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Mississippi burn ban lifted but some county bans remain

Posted earlier today in State

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says the state burn ban has been lifted because of recent rainfall but some county bans are still in effect.

Mississippi has options for new secretary of state

Posted yesterday in State

Mississippi voters are choosing a new secretary of state this year, and the two candidates are divided over some big proposals for the office.

US judge hears arguments about Mississippi election system

Posted 10/12/2019 in State

A federal judge is giving no indication of how or when he will rule in a lawsuit that challenges Mississippi's unique, multistep process of electing a governor and other statewide officials.

Reeves and Hood clash on teacher pay, roads, health care

Posted 10/11/2019 in State

Mississippi's Republican lieutenant governor and Democratic attorney general debated teacher pay raise plans, road repairs, health care and taxes as they clashed for the first debate in the governor's race.

GOP runoff cuts Reeves' cash, but Democrat Hood still trails

Posted 10/11/2019 in State

A contested Republican primary and runoff dented the cash cushion of Tate Reeves, but the lieutenant governor still has more money than Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood as the two wrestle for the governor's chair.

Mississippi city rejects mental health facility despite need

Posted 10/11/2019 in State

Officials in southwest Mississippi have denied a rezoning request for a mental health facility, despite complaints that the area is underserved.

Mississippi AG: Deal should bring state better internet service

Posted 10/10/2019 in State

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood says the state will settle its part of a lawsuit that opposed the merger of cellphone companies T-Mobile and Sprint.

Ole Miss faculty seek info from trustees on leader's hiring

Posted 10/9/2019 in State

University of Mississippi professors want trustees to explain how they selected Glenn Boyce as the university's new leader.

Appeal denied in case tied to killing of 2 police officers

Posted 10/9/2019 in State

The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not consider an appeal from a woman convicted on charges related to the 2015 killing of two Hattiesburg police officers.

Mississippi defends 15-week abortion ban in appeals court

Posted 10/8/2019 in State

A federal court that rejected Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban should have let the state present evidence about whether a fetus experiences pain, an attorney for the state argued Monday.

Analysis: Debate will show contrasts for Reeves and Hood

Posted 10/7/2019 in State

The major-party nominees for Mississippi governor will spell out their differences on education, the economy and other issues in their first -- and possibly only -- debate before the Nov. 5 general election.

Mississippi's voter registration deadline is Monday

Posted 10/5/2019 in State

Mississippi residents who want to help choose a governor are facing a voter registration deadline.

Ole Miss names chancellor despite protest ending ceremony

Posted 10/5/2019 in State

Mississippi's former higher education commissioner was named the next chancellor of the University of Mississippi on Friday in a choice that was made public via a news release after an announcement ceremony was thwarted by student protesters' cries of "Shame! Shame! Shame!"