Former Democratic chair Tyree Irving sues party, demands reinstatement
Tyree Irving, the recently ousted chair of the Mississippi Democratic Party, is now suing the party and claiming that he should still be in charge....
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State auditor issues report challenging how Mississippi funds college majors
by Caleb Salers
State Auditor Shad White has released a report arguing for changing the way taxpayer money is spent at Mississippi’s public universities. The report, which was...
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week to be observed next week
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution on Monday to designate September 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and...
Sen. Tim Scott reschedules Ole Miss event to October
by Caleb Salers
U.S. senator and 2024 presidential candidate Tim Scott has rescheduled his appearance at the University of Mississippi yet again. The discussion with Scott, a Republican...
Eupora mayor steps down over police chief vote
by Caleb Salers
Eupora mayor Blake McMullan has resigned from his position. McMullan took to social media Tuesday morning to announce that he was stepping down from his...
Today is National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to register in Mississippi
If you’re not yet registered to vote, today is the perfect day to do so. Tuesday, September 19, 2023, is recognized as National Voter Registration...
State auditor responds to social media criticism over comments about funding for college majors
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White set the social media world on fire last week challenging how the state spends money on college and universities. In...
Applications for U.S. Senate Youth Program open until September 29
by Caleb Salers
U.S. Senators Roger and Cindy Hide-Smith are encouraging Mississippi juniors and seniors involved in student leadership to apply for the 2024 U.S. Senate Youth Program...
Ole Miss to become first university in America to offer freedom studies minor
As some colleges and universities continue to be blamed for limiting free speech, the University of Mississippi has revitalized a program looking further into American...
Stokes: ‘Hell no’ to hiring of convicted felon as Jackson interim parks director
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba continues to face harsh criticism for his decision to hire a convicted felon to serve as the city’s interim parks...