Mississippi lawmakers extend 2026 session ‘on paper’ to April 15
Lawmakers approved a resolution Tuesday to extend the state’s 2026 regular legislative session ‘on paper’ to April 15 to allow extra time if needed, leaders said.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve $94.6 million in state funding for Department of Human Services
Lawmakers agreed on roughly $94.6 million in state funding for the Mississippi Department of Human Services as part of a $1.6 billion budget package, lawmakers and agency officials said.
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Mississippi Supreme Court protected no struck Black jurors in decade of appeals, report says
An analysis by Mississippi Today of court records found the state high court considered at least 18 Batson claims from 2015 to 2025 and ruled in favor of struck Black jurors zero times.
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Mississippi cites 14 school districts for accreditation violations
The Mississippi Department of Education downgraded accreditation for 14 districts and approved corrective action plans, citing poor recordkeeping, fiscal mismanagement and governance problems. Two districts face possible state takeover if they do not clear violations by year’s end.
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Mississippi lawmakers fail to redraw Supreme Court districts, send immigration and education bills to governor
Legislators missed a deadline to reform Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts amid ongoing litigation. They advanced bills on immigration enforcement and education policy before session’s end.
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Mentality Fuels Mississippi State’s Early Baseball Success, Brian Hadad Says
Brian Hadad says Mississippi State’s early-season surge comes from a mental edge, not just roster talent, and credits that approach to the team’s work under Brian O’Connor.
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Mississippi singer Daniel Stallworth advances to ‘American Idol’ top 14 after surprise twist
Daniel Stallworth from Moss Point secured a spot in the ‘American Idol’ top 14 during Monday’s episode, marking the fourth Mississippian to reach this stage in the past four seasons.
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Mississippi Legislature kills bill to test inmates for dyslexia
A bill to mandate dyslexia testing for Mississippi inmates failed to advance in the state legislature, marking the second consecutive year it has died on the legislative calendar.
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Mississippi increases K-12 education budget amid declining student enrollment
Legislature approves pay raises for teachers, assistants, and school officials, increasing the education budget despite a shrinking student population.
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Mississippi legislature approves Jackson Water Authority bill, sends to governor
The Mississippi legislature passed a bill establishing a water authority for Jackson with limited Democratic support. The measure now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ decision.
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