State News
Incoming Mississippi U.S. Senator Faces Livestock Lawsuit
A December trial is set in Lincoln County Circuit Court.
3 Men Arrested In Shooting At Hattiesburg Apartment
Officers arrived and entered the apartment when they heard screams coming from inside.
US Judge Extends Temporary Block On 15-Week Abortion Ban
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves issued a temporary restraining order March 20 to block the law for 10 days.
Mississippi Lawmakers End 2018 Session
The House and the Senate adjourned the three-month session Wednesday.
Career-Technical Tuition Aid Falters Over Money Issues
About 30 Mississippi counties already guarantee free community college tuition.
Lawsuit: Mississippi 'Harsh' In Denying Ex-Con Voting Rights
The suit seeks automatic restoration of voting rights once a person completes a sentence for a disenfranchising crime.
Police: Man Admits To Killing Police Officer's Brother
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case to ensure objectivity.
Lawmakers Again Fail To Make Oil Spill Money Spending Plan
The failure likely means money already collected will stay banked for another year.
Child abuse report bill vetoed over 'unintended consequence'
Senate Bill 2460 would have required a person reporting abuse to provide his or her own name, address and telephone number.
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Meant To Cut Jail Population
The law also lets judges impose lesser sentences on some third-time felons.
Budget Plan Approved For Mississippi Public Schools
The bill provides $2.2 billion in state money for school spending in the budget year starting July 1st.
MS Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall
The number of jobs in the state, increased by over 14,000.
Retiring Senator Cochran Honored At U.S. Capitol
Cochran says he will not miss power or politics.
House kills bill that would have let schools arm teachers
Senators added the school safety proposals after the shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Senate budget writer leaves Mississippi Capitol in ambulance
House and Senate negotiators face a Saturday night deadline to agree on details of a $6 billion state government budget for the year that begins July 1.
Magnolia State History In The Making
Smith officially begins her new role on April 2nd. She will be sworn-in by Vice President Mike Pence.
Gov. Announces Hyde-Smith U.S. Senate Appointment
Campaign signs were already available shortly after the announcement.
Report: Low Pay And Fear Of Judges Handcuff Public Defenders
The study finds lawyers appointed by judges fear upsetting those who employ them by fighting hard for clients.
3rd State Child Flu Death Recorded This Season
Although we've passed the peak of flu season, doctors are still urging residents to get vaccinated.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks New MS Abortion Ban
The law's only exceptions are if fetal health problems make it "incompatible with life" outside the womb at full term.
Gov. Reportedly To Name Hyde-Smith To Vacant Cochran Seat
The special election will be November 6.
Mississippi Sends Team To Help Put Out Texas Wildfires
State Forester Charlie Morgan says the Mississippi personnel are expected to stay in Texas for about two weeks.