Wicker, Hyde-Smith to join fellow GOP members in blocking border security bill
Mississippi’s two U.S. senators have both confirmed they will be voting against a border security bill set to hit the floor on Wednesday, joining fellow...
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Mississippi House passes bill allowing small towns in dry counties to sell alcohol
by Caleb Salers
Cheers! Lawmakers in the Mississippi House of Representatives have passed legislation that would allow more small towns across the state to sell wine and liquor....
Gov. Reeves declares Tuesday as Ronald Reagan Day in Mississippi
Mississippi has joined 25 other states in declaring Tuesday, Feb. 6 as “Ronald Reagan Day,” honoring the birthday of the late president. Reagan, who served...
Voter registration deadline for 2024 Primary Election less than a week away
Less than one week remains for any Mississippi resident looking to register to vote in the 2024 Primary Election. The registration is currently set to...
Shad White counter-sues Brett Favre over unpaid interest tied to TANF scandal
by Caleb Salers
Another chapter was added on Monday to the ongoing saga involving embattled NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and his alleged role in the largest...
Gov. Tate Reeves joins GOP governors in Texas to push for more border security
As Texas and the federal government continue to be at odds over immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves and 12 other Republican...
U.S. Senate commemorates 150th anniversary of Blue Mountain Christian University
The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Blue Mountain Christian University. The resolution, introduced by Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and...
10 unusual bills proposed in Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session
The legislative session is in full swing in Mississippi, and as always, lawmakers have proposed a handful of somewhat unusual bills. Here’s a list of...
State Sen. Jenifer Branning announces run for Mississippi Supreme Court
Mississippi Sen. Jenifer Branning is looking to make a career change, one that includes being part of the state’s highest court. On Thursday, the Republican...
House passes bill bringing Mississippi one step closer to legalizing mobile sports betting
by Caleb Salers
The Mississippi House of Representatives has brought the Magnolia State one step closer to legalizing mobile sports betting. In a 97-14 vote on Thursday, an...