Statewide News
General Election Day – November 7
Mississippi's General Election Day is less than a week away. The November 7 ballot features statewide, state district, county, and county district offices. To familiarize yourself with the upcoming...
How Mississippi’s troubled prison system has fared under Tate Reeves and Burl Cain
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today November 2, 2023 When Gov. Tate Reeves was sworn into office nearly four years ago, his very first priority was addressing the long-troubled Mississippi prison...
Recriminations fly as Reeves, Presley accuse each other of lies in fiery Mississippi gubernatorial debate
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today November 2, 2023 Mississippi voters who tuned in Wednesday night were treated to the most heated gubernatorial debate in recent history, as Republican Tate Reeves...
CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM THIS WEEKEND
"Falling back to Standard Time early Sunday morning remains a good reminder to check your smoke alarms and change batteries," said Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. "There...
Absentee balloting is low as Mississippi general election nears
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today November 1, 2023 Welcome to The Homestretch, a daily blog featuring the most comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Mississippi governor’s race. This page, curated by...
Gov. Tate Reeves’ top political donors received $1.4 billion in state contracts from his agencies
by Julia James, Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison, Taylor Vance and Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today October 31, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves’ top campaign contributors netted $1.4 billion in state contracts...