placing 4-year terms on agency heads and board members
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is speaking out against Senate Bill 2799, which would place four-year terms on not only agency heads but also...
Bill allowing state to take over Jackson’s water system dies in House
by Caleb Salers
A bill to take Jackson’s water and sewer system out of the city’s control once the interim third-party manager’s term is up and place it...
Local business owner Dwight Stevens wins mayoral election in Aberdeen
A new mayor has been elected in Aberdeen following Tuesday’s Democratic runoff. With no Republican or independent candidates on the ticket, Dwight Stevens will take...
Mississippi secretary of state implements new program benefitting investment representatives
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced a rule change he says will reduce red tape on investment representatives in the Magnolia State. The...
Eller wins Republican runoff in Mississippi 2nd District, will face Democratic Rep. Thompson
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Ron Eller won a Republican primary runoff Tuesday in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District and will face longtime Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson...
Senate kills bill that would have taken PERS board from elected to appointed
One of the most controversial bills of this legislative session died on Tuesday after the Senate decided not to move forward with the House’s initial...
Senate trashes multiple bills updating Mississippi’s jumbled alcohol laws
Not many people are toasting on Tuesday night as lawmakers in the Mississippi Senate chose to kill a handful of alcohol-related bills. House Bill 329...
Mobile sports betting one step closer to becoming a reality in Mississippi
by Caleb Salers
Mobile sports betting could soon become a reality in Mississippi after more than a year of deliberation by experts and lawmakers. The Senate Gaming Committee...