Our View: Shutdown politics overshadowed by SNAP fight

Published 10:52 am Friday, October 31, 2025 Regardless of political beliefs, no one likes to be hungry. Yet for almost 400,000 Mississippians, being hungry is looking more and more likely. The Mississippi State Department of Health announced...

Two Sheriffs, Numerous Officers Indicted for Allegedly Helping Traffickers Run Drugs in Mississippi

Two sheriffs and numerous officers were arrested and indicted for allegedly helping traffickers run drugs in the Mississippi Delta, as well as in Memphis and, in at least two instances, in Miami. WAPT reported that U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner noted...

14 Officers Among 20 Charged in Mississippi-Tennessee Drug Bribery Scandal

By Blessing Nweke Fourteen current and former law enforcement officers are among 20 defendants charged in Mississippi and Tennessee for allegedly accepting bribes from drug traffickers in exchange for police protection — a scheme federal officials...

FBI Busts 14 Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers for Alleged Drug Trafficking

Fourteen local law enforcement officials in the Mississippi Delta have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Mississippi announced....

Feel-Good Friday: Americans Step in and Step Up to Give Neighbors Hope During Government Shutdown

In the midst of a government shutdown that is turning into one of the longest in recent history, the tragedy is that when government fails to do its job, it is the American people who suffer its effects. However, the silver lining is that these...

Monkey escape in Mississippi gives a glimpse into the secretive world of animal research

The recent escape of several research monkeys after the truck carrying them overturned on a Mississippi interstate is the latest glimpse into the secretive industry of animal research and the processes that allow key details of what happened to be...

Meet the Candidates: Mississippi House Special Elections on Nov. 4

Mississippi voters will elect candidates to serve in the Legislature in seven Mississippi Senate special elections and six Mississippi House special elections on Nov. 4. This guide is for the House elections, but you can read our candidate guide...

Meet the Candidates: Mississippi Senate Special Elections on Nov. 4

Mississippi voters will elect candidates to serve in the Legislature in seven Mississippi Senate special elections and six Mississippi House special elections on Nov. 4. This guide is for the seven Senate elections, but you can read our candidate...

Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Oct. 30, 2025

The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 30, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Oct. 30 drawing 04-09-12-28-35 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...

Government Shutdowns Are Acts of Economic Sabotage, Not Fiscal Responsibility.

Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) For millions of Americans, the federal government isn’t an abstraction. It’s a paycheck, a housing voucher, a student loan payment, a disaster relief check. When the government shuts down,...

History Minute: Charles Hillman Brough, Pt. 2

Charles Brough, a Mississippi native and former professor at the University of Arkansas, became the 25th governor of Arkansas in 1917 in a time of change. The early 20th century was a time promising tremendous changes in the way that Americans...

Mississippi Governor's Mansion safe from "White House"-style renovation

JACKSON - If you're concerned about White House-style demolition happening in at the Mississippi Governor's Mansion.... rest easy. Mississippi Today reports the Mississippi Governor's Mansion has more state protections under state law than The...

Mississippi lawmakers urge governor to act as SNAP benefits face shutdown risk

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is urging Gov. Tate Reeves to take immediate action as a possible federal shutdown threatens food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Mississippians.In a letter sent Oct. 28, Caucus Chairman Rep. Kabir...

Political Violence in America

The murder of Charlie Kirk was tragic and sad and another example of political violence in America. His assassination in front of his college audience was brutal and shocking. He was a dynamic young man who was able to create a large and...

Mississippi leaders highlight educational progress at Hobnob event

The annual Hobnob Mississippi event at the Mississippi Coliseum, hosted by the Mississippi Economic Council, focused on networking and learning about the state's economic accomplishments and workforce. Several government officials, including...

Mississippi governor reestablishes Presidential Fitness tests in schools

Governor Tate Reeves says he wants the state to do its part in building a "healthier America." MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has issued an executive order to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in the state's schools....

Government branches on same page: state needs emphasis on rehabilitation

The South Dakota Legislature and Executive branch agree something needs to change with the state’s approach to prisons and rehabilitation. With both the state’s Legislative and Executive branches working in tandem, immediate change during the...

Mississippi county among the Top 10 in the US for the most SNAP benefit recipients

Nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program won’t receive their benefits on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.SNAP benefits will not be distributed...

Government Priorities: DEI for Owls

On Wednesday, the United States Senate voted against legislation that would stop the killing of barred owls in order to save the northern spotted owl. This was the practice of the Joe Biden administration, and, for what it's worth, current...

Mississippi Governor orders fitness tests for students

JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an executive order requiring fitness tests for students in the state. Executive Order 1589 reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle, and high school students across...