Mississippi representative explains why he voted against removing Santos
Controversial U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York was expelled from Congress last Friday after the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence he used campaign...
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Dumas back in as Eupora mayor after losing seat in 2019
A familiar face is back in the mayor’s office in the city of Eupora. Lamar Dumas ousted Blake McMullan, another former mayor, during Tuesday’s runoff...
Auditor releases what he thinks should be prioritized during legislative session
With less than one month remaining until the start of the 2024 legislative session, the newly reelected State Auditor Shad White has released his top...
Transportation commissioner calls for fuel tax increase to fund road construction projects
As the upcoming 2024 legislative session quickly approaches, Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons is calling for Mississippi lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at increasing...
Reeves selected as chairman of coastal governors coalition
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has been selected to serve as the chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf (OSC) Governors Coalition. Reeves, who was elected by...
Michael Guest leads charge on expelling embattled George Santos
by Caleb Salers
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially voted to expel controversial New York Rep. George Santos following an effort spearheaded by Mississippi Rep. Michael Guest....
Republican Party argues keeping Hinds County polls open late violated state law
The Mississippi Republican Party has filed a petition to dispute the Hinds County Chancery Court’s decision to extend voting hours in Hinds County during the...
House Republicans unanimously agree to elect Jason White as speaker
As expected, Mississippi House Republicans are preparing to implement Rep. Jason White as the state’s newest speaker. In a closed-door meeting on Wednesday in Madison,...
Mississippi Public Service Commission likely to experience changes as new members welcomed
by Caleb Salers
With three new faces joining the Mississippi Public Service Commission, lawmakers are mulling some major changes to the agency in charge of utilities. State Rep....
Mississippi lawmaker Earle Banks sentenced to probation for falsely reporting gross income tax
One Mississippi lawmaker has received probation after being issued federal criminal charges for allegedly submitting false tax information and evading paying federal income taxes five years...