A handful of Democrats are showing dissatisfaction with the state’s Republican legislative process by conducting filibusters. In both the House and the Senate, Democrats are requesting bills be read aloud as a delay tactic. Why are they doing this? They’re…
Elected officials will soon be a thing of the past the Mississippi house sends a bill to Governor Bryant’s desk that will require all Mississippi school superintendents be appointed after January 1, 2019. This issue has been debated for more…
The Mississippi Department of Health reports a second confirmed case of Zika. The report comes from Noxubee County, where the person infected recently traveled to Haiti. In the case reported from Madison County on Thursday, the infected individual also recently travel…
The Mississippi Supreme Court is tossing out a temporary restraining order that a circuit judge had issued against the Mississippi house speaker. Hinds County Circuit Judge Winston Kidd issued an order Wednesday telling house speaker Philip Gunn to stop using…
A second man has pleaded guilty in connection to a rope being tied around the neck of the James Meredith statue at the University of Mississippi. Former Ole Miss student Austin Reed Edenfield pleaded guilty to one count of using…
Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first case of Zika virus. The case was in a Madison County resident who recently traveled to Haiti. Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause devastating birth defects if…
The state of Mississippi recently made a move that means big bucks for the state’s community college system. Earlier this week, Governor Phil Bryant signed into law the state workforce bill that will allocate dollars toward workforce training. This first…
A bill that would allow medical exemptions of vaccinations died in committee. The bill, which passed the House, would have removed the requirement that the health department approved a doctor’s request for vaccination exemptions. State senators who squashed the bill…
A series of work sessions along the Gulf Coast to discuss what it will take to bring back Amtrak continues today in Biloxi. The meeting, conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, included about 20 representatives from Amtrak, CSX, the Southern…
The huge $20 billion BP oil spill settlement involving BP, the federal government and the five Gulf Coast states is moving closer to final approval. Federal lawyers have formally asked a judge in New Orleans to accept the agreement which…
Supporters of a bill passed by a Senate committee say it would prevent discriminatory action from being taken against those who believe marriage should be between a man and a woman. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Religious Liberty Accommodation…
Governor Phil Bryant released this statement earlier this morning: “I ask all Mississippians to join Deborah and me in praying for Belgium. We must be ever vigilant here in our own country and state to protect our people. Remember, if…
The Mississippi House Committee passed a bill today that would allow charter schools to enroll students across district lines. Charter schools are operated by nonprofit groups separate from other public schools. Senate Bill 2161 would allow them to enroll students…
“I see that you are not a native of the great state of Mississippi. I appreciate you going to the trouble to share your views with me but, with all due respect, I could care less. I would, however, recommend…
It’s an email exchange between a Gulfport mother and a Mississippi Representative that has gotten tremendous response on social media. You may remember Becky Guidry as an outspoken member of Fed up with 50th, the group pressuring lawmakers to fully…
The Mississippi Legislature is coming closer to passing a law that would allow guns in church. A Senate committee has passed a bill that would allow places of worship to designate people with concealed carry permits as security and make…
JACKSON – Public schools, universities and community colleges could see increased funding under a Fiscal 2017 budget passed by the Senate today, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said. “The Senate budget reflects our priorities with increased funding for education and lower…
Legislation to bolster Mississippi’s workforce is on the way to Governor Phil Bryant’s desk. The House passed a Senate bill today. The bill creates the Mississippi Works Fund to provide highly focused workforce training for new and existing businesses. This…
The widespread flooding triggered by last week’s storm system extends all across the state. Coahoma County residents say there's not much they can do now, after staggering 15-inches of rain fell over the area in the past few days. The…
Today the State Senate Transportation Committee will consider whether to increase Mississippi’s gasoline tax and put additional registration fees on vehicles to help pay for highway and bridge repairs. The proposed bill would generate about $441 million dollars a year…
A federal judge is ordering attorneys to file arguments over whether courts have authority to decide if Mississippi should remove the Confederate Battle Emblem from the state flag. A March 21 deadline has been set for briefs by Attorney General…
Mississippi and Louisiana officials say flooding on the Pearl River may come a day later than expected. Hancock County emergency management says flooding on the river that forms the southern end of the state line may not come until late…
“We are preparing for the worst while praying for the best.” Those were the words from Governor Phil Bryant in Gulfport today. Governor Bryant addressed emergency response plans for this slow-moving, developing storm system that’s already proven deadly and caused…
In a bill passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives, students won’t be the only ones receiving grades from teachers. Under the Parent Involvement and Accountability Act, teachers would be required to grade parents on their involvement with their child’s…