Mississippi Today
Gov. Reeves sets special elections after deaths of two House members
The special elections will coincide with the federal midterm elections on Nov. 3. The deadline for candidates to qualify is Aug. 20.
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7mMississippi to help expand U.S. seafood production
Mississippi researchers will help lead a $13.5 million nationwide project to expand U.S. seafood production through aquaculture research and development.
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5mUnemployment remains flat. AG weighs in on xAI: Mississippi Marketplace
Unemployment in Mississippi remained unchanged through May, following a national trend. It has held at around 3.8% for the past year. Nonfarm payroll employment for the state was at a 10-year high at 1,195,400, but more or less unchanged from a year ago and month over month. Gov. Tate Reeves celebrated the nonfarm employment number. […]
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17mHundreds of calls for help: What 911 logs reveal about the Hinds County jail
From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.
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9mMississippi youth court law puts families' rights at risk, public defender lawsuit says
The Office of the State Public Defender argues in a lawsuit that Mississippi officials are jeopardizing the rights of families who find themselves in youth court. The suit was filed Wednesday, days before a change in state law that attorneys say will decrease access to youth court information.
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8mFitch says announcement on her political future is coming soon. Hosemann says redistricting is his focus: Neshoba County Fair
Hosemann said he expects the Legislature to redraw legislative, state Supreme Court and congressional districts.