Rep. John Read has more than 20 years of experience on the House Appropriations Committee
Posted inGovernment
Roads, bridges remain a priority
Groups see need for road improvments, but financing issues are perplexing
Posted inMississippi Culture
Eat Y’all and sister sites celebrate food ‘with a Southern accent’
Eat Jackson creator Andy Chapman’s family ate farm-to-table “way before it was cool.”
Posted inEducation
Charter schools struggle in first year of state tests
State’s two charter schools found lacking in first round of testing
Posted inSports
In NFL preseason, Dak is doing it all
Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott from Mississippi State is the most compelling NFL storyline so far
Posted inThis Week
This Week: Trump in Jackson, Continental site grave dilemma and budget reviews
In this week’s recap, Republican Party presidential hopeful Donald Trump rallies at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, the state now recognizes the presence of an unmarked African American cemetery at the future site of the Continental Tire factory and budget review sessions continued at the state Capitol.
Posted inGovernment, Justice, Law and Order
Changes in jail policies for poor applauded
U.S. Department of Justice official said new Mississippi policies are a model for the USA
Posted inGovernment, Justice, Law and Order
Thompson: Political motivation is behind Hattiesburg prosecutions
U.S. Justice Department is reviewing issues raised by Mississippi’s lone Democrat in Congress
Posted inPolitics
Trump centers Mississippi speech on race, immigration
Donald Trump drew parallels between his campaign theme of taking back America and the UK’s recent Brexit vote to leave the European Union.
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Donald Trump’s speech from Jackson rally
Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, spoke in front of thousands of his supporters Wednesday night at the Mississippi Coliseum.
Posted inPolitics
Trump supporters hopeful despite gloomy poll numbers
Mississippians believe if the Brexit movement could beat the odds so can Donald Trump.
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Jackson insurance salesman charged in Epps prison scandal
The Jackson businessman made his initial federal court appearance Wednesday
Posted inGovernment, Justice, Law and Order
Starkville man who tried to join ISIS sentenced to 96 months in prison
Jaelyn Young was sentenced earlier to 144 months in prison on the same charge.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Mississippi campaign stop baffles some
Mississippi has given Trump his highest state poll numbers since mid-July
Posted inHealth
Budget group grapples with health care spending
Five state departments defend their operations before lawmakers