Statewide News
Solar energy company threatens to sue Tate Reeves campaign for airing ‘defamatory’ TV ad
by Taylor Vance and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today October 11, 2023 Employees of a company that Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ campaign accused in a TV ad of illegally donating to his Democratic...
Welfare scandal defendant sues Gov. Tate Reeves, claims he’s protecting himself and political allies
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today October 11, 2023 A defendant in the state’s welfare scandal lawsuit sued Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday, claiming the governor is illegally controlling the lawsuit...
‘GREAT SHAKEOUT’ EARTHQUAKE DRILL SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:19 a.m. During the self-led...
ERDC researchers assist with saltwater intrusion efforts in southern Louisiana
As residents of Louisiana prepare for possible disruptions in their drinking water caused by saltwater intrusion, researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are...
State revenue slows as phase-in of income tax cuts begins
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today October 10, 2023 Mississippi tax collections have taken a downward trend during the first quarter of the new fiscal year as the state has collected $18.9 million...
Third-party candidate drops out of governor’s race and endorses Democrat Brandon Presley
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today October 9, 2023 Gwendolyn Gray, a little-known political newcomer who filed to run for governor as an independent candidate, announced on Monday that she is no...