The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi

Mississippi lawmaker says tutu photo is misused in campaign. He's raising money for cancer research

Mississippi Republican state Sen. Jeremy England says he intentionally wore a “very embarrassing” Halloween costume to raise money for breast cancer research

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Chris Brown And Tanner Newman Compete In Mississippi Public Service Commission Primary

Republican candidates focus on utility rates, infrastructure, and ending rolling blackouts

Zenger · Jul 22, 2023

Winner of Aug. 8 Republican primary will be the next Mississippi Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District

Chris Brown and Tanner Newman are running in the August 8, 2023, Republican primary for the Mississippi Public Service Commission Northern District. The filing deadline was February 1, 2023. The general election is on November 7, 2023. Incumbent Brandon Presley (D), in office since 2008, is running for governor of…

Ballotpedia · Jul 21, 2023

Guatemalan 16-year-old killed in accident at poultry plant that may have violated labor laws

A 16-year-old boy was killed last week in an accident at a Mississippi poultry plant.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

Despite increase among Republicans, contested primaries in Mississippi House reach decade-low

There are 44 contested state legislative primaries coming up on Aug. 8 in the Mississippi House, a decade-low for the chamber, down one from the previous low in 2019.

Ballotpedia · Jul 14, 2023

US data privacy: "stark imbalance" of protection across States

VPN provider Private Internet Access flags Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana as the states most in need of improved privacy legislations. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar · Jul 14, 2023

Stray bullet hits a woman lying in bed. A federal judge dismissed her lawsuit against police

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Mississippi woman who says she was hit by a stray police bullet while lying in bed

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

People rescued from cars and homes as rapid rainfall causes flash flooding in central Mississippi

Torrential rain in central Mississippi is flooding roads and sending water into homes and businesses

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

New Mississippi law discriminates against Black residents, says DoJ

Law took voting authority from Black residents in Hinds county and Jackson, says DoJ, and created ‘two-tiered system of justice’

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023

Mississippi Senate Sees Decrease In Incumbent Retirements Ahead Of 2023 Elections

Only three incumbents have chosen not to seek re-election, marking a significant drop from previous cycles.

Zenger · Jul 13, 2023