Jackson public transit union workers go on strike
The City of Jackson announced Monday that it will temporarily waive the requirement that JTRAN drivers hold Mississippi driver’s licenses.
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Black Swans and Mudberg
The Corps Commanding General says there are no plans to dredge Mudberg. It grows. Floods get higher. Course change is coming.
Full Mississippi federal delegation supports bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The legislation is the first comprehensive housing affordability measure approved by Congress in decades.
Magnolia hospital receives first CON exemption under new Small Community Hospital Pilot Program
Beacham Memorial Hospital can now convert to acute care site, State Health Officer tells Mississippi State Board of Health.
IRS offers tax relief for 5 Mississippi counties after May storms, flooding
Residents and businesses in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Wilkinson counties now have until November 2 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Lt. Governor Hosemann urges Mississippi Senate to reject future mobile sports betting bill, calling it “h...
Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Jason White says as a gaming state, "we have stuck our head in the sand, and we are getting left behind on this avenue of gaming revenue."
State Health Officer warns Mississippi Board of Health about declining kindergartener vaccination rates
With childhood vaccination rates in some counties falling below the 95% threshold, the State Health Department is working with affected school districts to ensure a plan is in place should an outbreak occur,...
State Treasurer McRae challenges Congressman Thompson’s opposition to Trump Accounts
"Bennie Thompson has Trump Derangement Syndrome so badly that he’s telling Mississippians to forego a $1,000 investment in their child’s future. Mississippi deserves better," Treasurer David McRae wrote.
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
As America moves beyond the national celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, columnist Sid Salter says the question that looms large is, "What’s next for our country?"
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
In Mississippi, 18 restaurants were recognized with either an Award of Excellence or a Best of Award of Excellence. Those restaurants are featured in Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue, avail...
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
The Ole Miss Special Olympics College Club made up the team, which included Mississippi Special Olympics athletes, individuals with intellectual disabilities. Ole Miss students without intellectual disabilit...
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
The company's latest $119 million investment in Marshall County follows a $70 million investment in North Mississippi that was announced in September 2025.
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
The closure of the plywood manufacturing operation in Wiggins is expected to wind down by the end of August.
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
"This acquisition accelerates UniTek’s Power Services Division, diversifies the Company’s service offerings, and meets rising demand for resilient, sustainable infrastructure," UniTek CEO Charlie Smith s...
Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process
The president removed the commission's two Democratic members, Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland. The panel's Republican member, Christy McCormick resigned.
Ingalls Shipbuilding christening newest U.S. Navy destroyer named for Korean War POW
DDG 131 is named in honor Korean War POW George M. Neal. Neal was an Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions while attempting to rescue a fellow service m...
Federal judge allows further discovery in Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting case
Judge Sharion Aycock's latest move comes after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the case back to her court after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Callais v. Louisiana.
U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker reviews the recently concluded term of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
President Donald Trump called the housing bill “a yawn” and “so unimportant” compared to legislation that would require proof of citizenship for all voters.
McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA
The governor announced the appointment on Friday. It comes after Jody Owens resigned following his guilty plea in federal court on June 29 as part of the Jackson bribery scheme.
Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases
"I, for the life of me, can't figure out why this is difficult to understand," said House Education Committee chairman state Rep. Rob Roberson.
Endless profit
We could do far worse than asking ourselves the question at the start of each day that Jesus asked His disciples on the road that day: What will it profit me if I gain the whole world and forfeit my soul?
Zealous expectation
We have received forgiveness. We’re adopted into God’s family. We enjoy a fellowship with one another that runs deeper than natural affinity. We possess a sure hope of heaven, which brings about eager an...
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