Cochran says he will not miss power or politics.

Senators added the school safety proposals after the shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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.

Smith officially begins her new role on April 2nd. She will be sworn-in by Vice President Mike Pence.

Campaign signs were already available shortly after the announcement.

The study finds lawyers appointed by judges fear upsetting those who employ them by fighting hard for clients.

Although we've passed the peak of flu season, doctors are still urging residents to get vaccinated.

The law's only exceptions are if fetal health problems make it "incompatible with life" outside the womb at full term.

The special election will be November 6.

State Forester Charlie Morgan says the Mississippi personnel are expected to stay in Texas for about two weeks.

About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.

Pregnancies from rape and incest are not exempted.

Senator Wicker faces challenges from several Democrats for his senate seat.

State officials have said the prison has improved since lawyers for plaintiffs began scrutinizing it.

All three were ordered held on bail of $30,000 each.

There has been no major change in state revenue for road and bridge repair statewide since 1987.

Thad Cochran announced last month he'd be stepping down citing his health.

The parents say the school district doesn't enforce its policy of "zero tolerance" for bullying.

The jobless rate fell 4.5% from 4.8% in December 2017.

Ellis was also presented with a proclamation from house members.

State officials, though, have said that many of allegations are out-of-date and conditions have improved.

Health advocates are seeking a big jump in Mississippi's taxes, aiming to curb smoking.