Mississippi bill mandates all local school boards be elected
A significant addition to the bill is the codification of a formal recall procedure for school board members.
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Reeves provides updates on Mississippi winter storm recovery efforts
Massive logistical efforts are underway to support the 41 counties that have requested emergency aid.
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Wicker: Celebrates Sanctity of Life Month
In this Congress, I am again sponsoring the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.
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Harris: Avoiding red flags and common tax mistakes
The last thing you want is to be audited or have your refund delayed because of an avoidable error.
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AG Fitch launches free app for Mississippians
The AGO in Action app is available now as a free download on Apple and Android devices.
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Mississippi lawmakers advance health, insurance bills as fourth week of 2026 session ends
Among the major proposals moving forward is House Bill 565, known as Jill’s Law.
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Interstates reopen following winter weather closures
Drivers who must take to the roads are urged to reduce speeds significantly and exercise extreme caution.
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Mississippi State Auditor’s Office receives “exceptionally clean” review from legislative audit
The review was conducted by EisenRamper LLP, a private CPA firm based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Mississippi winter storm death toll rises to 14 as state expands emergency response
Four additional deaths — in Lafayette, Panola, and Tippah counties — have increased the statewide total to 14.
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North Mississippi interstates shuttered as winter storm death toll rises to 10
Residents are encouraged to document and report any suspicious spikes in prices for essential services or goods.
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