Government
Frustration, fears accelerate with no solution in sight for bridge crisis
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500 bridges have been declared unsafe in Mississippi. Residents reroute their lives
Politics
Senate contender pushes on despite doubts about his candidacy
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On the surface, Howard Sherman is a solid candidate. But the Democrat has never cast a vote in Mississippi, and he has contributed significant money to several Republican campaigns.
Politics
Democratic Party leader quashes effort to disqualify Howard Sherman
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Venture capitalist is among six Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker this fall
Attorney seeks to disqualify Howard Sherman from U.S. Senate race
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Sherman is one of six Democrats running for the chance to challenge U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker
Government
Gov. Bryant linked Ole Miss with scrutinized British data firm
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Ole Miss denies testimony in Parliament that UM researchers had access to personal data of British citizens
How much money have candidates raised in race to replace Rep. Gregg Harper?
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Six Republicans and two Democrats are running for Harper’s congressional seat
Politics
Poll: Conservative views still dominate in Mississippi
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NBC News/Survey Monkey poll found broad support for the way state officials have dealt with some key social issues
Poll: Mississippians worried about state economy
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But despite economic concerns, solid majority would pay higher taxes for better roads and schools
Revenue collections drop entering final quarter of fiscal year
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The state now faces the final three months of the fiscal year slightly below total projections
Politics
The KKK resurfaces, this time with political intentions
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The Ku Klux Klan is defending the state flag and its Confederate emblem — and targeting House Speaker Philip Gunn
Politics
Another candidate adds drama to race for Sen. Cochran’s seat
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New U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith will face both Republican and Democratic challengers in Nov. 6 special election
Mississippi Roundup
Group working to change state flag reports KKK threat
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A group working to change the state flag, which is the last in the nation containing the Confederate battle emblem, says it received a YouTube video and warning from the Ku Klux Klan, WLOX TV reported. A man in the YouTube video posted by United Dixie White Knights says: “Y’all aren’t going to take down our flag. We gonna fight.” The video has since been taken down by YouTube. Mississippi Rising Coalition, the activist group working to remove the flag, held a press conference Wednesday in Ocean Springs to respond to the threat. “We believe you sent this to us with the intent not only to intimidate, but in the hopes that we would react publicly,” coalition president Lea Campbell said.
Politics
Jim Hood, Tate Reeves renew political sparring, teasing a 2019 race
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Potential opponents for governor’s seat next year trade barbs in dueling statements
Government
Lawmakers finalize ‘flat’ FY 2019 state budget
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Most agencies see little change from current fiscal year state funding
Government
State budget not complete despite deadline passing
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Spending levels for some agencies are still under the debate as Legislature nears the end of its regular session