Mississippi

A federal court heard arguments on Tuesday over a lawsuit that seeks to change the Mississippi state flag. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Lawsuit seeks to ban Mississippi town from displaying state flag

Tristan Justice · April 5, 2018 2:21 pm

Is Democrat Mike Espy Leading in the Mississippi Senate Race?

David Byler · April 4, 2018 3:45 pm

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., finally received President Trump's endorsement. The appointee is running in a special election to choose a permanent successor to Republican Thad Cochran, who resigned earlier this year.

Cindy Hyde-Smith makes bid for Trump endorsement

David M. Drucker · April 4, 2018 4:01 am

Workers work on a building under construction in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. California's unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.7 percent in July, the first rise in unemployment since the spring of 2011. Construction lost 7,000 jobs with mining, logging and government employment also dropping in July.

Four states hit record low unemployment in February

Joseph Lawler · March 23, 2018 3:04 pm

Gov. Phil Bryant gives a speech the Capitol in Jackson, Miss.

Mississippi governor expected to appoint Cindy Hyde-Smith to succeed Thad Cochran

David M. Drucker · March 21, 2018 4:47 pm

Clinic escort Derenda Hancock, left, stands near anti-abortion sidewalk counselors as they stand outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization's clinic, the only facility in the state that performs abortions, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Jackson, Miss.

Judge blocks Mississippi abortion ban

Robert King · March 20, 2018 6:31 pm

Kami Bullock, left, and Barbara Beavers, both anti-abortion supporters, stand with their signs outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic in Jackson, Miss., and attempt to elicit support from passing drivers, Thursday, March 8, 2018. The facility is currently Mississippi's only abortion clinic. Abortion law experts say House Bill 1510, which passed the Mississippi House on Thursday and the Senate on Tuesday, and would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, could be the nation's most restrictive if signed into law.

Mississippi bans abortion after 15 weeks

Kimberly Leonard · March 19, 2018 9:25 pm

Mississippi Is Now in Play for Democrats

David Byler · March 15, 2018 10:10 am

Chris McDaniel's insurgent senate campaign in Mississippi raised little money in the second quarter, jeopardizing his special election campaign. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Chris McDaniel drops primary challenge to Roger Wicker, switches Senate races

David M. Drucker · March 14, 2018 9:59 pm

State Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Mississippi, announced his candidacy to the Senate on Feb. 28, challenging current Republican Sen. Roger Wicker. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Club for Growth holding off on Chris McDaniel endorsement

Al Weaver · March 9, 2018 10:39 pm

Both houses of Mississippi's state legislature have passed a bill that would ban abortion after 15 weeks. Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, is expected to sign the legislation. (Ken Lund via Wikimedia Commons)

Mississippi House passes bill banning abortion after 15 weeks, sending measure to governor’s desk

Melissa Quinn · March 8, 2018 7:47 pm

Some in the Republican Party see State Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ellisville, as a candidate in the mold of Roy Moore, Todd Akin, and Richard Mourdock. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Republicans fear Roy Moore, Todd Akin repeat in Chris McDaniel

Al Weaver · March 8, 2018 5:01 am