Politicos react to State of the Union
Republicans, Democrats divided on President Trump’s speech.
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Mississippi honors nation’s first Pardon Czar
Mississippi lawmakers praised Johnson for transforming her personal story into national leadership and for continuing to elevate criminal justice reform.
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Blackwell ranks among state’s most effective legislators
Blackwell’s high ranking is bolstered by his leadership roles, including his tenure as Chairman of the Senate Medicaid Committee.
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DeSoto County lawmakers join bipartisan condemnation of Beth Israel arson
“Mississippi’s future will not be tainted by intolerance, not on our watch.”
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Supervisors outline needs to legislative delegation
The 2026 Mississippi legislative session is scheduled to convene at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, though lawmakers are currently preparing for the 2025 session.
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Peaceful “No Kings Day” rally in Hernando calls for unity, democracy, change
Saturday’s rally was part of a nationwide effort by the Indivisible movement to rally activists against President Donald Trump and his policies.
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Blackwell launches first ad in Senate District 19 special election
Absentee voting is underway at the DeSoto County Courthouse for seniors, military members, and others eligible to vote early.
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Conservatives view recent results as a call to action
Blackwell called on voters to stay engaged and stand strong heading into the general election.
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Monday deadline for special election qualifying
The candidates who advance past the primary will be on the Nov. 4 general election ballot.
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Democrats file for state Senate races
June 9 is the deadline for candidates to qualify for special primary election to be held on Aug. 5.
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