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November 8, 2023

Top takeaways from Election Day 2023 and what they say about the 2024 showdowns

The top takeaways from Election Day 2023 and what they tell us ahead of the 2024 presidential and congressional contests following Tuesdays election results.

November 8, 2023

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves secures second term after Democrat opponent concedes

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, secured his second term at the helm of the Magnolia State, defeating Democrat challenger Brandon Presley.

November 7, 2023

Tate Reeves warns of Dem opponent’s out-of-state influence as voting in Mississippi wraps up

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, called on voters to hit the polls while warning against a Democrat governorship in the southern state.

November 7, 2023

Republicans aim for trifecta of victories in crucial governor races ahead of 2024 elections

Republicans are hoping to win two more gubernatorial races after flipping Louisiana's seat red in October, which would build momentum for the party heading into the 2024 elections.

November 5, 2023

Why the governor’s race in Mississippi is turning heads this year

Voters and political experts share their thoughts on the gubernatorial election in Mississippi, where Republican incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves faces Democratic candidate Brandon Presley.

November 3, 2023

Hinds County, Mississippi poll worker training disrupted by September cyber breach

Hinds County, Mississippi, home to the state's capital, Jackson, was forced to rush requisite poll worker training after a September breach of county computer systems.

October 31, 2023

Mississippi AG's office rules 3 police shootings were justified

Three separate police shootings that took place last year were justified, the Mississippi Attorney General's Office announced on Tuesday.

October 31, 2023

Former MI employee files whistleblower lawsuit seeking $382 million after funds misused

An ex-employee has filed a lawsuit against their former Mississippi employer, asking the company to repay $382 million in federal funds that were improperly used.

October 30, 2023

Democratic Elvis relative hopes turnout is enough to unseat Mississippi Gov. Reeves

Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves leads Democratic opponent Brandon Presley heading into next week's election, though the Presley team is hoping for an upset.

October 25, 2023

Neal Biggers, Reagan-appointed judge in key school prayer, HBCU cases, dead at 88

U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers, whose nearly four-decade tenure on the bench set key precedent at both the state and federal level, died at home on Oct. 15. He was 88.