U.S. Attorney Hurst: Prosecution up 120% since ’16
New prosecutors are coming to the state of Mississippi. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice allowed for 311 new prosecutors nation-wide. The positions...
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HB 1523: Governor talks impact, what’s next
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the lawsuit against the state that had a hold on the Religious Accommodations Act had...
Rivers Law to be signed by Governor
by Sarah Ulmer
Rivers McGraw Act will allow people under the age of 21, who were arrested for a DUI or related charge, to be released on bail under...
1523 now before federal courts
HB 1523, also known as the Religious Accommodations Act, was taken up by federal judges of the Circuit Court of Appeals in Lubbock, Texas, on...
Governor signs several bills into law
The governor has signed several of the bills that have come across his desk. With his signature, those bills become law. Here’s just a few...
Seat belt bill passes the House
You’ve heard the term “Click it or ticket” before. Soon, that could apply to everyone in the car. On the House floor Monday, representatives voted...
Mississippi lawmakers praise Trump’s pick for Supreme Court
by Chad Dixon
President Donald Trump has tapped federal appeals court Judge Neil Gorsuch to be the next member of the Supreme Court. Gorsuch will be filling a...
House passes amendment to appointed superintendent’s legislation
JACKSON, MISS– The Mississippi House of Representatives passed an amendment to Senate Bill 2438, the legislation requiring the appointment of superintendents, on Wednesday....
Judge denies motion to enact HB 1523 during the appeal process
JACKSON, MISS– U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves denied the motion to let the Religious Liberties Accommodation Act, known as HB 1523, take effect while it...
Choosing Your Child’s School: Skipping School Districts for Charter Schools Now Legal
JACKSON, MISS– Governor Phil Bryant has signed SB 2161 into law, allowing you to skip school district lines to take your child to a charter...