5 candidates now in special US Senate race in Mississippi
Candidates run without party labels in the Nov. 6 special election. A runoff is Nov. 27.
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Mississippi ex-felons oppose merger of 2 voting rights cases
A former convict must get permission from two-thirds of the Legislature and the governor to regain voting rights.
President Trump Appoints MSU President to Food and Agriculture Board
The university said the White House announced the appointment this week.
Commencement Speaker Chosen for MSU Graduation
Approximately 3,200 students will receive degrees during May 3 and May 4 ceremonies at Humphrey Coliseum.
Inmates sent to state prisons as Mississippi sheriffs squawk
The head of the Mississippi Sheriffs' Association says the move hurts counties because sheriffs depend on state revenue to pay for jails.
Mississippi governor steered data firm to university
The university denies receiving or analyzing data from Big Data Dolphins or Cambridge Analytica.
Mississippi hits historic lows and highs in latest jobs reports
The state set a new record for the number of non-farm jobs.
Polling numbers released, previewing potential senate races
The special election for Senator Thad Cochran's seat will be held November 6th.
A glance at Mississippi universities' total fees and tuition
Every university's tuition would rise at least 2%.
Mississippi sending election reminders to military members
Mississippi has elections this year for U.S. House and Senate and some judicial seats.
Mississippi judge cuts troubled hospital pensions 25 percent
Singing River, which operates hospitals in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs, stopped paying into the system from 2009 to 2014 without telling employees and retirees.
City official seeks to cut money to county office
The divided McComb board often fights along racial lines.
Tariff On Soybeans Remains a Threat for Mississippi Farmers
There is no word yet on if these tariffs will actually go into effect, but a threat still remains.
Richard Boyanton seeks U.S. Senate seat
The Hancock County business owner is running as a Republican.
Tightest abortion law in US on hold for several more months
The temporary restraining order has been extended until at least Oct. 24.
Court orders tests for inmate, reopening chance of execution
A Sunflower County judge set aside Russell's death sentence, finding he is too low-functioning to be executed under a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Mississippi governor announces July special House election
The winner will serve until January 2020.
Mississippi House leaders unveil new transportation proposal
Bryant could call legislators into special session at some point to consider long-term plan to pay for transportation.
83 Mississippi bridges slated for immediate close
Bridges set for immediate closure affects several counties including Itawamba County.
Fire damages tiny town's only convenience store, post office
A Washington County supervisor says he is working with leaders in Arcola to find a suitable site for a temporary post office.
Man charged with possessing the guns police returned to him
Pascagoula police aren't commenting, but Cooper says authorities should have been aware of the previous commitment.
Rapper Boosie beefs with Biloxi Black Beach Weekend, calls for boycott
The event's organizers responded with a post, since deleted, saying it won't play Boosie's music at any "official events."
Cindy Hyde-Smith Sworn Into U.S. Senate
She will serve in the seat until the November 6th special election.
Local Legislator Home After Health Scare
State Representative recuperating from stroke scare.