Governor announces launch of 'Mississippi's Power Play'

Gov. Tate Reeves is announcing a new initiative with the goal of making Mississippi a leader in American energy. Earlier in the day, the governor held a summit in Jackson with energy industry leaders and government partners from around Mississippi and the …

Mississippi sets June execution date for state's longest-serving death row inmate

Mississippi sets June execution date for state's longest-serving death row inmate Richard Jordan, 78, to face execution for 1976 Harrison County murder Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 3:33 PM CDT May 1, 2025 The Mississippi Supreme Court …

Execution date set for man on Mississippi death row 

Richard Jordan, Mississippi's oldest death row inmate, has been given a June 25 execution date. Jordan was sentenced to death for the 1976 kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter. His attorneys are seeking a U.S. Supreme Court review, arguing he was …

Mississippi's governor has vetoed 8 bills this year. See which ones

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves vetoed eight bills passed by the Legislature during the 2025 regular session. Reeves cited constitutional concerns, ongoing litigation, and the lack of a state budget as reasons for the vetoes. The Legislature can attempt …

Disability Rights Mississippi not taking new cases amid funding crisis

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Disability Rights Mississippi announced that it would have to stop taking new cases as of May 1 due to a federal funding crisis. The agency, which is a private, nonprofit corporation, provides free legal and advocacy services to …

Mississippi congressional delegation urges Trump to provide disaster relief after tornadoes

Mississippi’s congressional delegation hopes President Donald Trump’s administration will approve a disaster declaration for the state after deadly tornadoes ripped through the South, but the request has been pending for a month.  Gov. Tate Reeves …

Mississippi port launches continuous autonomous subsea surveillance with Ocean Aero’s Triton

As of 1 May, the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi, U.S., initiates continuous autonomous subsea surveillance - a notable development in the monitoring of port security and marine infrastructure. The effort centres on Ocean Aero’s Triton Autonomous …

Wendell Curtis McMillan of Mendenhall, Mississippi

Wendell Curtis McMillan passed away at his residence on April 29, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1940, to Samuel Raymond McMillan and Wilma Shivers Axsom in Mendenhall, MS. Curtis was a lifelong resident of Mendenhall. Growing up, he was an active …

Disability Rights Mississippi to stop accepting cases due to federal funding delay

JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Disability Rights Mississippi announced Thursday that it would stop taking new cases, effective immediately, after promised federal funding for 2025 never showed. DRMS is a federally mandated protection and advocacy agency that …

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