‘It was all about the flag’: Outgoing Rep. Nick Bain reflects on election loss
After losing the Republican primary by just 26 votes, State Rep. Nick Bain is attributing his defeat to his vote in a landmark decision to...
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Mississippians have until October 9 to register to vote in general election
Even if you didn’t vote in the primary election, it’s not too late to register for the upcoming general election. According to the secretary of state’s...
Computer breach leaves Hinds County residents without services
by Caleb Salers
Hinds County sustained a computer breach that shut down operations for employees on Thursday. Internal servers were compromised countywide and administrators and employees were unable...
Ty Pinkins appointed by Democratic party to run in secretary of state race
Ty Pinkins has been selected by the Mississippi Democratic Party to replace Shuwaski Young in the upcoming secretary of state race. Young, who recently withdrew...
Nearly $140M in broadband expansion funds approved for 28 Mississippi companies
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission is redesignating the Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) status of 28 companies to receive approximately $138,973,318 in federal funds in 2024. The...
Rep. Nick Bain concedes GOP primary, leaves Jackson after 12 years
The final race from Mississippi’s House primary runoffs has been called with incumbent Rep. Nick Bain conceding Wednesday night. Bain, a Republican who has served...
Young’s withdrawal from SOS race after ‘hypertensive crisis’ approved by election board
The State Board of Election Commissioners (SBEC) has approved Shuwaski Young’s request to withdraw as Democratic nominee in the upcoming secretary of state race. Young informed...
Enrollment for MPACT college tuition savings plan now open
by Caleb Salers
Enrollment for the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) program is now open for the 2023-2024 school year. MPACT, run by the state treasury office,...
Jackson city official, former Mississippi Valley State baseball coach passes away
by Caleb Salers
Former Jackson city official and longtime baseball coach Doug Shanks passed away on Monday. State Rep. Fred Shanks, R-Brandon, took to social media to announce...
Brad Mattox projected to upset incumbent Rep. Nick Bain in GOP runoff
Incumbent GOP Representative Nick Bain is on the verge of being upset following the final tally from Tuesday’s runoff elections as he received 22 fewer...