Democrat pulls out of crowded Governor primary field
One Democrat has pulled out of the race for Governor. Phillip West who is a former State Representative and the former Mayor of Natchez is...
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Reeves’ campaign funds lead way in Governor’s race
by Alex Paton
Friday was the deadline for candidates to file their finance reports of how much money they raised and spent through the end of April. In...
Reeves discusses Mississippi’s future
by Alex Paton
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves is on the campaign trail in his bid for Governor and News Mississippi sat down with him to discuss his place...
Mississippi glows purple during Crime Victims’ Rights Week
by Alex Paton
This week Mississippi is going purple to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The Office for Victims of Crime is an agency within the Department...
Federal judge sends Entergy case back to state court
by Alex Paton
The state’s lawsuit against Entergy Mississippi won’t be decided anytime soon as U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Carlton Reeves has decided to send the case...
Hood officially qualifies in Governor’s race
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood called for rolling back the sales tax on groceries and requiring all legislators and statewide officeholders to open their backroom deals to the public as part...
AG Hood warns of scams after tornado damage
by Alex Paton
Following this weekend’s deadly tornado in Columbus and related damage across the state, Attorney General Jim Hood is reminding Mississippians who suffered property damage as...
PERS rules in favor of retirees running for legislature
by Alex Paton
The Public Employees Retirement System Board (PERS) has voted to allow retirees to serve in the state legislature while keeping their retirement benefits. Attorney General...
PERS Board to rule on retirees running for legislature
by Alex Paton
Attorney General Jim Hood is encouraging state retirees to attend a meeting Tuesday with the Board of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) about their...
Foster announces run for Governor
by Alex Paton
State Representative Robert Foster (R) has entered the 2019 Gubernatorial race. Foster has been in the legislature for three years and owns his family’s Christmas...