Mississippi governor says he wants young people to stop leaving the state Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been inaugurated for his second term The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024
Mississippi deputy fatally shot during traffic stop by suspect who was killed by police after chase Authorities in Mississippi say a sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop by a suspect who was killed by police following a car chase The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024
Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi's majority-Black capital A federal appeals court has temporarily delayed Mississippi officials from creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
Judge allows new court in Mississippi's majority-Black capital, rejecting NAACP request to stop it A federal judge will allow Mississippi officials to move forward with creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
Maternal mortality rate is much higher for Black women than white women in Mississippi, study says Black people make up about 38% of Mississippi’s population The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
ICYMI: Top stories of the week Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of November 6- November 10. Ballotpedia · Nov 10, 2023
Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia. WEKU · Nov 8, 2023
Democrats see big wins in local elections, look to 2024 - Roll Call Abortion rights fueled Democratic wins in key states this week despite the sagging poll numbers of President Joe Biden. Roll Call · Nov 8, 2023
Abortion rights and historic wins: key takeaways from the US’s off-year elections Virginia Democrats frustrated the Republican agenda as Philadelphia got its first female mayor The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Tate Reeves beats Brandon Presley in race for Mississippi governor’s office Republican managed to hold on to his position and beat out Democratic challenger in year-long election season The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Controversial Gov. Tate Reeves defeats Elvis’s cousin in Mississippi’s highly contested race Republicans stave off a Democratic gubernatorial sweep with a win in the deep South The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Can Elvis Presley’s cousin take the Mississippi governor’s mansion for the Democrats? Will a famous last name be enough to defeat a scandal-ridden incumbent? The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Abortion, Elvis and clues to 2024: The top races to watch on Election Day Democrats and Republicans are watching several states for signs of Biden’s weakness The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
WEKU · Nov 7, 2023 If Democrat Brandon Presley wins in Mississippi, it would buck 20 years of precedent National Democrats think Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They're pouring millions to help challenger Brandon Presley — a public service commissioner with a famous last name.
WEKU · Nov 7, 2023 2023 Results: Key Mississippi elections National Democrats are increasingly convinced Mississippi incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They've poured millions to help his challenger, Brandon Presley.
The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023 Elections from Virginia to New Jersey could offer early referendum on Biden Voters could strike blow for abortion rights in Ohio and choose governors, legislators and mayors in off-year elections across US
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Mississippi voters will decide between a first-term GOP governor and a Democrat related to Elvis Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is trying to win a second term in a conservative state where his party dominates
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 Mississippi gubernatorial contenders Reeves and Presley will have 1 debate to cap a tough campaign Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley are about to face off in their only debate
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Delayed homicide autopsies pile up in Mississippi despite tough-on-crime-talk Incomplete homicide autopsy reports continue to pile up in Mississippi even as state leaders have touted tough-on-crime governance this year heading into the Nov. 7 general election
Roll Call · Oct 19, 2023 Proceed with caution on what 2023 races tell us - Roll Call Republican Jeff Landry flipped Louisiana's governor's office, but Democrats were running on borrowed time, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Man being sued over Mississippi welfare spending files his own suit against the governor One of the people being sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over allegations of misspending welfare money has filed a separate lawsuit against Gov. Tate Reeves
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 Democratic challenger raises more campaign cash than GOP incumbent in Mississippi governor's race The Democratic challenger in the Mississippi governor’s race, Brandon Presley, has raised more campaign cash than Republican Gov. Tate Reeves so far this year
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 It's now a 2-person Mississippi governor's race, but independent's name still appears on ballots An independent candidate for Mississippi governor says she is quitting the race
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Vote no on Joe: Southern Republicans look to nationalize 2023 governors' races by invoking Biden President Joe Biden’s name isn't on the ballot in 2023