Statewide News
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...
An increasing number of Mississippians are being hospitalized for COVID-19, data shows
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today August 25, 2023 Coronavirus cases appear to be rising in Mississippi again. There were 121 hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the state during the week ending on...
Dr. Laurence Dennis joins Medicaid as Chief Medical Officer
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has named Dr. Laurence Dennis, an internal medicine physician from Booneville, to serve as the agency's Chief Medical Officer. In his new role, Dr. Dennis will...