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On Fox News, Ron DeSantis (pictured) called Andrew Gillum an "articulate" candidate, but said "the …

• August 29, 2018

Final Farewells to Sen. John McCain Begin at Arizona Capitol

Family, friends and constituents will gather Wednesday at Arizona's Capitol to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, the first of two days of services here before he departs the …

Family, friends and constituents will gather Wednesday at Arizona's Capitol to pay their respects to …

• August 29, 2018

Senate Approves Bill Dividing $700M in Oil Spill Damages

Mississippi senators late Tuesday approved a bill to divide up $700 million in oil spill damages, setting aside more than $100 million overall for special projects.

Mississippi senators late Tuesday approved a bill to divide up $700 million in oil spill …

• August 29, 2018

Aiming for Alabama-like Victory, Espy Opens ‘Modern’ Campaign Headquarters

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mike Espy announced what he called “the most modern headquarters that I think any Democrat has had in Mississippi’s history” at a ceremony for the opening …

Democratic U.S. Sen. candidate Mike Espy—who is challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in …

• August 28, 2018

Soggy Sweat Craft Beer & BBQ Festival, Mississippi Craft Center Renaming and Trustmark 'Topping Off' Ceremony

The Mississippi Craft Center will be renamed the William Lowe (Bill) Waller Sr. Craft Center in honor of the late Mississippi governor during a dedication ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 23, …

The Mississippi Craft Center will be renamed the William Lowe (Bill) Waller Sr. Craft Center …

• August 28, 2018

UPDATED: House Passes Lottery Bill, Sends to Governor’s Desk

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant cast blame on Democrats in the Mississippi House of Representatives on Monday night, Aug. 27, as his bill to create a state lottery appeared on the …

Democratic House Minority Leader Rep. David Baria, D-Bay St. Louis, said 16 House Democrats withdrew …

• August 28, 2018

Lottery Bill Passes Mississippi Senate but Falters in House

Mississippi legislators split late Monday on whether to create a state lottery, leaving uncertainty about what will happen. Senators voted 31-17 to pass a lottery bill , moments after the …

House Speaker Philip Gunn opposes a lottery but said he would let the House vote …

• August 28, 2018

Louisiana Congressman Helps Raise Money for Mississippi GOP

U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is helping fellow Republicans in neighboring Mississippi raise money for this November's elections.

Steve Scalise, a potential candidate for U.S. House speaker if Republicans maintain their majority, spoke …

• August 27, 2018

US and Mexico Tentatively Set to Replace NAFTA With New Deal

The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to end the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it with a deal that the administration wants to be …

Trump put pressure on Canada and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (pictured) by threatening to …

• August 27, 2018

JPD Seeks Body Cams from Axon on 30-Day Free Trial

The Jackson Police Department will seek Jackson City Council's approval for body cameras through a month-long trial with Axon, the company formerly known as TASER International.

Pending council approval on at the meeting Aug 28, 2018, the Jackson Police Department seeks …

• August 27, 2018

Transport Funding Bill Going to Governor; Lottery Unfinished

Mississippi lawmakers have agreed on a transportation funding plan that would give cities and counties some of the sales tax money the state collects from people shopping online.