politics

Mark Everson on GOP Presidential Race

The presidential race was shaken up after two candidates announced their campaign suspension. Texas Senator Ted Cruz withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday. Ohio Governor John Kasich officially announced his campaign suspension this afternoon. This leaves Donald Trump as the sole…

Congressman Palazzo On Trump

Congressman Steven Palazzo released a statement saying: “Donald Trump won Mississippi’s primary overwhelmingly and he has continued to win large portions of the country. His victory tonight cements the fact that he will be our Republican nominee and I will…

Fight for Indiana Primary

The race to the White House will make a crucial stop in Indiana on Tuesday, for what is turning out to be a make or break primary for all the presidential candidates.

Mississippi Senate Wraps Up, House Back for One Day

The Mississippi Senate has ended its part of 2016 Legislative session, but the House still had a bit of work. Senators adjourned and went home Wednesday. House leaders planned to do the same but Democratic Rep. Bryant Clark of Pickens…

Increasing Fees For Politicians

A bill that would raise the qualifying fees to run for political office is headed to Governor Phil Bryant's desk. If approved, the new law would require independent candidates to start paying qualifying fees and increase the fees party candidates…

Making A Democracy Work Luncheon

The Mississippi League Of Women Voters met for its sixth annual "Making Democracy Work" luncheon with special guest speaker "Karen Sock". The league of women voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages voters to be informed and to actively…

Ask The Mayor Youth Town Hall Meeting

Bryan Kennedy interviews Anne Pitre about Ask The Mayor Youth Town Hall Meeting. Tuesday March 22 6 - 7:30 PM at the Pascagoula Senior Center open to the public but is for the 9th to 12th Grade Students.

Mississippi Flag Lawsuit

"Take it down" was the rallying cry at the Mississippi state capitol in Jackson Tuesday. The state flag is now at the heart of a federal lawsuit. In the shadow of the state flag, a large crowd gathered on the…

Jackson County Results

Moving to Jackson County where interim Sheriff Mike Ezell will keep his job as the county’s top law enforcement officer.

State Primary Results

It is Mississippi’s presidential primary Election Day 2016. According to election officials, more voters than usual were expected to cast ballots. With this being a presidential election, the Republican Party has 40 delegates at stake tonight while the Democrats have…

Interview with Political Consultant Howie Morgan

We’ve talked about what the results from this year’s races mean for the state of Mississippi, which voted in the primary today. Now, we’ll take a look at the national stage. Political consultant Howie Morgan has been following these races…