Justice
Why Mississippi’s Rep. Bennie Thompson could check Trump’s immigration agenda
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As chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, the congressman would have oversight over key immigration enforcement agencies
Election
‘Election a wake up call’: Espy supporters see positives in Tuesday’s loss
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Unofficial results show Espy getting 46 percent of the vote – the most for a Democrat running statewide for national office in Mississippi since at least 1988.
Election
First time voters: Delta high schoolers overcome challenges of getting to polls, ballot issues
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This was a “really important lesson” for the students, said English teacher Kaitlyn Barton, and it “should not be so complicated for these students to vote.”
Election
Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy in Senate runoff, becomes state’s first woman elected to Congress
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Hyde-Smith defeated challenger Democrat Mike Espy by a comfortable margin Tuesday night
Ed groups weigh in on how Espy, Hyde-Smith can help schools
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Most decisions that impact schools are made on the local level but Congress plays a role in funding and oversight.
Trump in Tupelo and Biloxi touts Hyde-Smith, immigration; avoids ‘public hanging’ comment
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President’s trip comes on the eve of special runoff election; Espy says he’s not deterred by visit
Election
Civil rights group sues Mississippi over ‘burdensome’ absentee voting rules
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The suit names Gov. Phil Bryant, Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and other election officials as defendants
Nooses at Capitol intended as critique of racism, Hyde-Smith ‘hanging’ apology
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A story making the rounds on social media may not be what it appears
Election
State senator, in defending Hyde-Smith, says return to public hangings would deter crime
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Republican State Sen. Charles Younger spoke to Mississippi Today at a Columbus rally
Election
Is the Mississippi Senate seat really up for grabs?
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All elections come down to turnout, but the dynamics of this special election make the issue more important than it normally is in most Mississippi elections.
Election
Civil rights leader: Senate runoff about policy, not politics
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The Rev. William Barber II said a Mississippi senator’s recent gaffe was “ugly,” but not more so than policies that perpetuate poverty
Election
Sen. Hyde-Smith ‘public hanging’ apology, nine days late and scripted, seen as tepid
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Strategists for the senator’s campaign carefully planned how she might atone for her controversial remarks
Familiar themes repeat at debate: Public hangings, African despots, pre-existing conditions and ducking the media
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In her first public statement about her controversial remarks, Sen. Hyde-Smith apologized to people who were offended
Election
Debate sponsor Farm Bureau’s deep relationship with Hyde-Smith includes board donations, awards
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The only debate of the current campaign season takes place tonight between Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy
Analysis: Espy invites questions, Hyde-Smith begrudgingly engages with media
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Former colleagues say U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith was once a fireball, but she has grown more guarded in the closing weeks of the campaign