A trial date has been set for a trio of leaders in Mississippi’s capital city wrapped up in a bribery scandal.On Friday, District Judge Daniel P. Jordan established that the trial for Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and Jackson City Councilman Aaron Ban
Trailblazing lawmaker Robert Clark will lie in repose at the Mississippi State Capitol before his funeral, according to the House of Representatives.Rep. Clark, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 96, will lie in repose in the second-floor rotunda Sunday, March 9, with visitation open from noon to
Mississippi’s three-member public service commission will be present at a town hall meeting in north Mississippi to allow the public to discuss their qualms with the Holly Springs Utility Department.For multiple years now, the Holly Springs Utility Department (HSUD) has been at the forefront of cont
Mississippi House Speaker Jason White did not hold back when criticizing his legislative counterparts for neglecting to pass a bill that would legalize mobile sports betting.“It looks like again this year, the Senate is going to stand in the way of mobile sports [betting]. Folks will continue to ill
A House bill that bans synthetic kratom products and limits the sale of kratom products to those 21 and up has breezed through both chambers of the Mississippi legislature unanimously – officially approved by the Senate Thursday.The debate has intensified in Mississippi since 2022, when the first bi
Legislation initially intended to require those selling seafood in Mississippi to be transparent about where the food comes from, has been altered to create a task force to tackle the state’s mislabeling crisis.House Bill 602, which cruised through its chamber without a dissenting vote back in Febru
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from abroader trade war.The White House insists its tariffs are about stopping the smuggling of fentanyl, but
The Mississippi Senate approved a new legislative district map last week to appease a federal order asserting the state is diluting Black voting power with the way its current districts are drawn. However, one of the counties set to be impacted announced that legal counsel has been retained for plan
The Mississippi House of Representatives is taking an unconventional route to keeping legislation alive that would give those 21 and older the ability to legally bet on sporting events from their mobile devices. However, those efforts may ultimately wind up being an exercise in futility.On Tuesday,
Former Mississippi lawmaker Robert Clark, Jr. has passed away. On Tuesday, state Rep. Bryant Clark, Robert’s son, took to social media to announce his father’s death at age 96.“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of my father, former Mississippi State Representative Robert
Beginning this summer, wine lovers will be able to order to their homes after Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill making Mississippi the latest state to allow direct wine shipment.SB 2145 passed both chambers of the legislature last month before the Republican governor gave his stamp of approval. Under t
A bill that would give authorities the ability to intercept the gambling winnings of parents not paying child support is making headway in the Mississippi legislature.Two pieces of legislation — Senate Bill 2403 and House Bill 1949 — have passed in their respective chambers. The House’s version, aut
The future location of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) is up for discussion once more.On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Board of Education reported that it is seeking stakeholder feedback regarding proposals from Mississippi State University (MSU) to acquire the public re
As towns and cities across Mississippi prepare to hold municipal primary elections, the voter registration deadline is just days away with the final chance to do so being Monday, March 3.Secretary of State Michael Watson is encouraging everyone to take time to register to vote in what he believes ar
The Mississippi Senate approved a resolution Wednesday that would redraw 10 districts, requiring special elections in November to determine representation in the new voting districts. The resolution follows a 2024 order from a panel of federal judges that required Mississippi to reorganize some dist
A persistent delay in mail housed at the United States Postal Service’s Jackson processing facility being sent out to rightful recipients has sparked outrage in Mississippi.From everyday goods to vital notices, and even prescribed medication, as well as financial benefits, Mississippi residents have
The city of Pascagoula announced Wednesday that Councilman John F. “Johnny” Walker died recently.Councilman Walker had served on the Pascagoula City Council since 2021 and was also a local business owner. The cause of death has not been released at this time.“Johnny’s impact extended beyond his role
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage Tuesday, a step toward delivering his “big, beautiful bill” with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts despite a wall of opposition from Democrats and discomfort
A group of lawmakers in Mississippi are promising to reinforce the state’s support of Israel amid an ongoing conflict in the Middle East.On Tuesday afternoon, officials representing both the Magnolia State and the state of Israel announced the formation of the Mississippi-Israel Legislative Caucus.
The Mississippi Senate has officially moved legislation forward that will lower the state’s income tax while simultaneously reducing the nation’s largest sales tax on groceries.Lawmakers in the chamber voted 31-15 to send Senate Bill 3095 across the state capitol. The legislation, which received som
Both chambers of the Mississippi legislature have trumpeted tax reform legislation in the 2025 session. While lawmakers in the Senate and the House are hopeful that a landing spot can be reached to send a bill to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ desk, differing approaches are set for a collision course.
Just one day after Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann collapsed while presiding over the Senate, the Republican leader returned to the chamber and received quite a warm welcome from both sides of the aisle.On Wednesday, Hosemann took a spill at the podium. Multiple lawmakers and legislative aids
As the nation continues to battle a physician shortage, Mississippi lawmakers are looking to create more healthcare options in one of the poorest and sickest states.Legislation passed in the House of Representatives that would allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to operate independentl
On Wednesday morning, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann was seen collapsing at the Senate podium, appearing to be unconscious as he fell while presiding over the chamber.As seen on the Senate floor video stream, a number of lawmakers and aids rushed to the podium to assist the chamber president, calling for
