A huge turnout is projected for Donald Trump's rally in Mississippi today. The republican presidential front-runner is scheduled to campaign in the magnolia state for the second time this evening. The rally is set for 7 pm at Madison Central…
Mississippi senators have voted to prevent the state Medicaid program from spending any money with Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood has only one medical clinic in Mississippi and it does not provide abortions. However, several senators have said they don’t want…
Stricter enforcement of federal immigration laws could be on its way to the Magnolia State. The state Senate passed a bill that would require officers to alert federal agencies when they believe someone is in the country illegally. The bill…
Mississippi voters could soon register online and vote in person ahead of elections under bills moving forward in the state Legislature. House members have passed three bills to rewrite the state’s election laws, a proposal pushed by Secretary of State…
Today, Governor Phil Bryant urged the state Legislature to commit $15 million of the BP funds to Keesler Air Force Base for a new gate on Division Street. Moving the main gate at Keesler Air Force Base will cost $37 million…
Today, Mississippi Senate passed Legislation establishing a legal framework for fantasy sports in Mississippi by a vote of 50-2. Last month, sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings were not available in the state of Mississippi due to ongoing Legislation. DraftKings…
Mississippi citizens with enhanced concealed-carry permits could soon be allowed to bring their guns into courthouses. This comes shortly after a man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting another man to death outside of a courthouse in Madison…
Jackson, MS – Today, less than one week before the March 8 primary, nearly 50 mayors from across Mississippi are announcing their support of Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential race. As chief executives of their cities, these mayors know…
A proposal advancing at the capitol would use part of Mississippi’s oil spill settlement money to help pay for transportation improvements statewide. The plan came from House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jeff Smith, a Columbus Republican. Gulf Coast representatives…
The Mississippi house voted Monday the ability to defy presidential orders regarding firearms in a 75 to 46 vote. The house bill says it gives the state the right to defy orders from any president on gun control but democrat…
It's a case that's grabbing national attention; Mississippi news now reports a Mississippi man is suing Governor Phil Bryant over the state flag. Carlos Moore, a Mississippi attorney, has filed a federal lawsuit naming Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant that seeks…
John Kasich will spend this Super Tuesday in Mississippi. He will be at the Central Mississippi Republicans Gala Dinner in Jackson tonight. Trent Lott is one of Kasich’s biggest supporters in the state. After today, Kasich heads to Michigan to…
Mississippi’s top elections official Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a state court order telling him to add another candidate to the March 8th Democratic presidential primary ballot. On Thursday, the…
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a proclamation declaring April "Confederate Heritage Month" in the state, which comes amid a controversial debate over removing the confederate battle emblem from the state flag. The proclamation, signed Feb. 10th, does not appear on…
Work in the Mississippi House of Representatives is being delayed because black caucus members are having bills read aloud as a form of protest. Caucus members are doing this to challenge a redistricting bill they say could hurt the chances…
Doctors are taking to the state capitol today in opposition of a "Tele Medicine" house bill. Members of the Mississippi State Medical Association are rallying against the bill that would allow out-of-state physicians to diagnose and treat Mississippi patients exclusively…
On Wednesday civil rights activists "Reverend Frederick Reese" and representative "John Lewis" accepted congress' highest civilian honor. They received the congressional gold medal on behalf of all of the foot soldiers who took part in the 1965 voting rights marches…
A bill that would let physician’s exempt children from Mississippi’s vaccination requirements is advancing in the state house. Under current law, the state health department must approve requests for vaccination exemptions. Top health officials want to keep it that way.…
People along the east coast are hoping the ride is over after severe thunderstorms suspected of spawning tornados destroyed homes and knocked out power to thousands. Severe weather left our area and made its way up the east coast Wednesday…
A bill to use state money to pay for private school tuition or for home schooling is off the table, but Mississippi house members are keeping alive a plan that could allow students to transfer from poor-performing public school districts…
More than a year after a teenage girl was burned alive in North Mississippi; her family may now have some closure in her murder case. 27 year old "Quinton Tellis" has been indicted on capital murder charges in the 2014…
Two Mississippi students are top youth volunteers for this year's "Prudential Spirit Of Community" awards and one is very local. Seventeen year old "Lindsey Meyer," a senior at Pass Christian High School is receiving a one-thousand dollars award, *plus* a…
The Mississippi State Department of Health says pregnant women and young children should not consume Jackson water straight from the tap because of concerns about lead levels. The department issued precautions Wednesday, weeks after releasing results of testing that showed…
Mississippi legislators will not attempt to redesign the state flag that features the confederate battle emblem because leaders say they can't reach consensus on removing the symbol. Yesterday was the deadline for legislative committees to act on general bills, and…