Jan 03 Multiple state capitols evacuate due to safety threats, but no dangerous items found By Rebecca Reynolds, Associated Press A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives were found and federal officials quickly dismissed the threats as a hoax. Continue reading
Jan 01 Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America A federal appeals court has temporarily delayed Mississippi officials from creating a state-run court in part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson. Continue reading
Nov 08 Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Republicans have held the governorship the past 20 years in Mississippi. Continue reading
Nov 07 A quick guide to the major races for Election Day 2023 By Lisa Desjardins Every election tells us something. Here's why we are fascinated by Tuesday’s races. Continue reading
Nov 06 Your quick guide to the most-watched races of Election Day 2023 By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Big races in Tuesday’s off-year general election have been dominated by the ongoing debate over abortion rights. Continue reading
Nov 05 What to expect in Mississippi’s 2023 general election By Robert Yoon, Associated Press Tuesday is Election Day in Mississippi, and Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ bid for a second term tops the list of statewide and local contests that voters will decide. Continue reading
Aug 17 Mississippi judge declares a mistrial in case of 2 white men charged in attack on Black FedEx driver By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Judge David Strong said he made the mistrial decision Thursday because of errors by a Brookhaven Police Department detective. The officer failed to provide evidence to prosecutors and defense attorneys. Continue reading
Aug 14 Ex-Mississippi law officers plead guilty after racist assault of Black men By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America Each of the men reached individual plea agreements that include prison sentences ranging from five to 30 years, court records show. Continue reading
Aug 10 Mississippi Supreme Court won’t remove Favre from lawsuit over misspent welfare dollars By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money. Continue reading
Aug 03 Ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men during raid By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press Court documents say the officers called themselves The Goon Squad "because of their willingness to use excessive force and and not to report it."… Continue reading