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Analysis: Lawsuit Pushed Mississippi to Simplify Elections

By a wide margin, Mississippi voters have eliminated a remnant of the state's racist history by repealing a complicated, multistep process for electing statewide officials.

AP: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Win the White House

Days before he left the White House in 2017, President Barack Obama surprised Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, declaring his septuagenarian, white-haired lieutenant “the best vice president …

City Announces South, West Jackson Development Commission; Council Election Ongoing

To boost the economy of south and west Jackson, the City of Jackson announced the formation of a development commission Thursday.

Azia’s Picks 11-6-20

Please take some time to unplug and enjoy your family, friends, or maybe just enjoy some personal me time this weekend. There are some exciting events buzzing around the Capitol …

Two days after Mississippi voters stood in long lines at polling places, Republican Gov. Tate …

• November 6, 2020

Gov. Tate Reeves Says He'd Veto Mail-in or Early Voting Expansion

Two days after Mississippi voters stood in long lines at polling places, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he would veto any efforts to broaden state laws to allow …

JSU Aspire Program, Tougaloo HBCU Endowment and USM Virtual Dance Concert

Jackson State University recently announced that it is partnering with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities to participate in a program called "Aspire: The National Alliance for Inclusive & …

Lindsey Hunter

Current Mississippi Valley State University head coach Lindsey Hunter is set to be inducted into the 2021 calls of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

Sen. Hyde-Smith Defeats Mike Espy Handily: “I Will Be a Senator for All Mississippians”

Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith said her reelection indicates that Mississippians approve of her work in the last two years while speaking about her victory over her Democrat opponent, former …

Mississippians have voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, opting for the less restrictive of …

• November 4, 2020

Mississippi U.S. Reps Keep Seats, Medical Marijuana Passes

Mississippians have voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, opting for the less restrictive of two proposals on this year’s ballot.

Mississippi 2020 Election Lines

Voters across the metro gather to cast their ballots for the Nov. 3, 2020, election.

Two precincts, Precinct 45 and Precinct 36, are voting today at McLeod Elementary School. Photo …

• November 3, 2020

Voters exit the Lake Elementary School voting precinct after casting their ballots. Photo by Kayode …

• November 3, 2020

During a time when no one was in line to vote, poll workers pose for …

• November 3, 2020

Arianna Kitchens

Jackson resident Arianna Kitchens has served as archaeology collections manager for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History since December 2019.

Hinds County Administrator Jennifer Riley-Collins parted ways with the board of supervisors Monday, saying she …

• November 3, 2020

Hinds County Administrator Riley-Collins Resigns, New Emergency Director

Hinds County Administrator Jennifer Riley-Collins and the board of supervisors parted ways Monday when she tendered her resignation after less than a year in the office.

Campaign Attire Banned at Mississippi Polls, Masks Suggested

Mississippi's top elections official is reminding people not to wear campaign clothing when they go to vote, because that is banned by state law.

OPINION: Where the Real Blood Money Lies in Fight Against Initiative 65

"The truth is that the real blood money in the marijuana fight comes from political contributions from large pharmaceutical companies, ones that have a vested interest in limiting the ability …