A runoff election could be the deciding factor in the U.S. Senate special election. In the November 6th election, a candidate must get 50 percent of the votes. A new poll shows Republican Senator Cindy-Hyde Smith got 38 percent of…
A donor's name is being removed from the University of Mississippi journalism school after his Facebook post drew backlash for being racist. Trustees of the state College Board voted unanimously Thursday to strip Ed Meek's name from the Meek School…
Mississippi officials are investigating after a dead infant was found in an oven. Police were called Monday night to a home in Shaw. There, a 20-month-old girl was found dead in an oven. Officials are still investigating the baby’s cause…
Mississippi’s democratic attorney general is launching his 2019 campaign for governor by criticizing the Republican-led legislature for enacting corporate tax cuts. Jim Hood is the only Democrat currently holding statewide office in Mississippi. He announced his gubernatorial campaign today in…
President Donald Trump is stumping for Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith saying a vote for her is a vote for him. Trump on Tuesday called her a ‘true Mississippi patriot.’ She lauded Trump and said to the crowd ‘is he not…
The only Democrat holding statewide office in Mississippi says he will run for governor in 2019. Fourth-term Attorney General Jim Hood said in a statement today that he will announce his candidacy Wednesday in his hometown of Houston, Mississippi. He…
A Mississippi judge has declared a second mistrial in the capital murder case of a man accused of setting a woman on fire in 2014. Deadlocked jurors said they couldn't reach a verdict. Panola County Circuit Judge Gerald Chatham declared…
Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivered a speech in Washington today in defense of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The senator’s speech comes just before the senate judiciary committee hearing tomorrow to review Kavanaugh’s nomination. After a third person has…
Parents of students in Mississippi will soon have an easy-to-use online tool to find out how their schools are preparing children to be successful in the future. It’s called the ‘Mississippi Succeeds’ report card and it launches September 20th, following…
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…
President Donald Trump will be in Mississippi next Friday to campaign for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. The president is set to speak at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson on Friday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 3:30. Tickets for…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…