Election
Trump to stump for Sen. Hyde-Smith in historically deep red Mississippi
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The rally is scheduled for Friday, September 14 at the Mississippi Coliseum
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Bryant declares emergency for storm Gordon
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Damage to homes, businesses and public property is possible
‘Sing, Unburied, Sing’ challenges us to face our ghosts
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Parchman, one of the most notorious penal institutions in the world, casts a haunting shadow throughout Jesmyn Ward’s latest novel
Emmett Till murder: The full text testimony of Carolyn Bryant
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The following is the testimony of Carolyn Bryant, given during the trial of her husband, Roy, and J.W. Miliam, who were charged with the murder of Emmett Till in 1955.
AP: Emmett Till case reopened after new evidence surfaces
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A report to Congress on the case coincided with the release of a book in which Carolyn Bryant recanted parts of her testimony
Government
Two counties sue state, claim governor can’t close bridges
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Smith and Jasper counties say the governor’s proclamation exceeded the powers he is granted under the state’s emergency management law
Mississippi Roundup
Rep. Mark Baker announces bid for Mississippi attorney general
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Candidacy is the first official statewide announcement for the 2019 election cycle
Top Story
Guv luv: Poll shows Gov. Phil Bryant approval tops even Trump
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NBC News/Survey Monkey poll shows governor has approval strength even among Democrats and minorities
Speaker Gunn hopes new roads plan prompts special session
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Lt. Gov Reeves renews opposition to gas tax hike; Gov. Bryant says no special session until House and Senate agree on a plan
Fury, hope and debate about the legacy of the civil rights movement
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At Jackson screening of new documentary, media’s role in civil rights movements – past and present – is scrutinized
Rep. Andy Gipson moves into Ag Commissioner job
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The conservative lawmaker plans to promote and grow agritourism, livestock shows and farmers’ markets
GOP leaders blame each other for legislative failures
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Lawmakers have little successful legislation to point to as 2018 session ends
Law and Order
Felon voting ban draws another federal lawsuit
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Five men are challenging the constitutionality of Mississippi’s disenfranchisement laws
Would schools need more insurance to arm teachers?
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Officials say school workers are protected by the state’s tort reform law, but schools and insurance companies aren’t so sure