Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered flags to fly half-staff in Hinds County on Saturday in honor of late state Rep. Bo Brown.“State Representative Bo Brown spent his life serving his community and improving the lives of those around him,” Reeves wrote on social media. “To honor his legacy, I directed flags
Mississippi’s Supreme Court has weighed in on a dispute between Attorney General Lynn Fitch and State Auditor Shad White over whose office has the sole authority pursue lawsuits in cases involving the alleged misspending of public money.The state’s high court ruled Thursday that Fitch’s team is resp
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Elon Musk-founded xAI and SpaceX over alleged noise disruptions coming from its Southaven data center and power plant.Plaintiffs Jason Haley, Preston Herrington, and Taylor Logsdon filed the suit on behalf of themselves and others “similarly situated,” a
A Democratic super PAC that previously focused on presidential races is wading into congressional midterms with a $50 million investment, including $2 million backing Scott Colom in his challenge to Mississippi Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.American Bridge 21st Century, which describes itself as
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has instructed his office to begin preparing for a potential return to the state’s 2022 legislative district maps, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Callais decision and looming election administration deadlines.In a June 9 letter to Lt. Gov. Delber
The Port of Gulfport cleared a major hurdle Tuesday in its effort to deepen and widen its shipping channel, bringing the long-awaited project one step closer to congressional approval and eventual construction.Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr., chief of engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi
Mississippi state Rep. Bo Brown has passed away at the age of 81.The Jackson-based Democratic lawmaker passed away after suffering a “long illness,” according to his family.“I’m sad to learn this morning of the loss of State Representative Bo Brown,” Gov. Tate Reeves wrote on X. “Rep. Brown was a de
Mississippi Republican lawmaker Price Wallace has died at the age of 64, House Speaker Jason White announced.“It is with heavy hearts we pause to reflect on the passing of our friend and colleague in the Mississippi House of Representatives, State Representative Price Wallace,” White wrote in a stat
Applications are now open for Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grants, which are awarded annually using settlement money Mississippi received from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.The Mississippi Development Authority announced that its latest application window opened June 1 and will run through Jul
A recently enacted Mississippi law cracking down on panhandling is being challenged in court.The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU-MS) are asking a judge to put a pause on Mississippi’s “Safe Solicitation Act,” which went into law in July
State Rep. Jansen Owen will not look to retain his seat in the legislature with his eyes set on transitioning to being a public servant in the courtroom.Owen, a Republican from Poplarville, announced Thursday that he is running to become the next district attorney for the 15th Circuit Court District
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocer
U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) is doing what he can to ensure people remember what Memorial Day is all about.Guest introduced a resolution Friday in honor of Monday’s holiday. The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives “calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.In her resignation letter, which she posted on socia
Rep. Robert Johnson, the minority leader in Mississippi’s House of Representatives, believes many Republicans’ recent interest in redrawing the state’s congressional lines is “kind of strange” considering the way lawmakers handled redistricting just a few years ago.Johnson, appearing on MidDays with
Mississippi has unveiled a statewide plan to navigate the ever-evolving roadmap of artificial intelligence with the overarching goal of boosting its workforce.Gov. Tate Reeves announced the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework on Thursday, articulating priorities and providing a structured, stage-by-s
All six members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to approve a recent request by Gov. Tate Reeves for federal aid in the aftermath of a tornado outbreak earlier this month.In a letter to the president, U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker, along with
The tradition lives on. Mississippians will soon be able to hear from some of their elected officials and candidates making their case for a shot at political office during the upcoming Neshoba County Fair.Highlighted by former President Ronald Reagan’s famous stump speech at Founder’s Square in 198
While it may not be on congressional redistricting, Mississippi House Speaker Jason White is predicting Gov. Tate Reeves will call a special session to redraw the state’s legislative map before 2027.“I do believe the governor at some point between now and then will call a special session, if nothing
Gov. Tate Reeves is requesting significant federal assistance for five Mississippi counties impacted by a tornado outbreak earlier this month.The Republican governor announced Tuesday that he has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following the tornadoes, severe storm
Mississippi has been selected as the first state to partner with the federal government in a revamped initiative to locate missing foster children.Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Department of Child Protection Services Andrea Sanders have launched “Operation Hope,” alongside federal partners. As par
As redistricting continues to be a hot topic, another court ruling could impact the way political lines are drawn in Mississippi.The U.S. Supreme Court reversed Monday a lower court’s ruling that forced several legislative districts in Mississippi to be redrawn last year over concerns Black voting p
Gov. Tate Reeves announced Monday that more than $23 million in federal funding is being distributed to communities across Mississippi for public infrastructure improvements.The funding, part of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program authorized by Congress and administered by the Mississ
Mississippi GOP chair Mike Hurst said Monday that Gov. Tate Reeves was correct to call off the state’s special session but believes there is a way for state lawmakers to draw four Republican congressional districts after November’s midterms.“Unfortunately, we already had our primaries in March. It w
