Statewide News
Learning from Arkansas?
By Douglas Carswell Last week I was in Little Rock, Arkansas to learn about something called the LEARNS Act. The brainchild of Arkansas 47th governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, this bold new approach...
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Encourages Farmers and Ranchers to Report Drought Damages
Over two-thirds of the state of Mississippi is experiencing drought conditions due to the high temperatures and little to no rainfall. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 70 percent...
To win, Brandon Presley must change 2019-like trajectory of his campaign
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today September 10, 2023 The Democratic gubernatorial campaigns of Brandon Presley in 2023 and Jim Hood in 2019 appear to be on the same trajectory. Both campaigns...
State election board allows Democratic Party to pick new candidate for secretary of state
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today September 6, 2023 The State Board of Election Commissioners voted Wednesday to allow the Mississippi Democratic Party to replace its candidate for secretary of...
What we know about cheating allegations at several Mississippi schools
by Julia James, Mississippi Today September 7, 2023 The Mississippi Department of Education has voided some state test results at 12 schools across the state due to concerns that staff helped...
House chairman Nick Bain loses by 26 votes, becoming seventh incumbent legislator defeated
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today September 7, 2023 Veteran state Rep. Nick Bain, R-Corinth, admitted defeat late Wednesday in his House District 2 reelection effort, becoming the seventh...