Mississippi Public Service Commissionn ends “Solar for Schools” program.
Reeves again blocks funds for LeFleur’s Bluff project in Jackson
‘Unfortunately, some only support (a project) when it equates to campaign contributions.’ — Secretary of State Michael Watson
Podcast: In or out (of the NCAA Tournament)?
The Clevelands take a look at which college baseball teams could make it to the NCAA (or not) as the regular season enters its last week.
Mississippi’s Jefferson Davis statue has new neighbor in U.S. Capitol: Arkansas civil rights leader
While other states replace Confederate statues in U.S. Capitol, Mississippi keeps two.
No deja vu this time: Southern Miss bullpen slams the door on Ole Miss
Southern Miss comes from behind to beat Ole Miss, vaulting the Eagles to a No. 29 national RPI.
On this day in 1970
On this day in 1970, law enforcement open fire on Jackson State campus, killing two Black students..
Gov. Reeves vetoes four felony voting restoration bills, yet signs two into law for first time
It’s unclear why the second-term governor made the unusual decision to approve suffrage bills for the first time, let others become law without his signature, and vetoed others.
At an uneasy town hall, Delta State’s president unveils ‘dramatic, upsetting’ restructuring
Delta State president lays out why he proposed cutting a third of the university’s degree programs.
EPA highlights issues within MSDH, Jackson in water system audit
The EPA’s Office of Inspector General dissects Mississippi state funding and deparment staffing issues that led to Jackson’s water system crisis.
Mississippi judicial candidates receive almost $400k in donations for November election
Republican state Sen. Jenifer Branning of Philadelphia loaned her campaign account $250,000, as amount more often seen in a statewide or congressional campaign.
Marshall Ramsey: Crystal Welch
And rest in peace Ida Welch (Crystal’s mom) and her sister Vicky Welch.
On this day in 1961
On this day in 1961, a group of Freedom Riders were attacked in Anniston, Alabama, by a mob of white men led by Klansman.
Reeves vetoes bills. Lawmakers won’t return to challenge them
Before legislators adjourned earlier this month, they set aside one day – Tuesday — to possibly return for the purpose of overriding gubernatorial vetoes.