Mississippi

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold a Mississippi law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day even if received up t...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision upholding a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted even if they are received after Election Day. Just...

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and several tornadoes across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday, June 18...

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has closed all 35 of its clinics statewide following a ransomware attack that disrupted its electronic and phone ...

Scott Colom, a Mississippi district attorney, is the Democratic nominee running against incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the 2026 Senate election. Colom...

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced he will call a special legislative session to redraw electoral district lines after the U.S. Supreme Court issues its deci...

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Watson v. RNC, a dispute over whether federal election statutes enacted in the 1800s prohibit states from counting mail ballots ...

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has ordered the release of Marcus Taylor, a man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a crime whose maximum penalty is five ye...

In the Mississippi Delta, corn and soybean farmers report rising financial stress as fertilizer and diesel prices surge during spring planting. Farmers in Panola Cou...

The article recounts a series of violent crimes that occurred in small towns across America in 2025, shattering the tranquillity often associated with these communit...

This article is a reflective opinion piece by NPR's Scott Simon on the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who recently passed away at the age of 84. Simon recoun...

The article reports that nine U.S. states are set to reduce their individual income tax rates beginning January 1, 2026. This move is part of a trend that started du...