Mississippi State News

Trump rally for Senator Hyde-Smith canceled

President Trump’s rally set for Friday, September 14th in Jackson has been canceled. The president was set to speak at the Mississippi Coliseum to campaign for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Reports say the president will take this time to focus on…

Governor Bryant promises to sign lottery bill

Governor Phil Bryant has a mid-September deadline to sign a bill creating a state lottery to help pay for transportation and he has promised to do so. The governor says it will be at least six months to a year…

Governor signs legislation and ends special session

The special session for the funding of Mississippi’s roads and bridges has come to a close. After five days of debate and deal striking, Governor Phil Bryant signed three pieces of legislation into law. What the governor wanted, he got…

Alligator hunting season opens August 31st

Gator hunting season is around the corner. The 2018 public waters alligator hunting season opens on Friday, August 31st at 12 p.m. The season will be open for ten days and will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 10th.…

Local reaction to lottery

Since hearing about the passing of the lottery bill, locals hit the jackpot with their reactions, not just because of the chances of winning the big one, but due to the economic impact that comes with it. Biloxi Mayor Andrew…

Lawmakers discuss Gulf oil spill

Mississippi lawmakers still have more to consider before they conclude this special session. Governor Bryant widened the session’s agenda today. He’s asking lawmakers to agree on how to divide $700 million that Mississippi is receiving in economic damage payments from…

Governor Bryant on lottery

Governor Bryant released a statement today through Twitter on the lottery. He tweeted ‘This is a historic day in Mississippi. Lawmakers rose to the occasion and passed the last part of a sustainable infrastructure funding mechanism that will also provide…

Lottery coming to Mississippi!

Today the Mississippi House reversed itself and passed a bill to create a state lottery - the same bill it killed a day earlier. The bill will go to Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who is expected to sign it into…

Lottery bill approved, returns to Senate

The Mississippi House has passed its own version of a bill to create a state lottery, but there’s more work to be done. The lottery bill passed the Senate yesterday and the House made several changes to the bill before…

Mississippi Senate approves lottery bill

Mississippi senators have passed a bill to create a state lottery, spending proceeds on state highways for at least 10 years. The Senate voted 30-20 on Thursday to approve Senate Bill 2001. The measure moves to the House for more…

Legislators meet for special session today

Governor Phil Bryant has issued the official document to call lawmakers to Jackson to discuss more money for roads and bridges. Legislators are meeting today at the state capitol. Their plan includes diverting some taxes on internet sales to cities…

Legislators meet for special session Thursday

Governor Phil Bryant has issued the official document to call lawmakers to Jackson Thursday to discuss more money for roads and bridges. Legislators are set to meet at the state capital tomorrow. The plan includes diverting some taxes on internet…

Two new cases of West Nile Virus in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming two more cases of West Nile Virus, bringing the year’s total to 23. The new cases are in Calhoun and Hinds counties. Hinds has reported nine total cases. Mississippi reported 63 West…

Special session expected to begin August 23rd

Governor Phil Bryant will call lawmakers into a two day special-session to discuss a significant increase in spending on roads and bridges. Don’t worry, fuel taxes won’t be increasing. Governor Bryant, House Speaker Philip Gunn, and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves…

Emmett Till historical marker vandalized

A historical marker designating where Emmett Till’s body was dropped into a river in Mississippi in 1955 has been vandalized again. Now, the organization that put it up is deciding what to do. For the second time in recent years,…

Free tuition program for service members at Mississippi State

Mississippi State University and the Mississippi National Guard announced a new program that will ensure free tuition for Mississippi National Guard service members enrolled full-time at MSU. The program builds on current National Guard education benefits to create a unique…

Oyster fishermen alarmed by flood control project

Oyster fishermen are alarmed about a Mississippi flood control project and say it could harm their industry if it becomes a reality. The One Lake Project is aimed at preventing a flood like the one that devastated metro Jackson in…

High speed internet in Mississippi

Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton is calling for high-speed internet to reach residents in all parts of the state. Britton said in a statement Tuesday that Mississippi is ranked 49th in connectivity and that nearly 30 percent of the…

Hyde-Smith votes to extend National Flood Insurance Program

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Programs, sending a four-month extension to President Trump. The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018.  The measure (S.1182)…

Annual Neshoba County Fair

It’s that time of the year again for the annual Neshoba County Fair. The county fair is known as Mississippi’s giant house party. This experience is a celebration filled with livestock shows, chariot races, live bands, and much more. This…

Governor Bryant warns burglars at his home

Governor Phil Bryant is sending a warning to all burglars looking to break-in to his property. That warning: his wife is armed and waiting. Governor Bryant tweeted last night: “Had a burglary at our little farm in Copiah County. Asked…

Teen sentenced in Kingston Frazier’s death

A teenager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the death of a six-year-old boy who authorities say was inside a car stolen from a Jackson supermarket parking lot. Eighteen-year-old D’Allen Washington was sentenced Monday…