Late actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones honored in Congress
Legendary actor and Mississippi native James Earl Jones, who recently passed away at the age of 93, is being honored in Congress for his contributions...
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Federal agencies inviting public to weigh in on future of Jackson water system
by Caleb Salers
It’s been two years since a major water crisis shook Mississippi’s capital city to its core, leaving over a hundred thousand residents without clean drinking...
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman dead at 89
by Caleb Salers
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman has passed away at the age of 89. Officials report that Pittman died at his home...
Hyde-Smith leads charge in recognizing Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
by Logan Rouse
U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) have announced a bipartisan resolution that designated this week as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week....
Secretary of state encouraging voters to not only register but show up on Election Day
by Ben Milam
Just 40 days out from the Nov. 5 general election, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is making sure residents know the path to registering...
U.S. attorney general praises progress, highlights ongoing crime-fighting efforts during Mississippi visit
by Ben Milam
On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke to Mississippi law enforcement officials and other community leaders ahead of a meeting with federal, state, and...
Congress passes temporary bill to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Wednesday passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown for now while punting final...
Saltillo attorney newest court of appeals judge appointed by Gov. Reeves
by Ben Milam
Following the resignation of the Honorable Jim M. Greenlee from the Mississippi Court of Appeals, District 1, Governor Tate Reeves has announced the judge that...
Secret Service failures before Trump rally shooting were ‘preventable,’ Senate panel finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple Secret Service failures ahead of the July rally for former President Donald Trump where a gunman opened fire were “foreseeable, preventable,...
Gov. Tate Reeves pushes income-tax cut, says critics rely on ‘myths’
FLOWOOD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that legislators should ignore “myths” from opponents who want to block efforts by him and...