Nov 21 Watch 5:27 Ahead of Senate runoff, how do Mississippi voters feel about 'hanging' remark? Although Election Day is past, a Senate contest in Mississippi remains to be decided. The race has attracted national attention due to a controversial remark made by the Republican incumbent, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, in a social media video that went… Continue watching
Nov 20 WATCH: Mississippi Senate runoff candidates hold debate Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy, a former congressman, debate Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST. Watch live in the player above. Continue reading
Nov 20 Walmart requests campaign refund from Sen. Hyde-Smith after 'hanging' remark By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The rebuke from Walmart came hours before Hyde-Smith was set to appear Tuesday night for her only debate against Democrat Mike Espy, a former congressman and former U.S. agriculture secretary who is seeking to become the state's first African-American senator… Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 3:21 Recounts, lawsuits loom in several states, including Florida On Saturday, machine recounts were ordered in three statewide Florida races, evoking memories of the presidential election drama in 2000. The Democratic candidate for governor, Andrew Gillum, rescinded his concession until “every single vote” is counted; the state's Senate race… Continue watching
Nov 12 'Public hanging' remark by Mississippi's Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith draws rebuke ahead of runoff By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Hyde-Smith, who faces a black Democratic challenger in a Nov. 27 runoff, was recorded on video praising someone by saying: "If he invited me to a public hanging, I'd be on the front row." Mississippi has a bitter history of… Continue reading
Jul 30 Caesars to start taking sports bets in New Jersey, Mississippi By Wayne Parry, Associated Press The gambling industry is closely watching to see which casino will be the first in New Jersey to offer online sports betting following a Supreme Court ruling on a case brought by the state that cleared the way for all… Continue reading
Jun 05 Sen. Wicker wins GOP nomination in Mississippi primary By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi easily won a Republican primary Tuesday, months after being endorsed by President Donald Trump and the same day Trump tweeted that the legislator "has my total support!"… Continue reading
May 25 Meet Alberto, the first named storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season By Associated Press A storm moving slowly through the Caribbean Sea is threatening to bring heavy rainfall, mudslides, and flash floods to parts of Mexico, Cuba, Florida and the eastern U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend. Continue reading
Mar 20 Federal judge blocks Mississippi's new 15-week abortion ban By Associated Press The law and responding challenge set up a confrontation sought by abortion opponents, who are hoping federal courts will ultimately prohibit abortions before a fetus is viable. Current federal law does not. Continue reading
Feb 03 State legislatures see flurry of activity on abortion bills By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Republican-controlled states have passed hundreds of bills since 2011 restricting access to abortion while Democratic-led states have taken steps in the other direction. Continue reading