Statewide News
Six House runoff elections slated for Tuesday, including for two incumbents
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 28, 2023 Two Mississippi House incumbents will be fighting for their political lives in Tuesday’s primary runoff elections, and four other legislative...
Democrat who announced exit from Secretary of State race for health reasons was also under state scrutiny over residency
by Bobby Harrison, Taylor Vance and Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today August 28, 2023 Democrat Shuwaski Young’s abrupt Sunday announcement that he plans to drop out of the race for secretary of state...
Ad wars: Tate Reeves continues focus on trans issues, Brandon Presley says governor is lying
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 27, 2023 Based on Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ campaign rhetoric and how he spends his campaign funds, it is reasonable to think he believes transgender...
Democratic nominee Shuwaski Young withdraws from secretary of state race
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today August 27, 2023 Shuwaski Young, the Democratic nominee for secretary of state, announced on Sunday that he intends to withdraw his candidacy from the general...
AG Lynn Fitch appeals ruling that prevents lifetime ban on voting
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 25, 2023 The office of Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking the full U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn an earlier decision that Mississippi’s...
A program is putting more doctors in rural Mississippi. The auditor says it needs improvements.
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 24, 2023 A program aimed at increasing doctors in rural Mississippi communities isn’t effective enough, a new report from the state auditor’s office says. As...