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Politics
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 …
Politics
Mississippi Approves Flag With Magnolia, ‘In God We Trust’
Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase “In God We Trust,” with voters approving the design Tuesday. It replaces a Confederate-themed flag state lawmakers …
Politics
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.
Politics
Mississippi 2020 Election Lines
Voters across the metro gather to cast their ballots for the Nov. 3, 2020, election.
Education
Overall University Enrollment Steady, Delta State Sees Drop
Enrollment in Mississippi's public universities has stayed fairly even in the past year despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures released Monday by the universities' board of trustees.
Politics
Before Today's Election Confusion, Voting Rights Activists Warned of State’s Polling Place Changes
Representatives from several grassroots organizations, including the Mississippi Poor People’s Campaign, held an event on the steps of the state capitol Monday, castigating state officials for sudden polling-place changes. From …
Politics
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 …
City & County
Mayor Lumumba Name-checks City Partners, Mourns Deaths in 'State of the City'
Many foundations have stepped up to help improve the lives of the people of Jackson in the last year, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said at his state of the city …
Politics
Incumbents Face Challenges in Mississippi House, Court Races
Three out of four incumbents in Mississippi's U.S. Congressional Districts are facing challenges on Election Day. Two Republicans—Trent Kelly and Michael Guest—and the state federal delegation's sole Democrat, Bennie Thompson.
State
Mississippi City Won't Lose Lights After Threat Over Debt
Itta Bena, an entire city in Mississippi that was under threat of losing electricity before the end of the year because of unpaid bills, will have more time to find …
Politics
Dueling Medical Marijuana Measures on Mississippi Ballot
After years of seeing medical marijuana proposals shot down by the Mississippi Legislature, supporters decided to try something else: adding it to the state constitution.
Politics
Analysis: Mississippi Voters Will Say Yes or No to New Flag
An expert says having a statewide election on a flag design is unusual, and Mississippi is having its second one in less than 20 years.
State
Mississippi Board Says County Can Move Confederate Statue
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History board has unanimously approved a permit for a Confederate monument to be moved from a Lowndes County courthouse to a cemetery.
Person of the Day
Ryan Garry
Ryan Garry, a local photographer and videographer who focuses on creating artistic and cinematic content, does not mind if he gets home from his studio at 1 a.m. some nights.
City & County
Azia’s Picks Halloween Edition
Happy Halloween, Jackson! We have some awesome events for you and yours to enjoy safely amid COVID-19 in the tri-county area this weekend. Please dress warm and be safe out …
State
Mississippi Investigating Apparent Inmate Suicide
The Mississippi Department of Corrections said investigators are examining an apparent suicide by an inmate.
City & County
JPS Teachers Get $100,000; 6-Hour Voting Leave for City Staff, New Public Works Director
Jackson Public School District teachers are getting $100,000 in grants in amounts ranging from $2,000 to $5,000.
Person of the Day
W.C. Gorden
On Friday, October 23, Jackson State University announced that legendary former head coach W.C. Gorden passed away. Gorden is the winningest coach in JSU football history. He was 90 years …
coronavirus
Road Trip: In Mississippi, Love in the Time of Coronavirus
This is a love story. It’s a story about coronavirus, the people it strikes down, and a big quiet house outside of Jackson, Mississippi. It’s about those who take COVID-19 …
Politics
Mississippi Marijuana Ballot Dispute: No Ruling Before Vote
The Mississippi Supreme Court will wait until after next week's election to consider whether a medical marijuana initiative got onto the ballot through proper procedures.
