Statewide News
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....
Fitch says she’s investigating PAC run by Chris McDaniel treasurer
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today August 4, 2023 After months of inaction on claims of widespread campaign finance violations this election cycle, Attorney General Lynn Fitch says she's...
5th Circuit panel strikes down Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today August 4, 2023 A three-judge panel of the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Mississippi’s lifetime ban on voting for people convicted of...