by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today July 27, 2023 Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson on Thursday vowed to reform Mississippi’s lax campaign finance and lobbying reporting and nearly nonexistent enforcement of laws if reelected. He also vowed in his...
by Isabelle Taft, Mollie Simon, ProPublica and Agnel Philip, ProPublica, Mississippi Today July 27, 2023 This article contains detailed descriptions of mental illness and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:...
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today July 27, 2023 The sheer intensity of crowd interaction at the Neshoba County Fair on Thursday largely overshadowed the traditional stump speeches from the two leading candidates for governor, signaling the arrival of an intense...
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today July 24, 2023 In his bid for lieutenant governor, state Sen. Chris McDaniel has thumbed his nose at Mississippi’s campaign finance laws, and as the Aug. 8 Republican primary nears, it appears nothing will come of it. No...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today July 24, 2023 Almost half of Mississippi’s rural hospitals could close, according to a newly updated report. The report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform shows that 34 of Mississippi’s 74 rural hospitals are...
By Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 26, 2023 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley said if he is elected this year, he would not work to reverse state laws placing restrictions on transgender Mississippians. “Tate Reeves knows that I won’t work to...
by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today July 26, 2023 A federal court Wednesday morning released a proposed agreement that would shift control of Jackson’s deteriorating sewer system under the control of Ted Henifin, who is already overseeing the city’s water...
Weeks after Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s campaign filed a complaint over discrepancies with his main opponent’s campaign donations, the state’s chief law enforcement official is still largely silent over what her office is doing about the allegation....
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today July 26, 2023 Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and his main primary opponent state Sen. Chris McDaniel had little nice to say about each other in their Neshoba County Fair stump speeches Wednesday, as their large crowds...
Unearthing the past is an adventure at Lincoln County’s Historical and Genealogical Society Museum, a gem among the historical museums in Mississippi. It’s not just a museum but a time capsule, offering visitors a journey back to the roots of Lincoln County. Here,...
By Sarah Ulmer, Magnolia Tribune This weekend, Mississippi shoppers can enjoy a tax-free holiday, just in time for those back-to-school clothes, shoes, and supplies. Dawn McVea, NFIB State Director for Mississippi, says this weekend is a great chance for customers to...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 25, 2023 Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and his Democratic opponent Brandon Presley still have time to agree to debate during this week’s Neshoba County Fair political speakings on Wednesday and Thursday. There’s precedent...
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today July 25, 2023 A Republican candidate for the state Legislature might have publicly admitted to skirting the state’s election laws by voting in a city where she didn’t actually live, according to her opponent and an election attorney....
United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled “Conference Proposal: 2023 CREST Program/Understanding Interventions Conference” is...
By Kara Kimbrough Here’s a little-known fact – many of the recipes we use today -or at least variations of them – originated during the dismal decade between 1929 and 1939, better known as the Great Depression. Prior to this time, many in the U.S....
On Monday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for 16 counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that swept across the state from June 14 to June 19, 2023. The request for...
“Barbie” movie extra. International magazine and runway model. World traveler. Communication and philosophy student at Mississippi State University. All of these descriptors of Bébé Rayborn may be important to her, but the one goal she is currently...
by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today July 24, 2023 President Joe Biden is expected to sign documents Tuesday to create a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, according to National Park Service officials. “The Till story is a vital part of the...
By Bob Garver “Barbie” prides itself on inspiring a full range of feelings – both in its characters and its audience. The characters tap into dark, sad sides they never knew they had, and they find out life is more rewarding for it. The audience is sure to eat up all...
In order to accommodate busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop shop for required school entry/registration forms. This special two-week event will allow parents to get a copy of their...
