Statewide News
Legislative elections: Jason White on path for speakership, first Black Republican elected since 1800s, few incumbents lose
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 9, 2023 Mississippians selected their picks for legislative races on Tuesday in what became a history-making primary election. Several races had not been...
WM Offers Tips to Stay Safe and Go Green this School Year
As we embark on a new school year, WM would like to remind the public that safety is our number one priority year-round, especially at this time of year when children will be at bus stops and on the...
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves easily wins primary, makes November battle with Democrat Brandon Presley official
by Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today August 8, 2023 Republican Gov. Tate Reeves handily defeated two GOP primary challengers Tuesday, officially setting up what is expected to be a...
Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeats Chris McDaniel, will face Democratic newcomer in November
by Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today August 9, 2023 Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel and another Republican challenger in Tuesday's...
AG Fitch has resolved few officer-involved shootings
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today August 7, 2023 In the year since Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch received exclusive responsibility to prosecute law enforcement-involved shootings, her...
It’s primary election day in Mississippi. Here’s what to watch for.
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today August 8, 2023 Voters across Mississippi will flood polling places today to select their favored candidates in numerous statewide and local primary elections....