‘Goon Squad’ victims sue Rankin County supervisor for defamation for calling them 'dopers' and rapists

Mississippi Medicaid won't confirm if it will use federal grant to pay for doulas next year

Guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency distributing the grant, say states receiving the federal funding must begin doula reimbursement by the end of 2027. 

Contest for Hinds County district attorney heads to runoff

A Dec. 1 runoff will decide who will lead the Hinds County District Attorney's Office. Darla Palmer and Gwen Agho fended off three others during Tuesday's special election to advance to the vote off.

Jackson voters overwhelmingly reject measure to boost tourism tax

Jackson voters soundly rejected a ballot measure on Tuesday that would have boosted taxes on restaurant checks and hotel bills, dealing a financial blow to the city’s tourism agency that had counted on tax proceeds to bridge a sizable gap in its budget.

Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters' frustration with Trump

Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.

Mississippi Senate election remains too close to call early Wednesday

Mississippi's midterm Senate election remained too close to call early Wednesday as Democrats across the country swept control of Congress.