Mississippi officials react to one-year anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
It’s been one year since Hamas led an attack on Israel, resulting in more than 1,200 people being killed — 46 of whom were U.S....
Category : Politics
MDOT commissioner echoes need for recurring revenue to improve roadways
by Ben Milam
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was allocated a historic $2 billion in 2023. But with the money being a one-time allocation, officials are calling...
Monday is final day to register to vote in Nov. 5 election
Monday is the final day to register to vote or update registration information ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Residents have until 5 p.m. CT...
Mississippi brought in record-breaking $17.5 billion from tourism in 2023
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi’s tourism industry had a record-breaking 2023 with 43.7 million visitors, which resulted in a whopping $17.5 billion contribution to the state’s economy. Governor Tate...
Independent investigation underway into perpetual power outages in Holly Springs area
by Caleb Salers
Residents in and around Holly Springs could soon be getting both answers and solutions for perpetual power outages across the area. Back in March, Northern...
Sen. John Horhn announces second run for mayor of Jackson
by Ben Milam
A busy field that aims to unseat current Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba just got busier – and became more experienced. Senator John Horhn, who...
Secretary of state reminds Mississippians of upcoming voting deadlines
With the Nov. 5 general election quickly approaching, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has issued a handful of reminders for those who plan to...
HUD invests over $10 million into improvements at Mississippi housing locations
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Wednesday over $10.6 million in new housing investments in Mississippi. Under HUD’s Green and Resilient...
Judge delays sentencing of convicted former Jackson city councilwoman
by Caleb Salers
The sentencing of convicted former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee, who is facing federal bribery charges, has been delayed. Lee was originally set to be...
How to watch the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday night
With Election Day just over a month away, the first and possibly only vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will take...