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Jackson Gypsies Bring Latin-American Tunes to Jackson

Jackson has grown to be a city known for its local music scene. From metal to blues to rock 'n' roll, the diversity of Jackson's music remains prevalent. This chord …

"The (Yazoo Backwater Pumps) project is not designed to protect communities from flooding. Instead, 80% …

• August 1, 2019

OPINION: South Delta Deserves Real Solutions, Not False Hope

Communities in Mississippi's south Delta deserve real solutions for reducing flood damages, not false hope pinned to the Yazoo Backwater Pumps.

Gov. Phil Bryant (left) and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann (right) asked in May that …

• August 1, 2019

Appeals Court Won't Reverse Mississippi District Line Change

A federal appeals court is rejecting an effort that sought to reverse the redrawing of boundaries of a state Senate district in Mississippi.

U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker are introducing a bill they say would overturn …

• August 1, 2019

Senators: Bill Would Reverse Veto of Mississippi Delta Pumps

U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker are introducing a bill they say would overturn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2008 veto of a pumping station that could relieve flooding …

Last week's first and only debate involving all three GOP candidates showed that Lt. Gov. …

• August 1, 2019

OPINION: Reeves Is the Wrong Choice

Normally, I don't like to be wrong. But I wouldn't mind being wrong about next Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is probably going to win the primary …

Cedric Willis, who was in prison for 12 years for a murder he didn’t commit, …

• August 1, 2019

Cedric Willis: Honoree of YMP Crime Forum at Walton Elementary

The late Cedric Willis is the honoree of a youth-crime forum tonight in Jackson where participants will brainstorm both causes and solutions of violence in the capital city.

Laurin Stennis, a Jackson artist and granddaughter of the late U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis, …

• August 1, 2019

Mississippi State University will host the "Mississippi Stennis Flag Exhibition" beginning Thursday, Aug. 1. The …

• August 1, 2019

MSU Stennis Flag Exhibit, Health Conference and DSU Lifetime Achievement Award

Mississippi State University will host the "Mississippi Stennis Flag Exhibition" beginning Thursday, Aug. 1. The exhibit is inside the Cullis Wade Depot Art Gallery on the second floor of the …

Shane Quick is a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor who highlights his support for the …

• August 1, 2019

Jay Hughes, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, highlighted his gun ownership, "pro-life" views and …

• August 1, 2019

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, a Republican, pitched his case for voters to make …

• August 1, 2019

In Neshoba, Lieutenant Gov Candidates Duel, Detail (Some) Issue Stances

In Mississippi, lieutenant governors are powerful, with executive and legislative roles. They serve as the president of the Senate, which gives them significant leverage in choosing the committee chairs who …

Mississippi Group Floats 'Medicaid Reform' Plan to Woo Republicans

During a May press conference, the Mississippi Hospital Association unveiled a proposal called "Mississippi Cares" that, like Medicaid expansion, would insure around 300,000 more adults in the state, ages 19-64 who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

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• August 1, 2019

Mississippi health officials said the state, like others nationwide, is seeing an outbreak of contagious …

• July 31, 2019