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Harrison: Gov. Reeves says ice storm in Mississippi not as bad as ICE protests in Minnesota

By BOBBY HARRISON - MISSISSIPPI TODAY BOBBY HARRISON - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/03/26-4:18PM, 334 Reads 6,024 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Bobby Harrison:
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The privilege of giving to the poor

By JOHNATHAN KETTLER JOHNATHAN KETTLER
Thu,02/19/26-11:04AM, 333 Reads 5,595 Statewide
When I was a student teacher, I had a conversation with a science teacher I worked with about natural selection. I asked if she thought this process of survival of the fittest was a good thing.
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Governor Reeves Provides Update On Severe Winter Weather

By SHELBY WILCHER SHELBY WILCHER
Mon,02/02/26-8:57AM, 330 Reads
The state of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, two more deaths have been reported in Panola County, bringing the total to 23 statewide.
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House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,02/10/26-7:28AM, 329 Reads 13,792 Statewide
One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act.”
Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week.
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Senate looks to create new state Department of Cybersecurity, Chief Information Officer

By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,02/10/26-8:52AM, 329 Reads 11,942 Statewide
The governor would be tasked with appointing both the CIO and the executive director of the new agency.
The Senate Government Structure Committee advanced two bills last week aimed at increasing the state’s cybersecurity against hackers.
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From Carnegie Hall appearance to European tour, Everett shares Gospel through music

By BRUCE COLEMAN BRUCE COLEMAN
Thu,01/29/26-7:00PM, 328 Reads
Taking the stage at world-famous Carnegie Hall as a guest conductor for the “This is Christmas!” concert on Dec. 1 in New York City was one of the most thrilling moments of Beth Everett’s professional career.
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It’s early, yes, but Mississippi’s college baseball teams have started fast

By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:12PM, 328 Reads 29,036 Statewide
Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:
Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
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UMMC neuroscience ICU receives national Beacon Award for nursing excellence

By RACHEL VANDERFORD RACHEL VANDERFORD
Wed,01/28/26-5:30AM, 327 Reads
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End of ‘silly season’ approaches with bill passage deadlines: Legislative recap

By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/03/26-3:40PM, 327 Reads 5,127 Statewide
Mississippi lawmakers face the first major killing deadline of the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the deadline for House and Senate committees to pass measures originating in their own chamber.
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Mississippi lawmakers push nuclear power expansion legislation

By KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY KATHERINE LIN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/03/26-4:14PM, 326 Reads 5,619 Statewide
There’s a nationwide push for more nuclear power, driven by an AI data center boom, but plants require huge investments and raise safety and environmental concerns.
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