Statewide News
Senate, in 11th hour, tries to revive ballot initiative measure it previously killed
by Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 The Senate on Monday, at Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's request, voted to revive a measure it killed last week that would restore...
How to help Mississippi tornado victims
by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 Tornadoes ripping through Mississippi Friday night left at least 21 dead, dozens injured and a trail of destruction throughout the Delta and into...
What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance
If you live in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe or Sharkey counties and were affected by the March 24-25 tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs or other...
Reeves’ nominee to state Education Board rejected by Senate Education panel
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 27, 2023 The Senate Education Committee has rejected Gov. Tate Reeves’ nomination of DeSoto County resident Carra Powell to the Mississippi Board of...
MDWFP dispatched officers across Mississippi in the wake of severe tornadoes.
Friday, March 24, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Conservation Officers were deployed to communities throughout Mississippi in response to the severe weather...
Legislative rules say conference meetings are open. But are they?
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today March 26, 2023 House and Senate conferees met for days including through the Easter weekend in 1997 to hammer out an agreement on the landmark Mississippi...