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Senator Dean Kirby will not seek re-election after more than three decades in office. State Rep. Lee Yancey announced his candidacy to succeed him in Mississippi Senate District 30.
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The Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan rule change that bars senators and their staff from placing bets in prediction markets, a move lawmakers said is meant to prevent misuse of sensitive information.
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Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told Mississippi Today two men were injured in a detainee-on-detainee attack April 23 at the Raymond detention center, but said a cellphone video shared with the news outlet does not depict the assault.
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A University of Mississippi sociology professor said a social media image meant to call for President Donald Trump’s impeachment drew conservative calls for his dismissal after resembling a photo that led to an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
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A U.S. district judge on Thursday barred a newly created Jackson water authority from acting beyond appointing board members while the court reviews whether a state law interferes with federal oversight, officials said.
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Calum McAndrew of The Columbia Tribune joined Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series podcast to preview the Tigers’ first SEC home opponent of 2026 and assess Missouri’s chances of reaching the College Football Playoff.
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Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss 7-3 Tuesday to bring the Governor’s Cup back to Starkville. Commentators said the win continues a trend of Bulldog dominance as the regular season winds down.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced a new office to coordinate the state’s rural health transformation plan and named Richard Grimes as project manager. The office will oversee agency alignment, accountability and a new public website, officials said.
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Callais impacts Mississippi’s redistricting efforts and could influence future district maps nationwide, emphasizing a focus on intentional racial discrimination.
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Mississippi officials plan to hold a special legislative session following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on racial gerrymandering in Louisiana. The ruling impacts state redistricting efforts and could influence future maps.
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