Statewide News
The racist origins of runoff elections, which Mississippi may see in November governor’s race
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today October 22, 2023 A lot of people are closely watching for the possibility of a runoff election between Republican incumbent Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger...
Only hope for legislative Democrats in November: ending Republican supermajorities
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today October 18, 2023 Even though all 122 legislative districts will be on the November ballot, Democrats have no chance of wrestling control from the Republican...
Listen to your body when choosing cold, sinus meds this winter, UMMC experts say
Choosing the right decongestant could be more complicated this winter in light of statements last month by a federal advisory panel, but experts say knowing your own body is still the best medicine...
Medicaid drops another 13,000 Mississippians as agency’s backlog snowballs
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today October 17, 2023 Nearly 13,000 Mississippians were kicked from Medicaid’s rolls in September during the most recent batch of disenrollments, while the agency’s...
It’s official: Democrat Brandon Presley fulfills promise to campaign in all 82 counties
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today October 19, 2023 Welcome to The Homestretch, a daily blog featuring the most comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Mississippi governor’s race. This page, curated...
CPB Awards First Next Generation Warning System Grants to Upgrade Technology for Emergency Alerts, Public Safety
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) and Indian River State College (IRSC) in Fort Pierce, Fla., have been awarded funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to upgrade their...