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“Pray for Donald Trump” Say Gov. Reeves, Speaker Jason White

Saturday, July 13 by Chris Davis

JACKSON, Miss..-Gov. Tate Reeves was one of the first Mississippi politicians to react to what may have been an attempt to assassinate former Pres. Donald Trump at a rally Saturday afternoon in Butler, Penn."Pray... Read More.

Photo Gallery: Leake County Investigator, Jerry Horn presented with Purple Heart by Governor Tate Reeves

Friday, October 27 by Ashlee Davis

Leake County Sheriff's Office Investigator, Jerry Horn was honored today, October 27, 2023 with a purple heart presented by Governor Tate Reeves. Investigator Horn was injured in the line of duty on April... Read More.

Governor signs Bill to Create Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program

Thursday, April 27 by Staff Report

On April 24, Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2359 that creates the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant program. This program will provide funds for downtown revitalization projects in Mississippi's designated Main Street communities. Each... Read More.

Brandon Presley joins race for Mississippi governor

Thursday, January 12 by Staff Report

Democrat Brandon Presley says he is running for Mississippi governor this year because he believes state government and the current Republican governor are disconnected from the needs of working people.Presley is his fourth term... Read More.

Governor Bans TikTok on State Devices

Wednesday, January 11 by Randy Bell

No more TikTok on state-issued cellphones. Or laptops. Governor Reeves has told agency and department heads he’s banning the video-sharing mobile app on those devices and ordering access to TikTok blocked on the state’s... Read More.

Former Governor Injured in Yazoo Wreck

Thursday, October 27 by Randy Bell

Photo credit: Rogelio V. Solis - The Associated Press Haley Barbour is in a Jackson hospital recovering from injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Yazoo County. The Highway Patrol says the former governor was... Read More.

Governor Reopens Qualifying For Circuit Judge

Friday, May 20 by Randy Bell

Governor Reeves announced Friday that candidate qualifying is being reopened for Circuit Judge, District 5, Place 2 following the death of Judge George Mitchell in April. Mitchell was the only candidate who had qualified... Read More.

Governor signs state’s largest income tax cut

Wednesday, April 6 by Breck Riley

Mississippi residents will pay lower income taxes, beginning in 2023.Republican Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a bill that will reduce the state income tax over four years.It is the largest income tax cut... Read More.

Governor Signs Bill Allowing Kosy Vote On Restaurant Tax

Monday, April 4 by Randy Bell

Governor Reeves has signed legislation allowing Kosciusko voters to decide whether to add a two per cent restaurant tax to pay for tourism promotion and parks and recreation. Reeves signed House Bill 1743 Friday. ... Read More.

Income Tax Cut Headed For Governor

Sunday, March 27 by Randy Bell

The Mississippi Legislature has sent Governor Reeves the largest tax cut in state history. The bill would trim the state income tax to a single four per cent bracket over a four-year period. Mississippi... Read More.

Governor Gets Teacher Pay Bill

Wednesday, March 23 by Randy Bell

A teacher pay raise bill has been sent to the governor after getting final legislative approval in the House Tuesday.The bill provides a $2,000 raise for assistant teachers and higher salaries for certified teachers... Read More.

Governor Signs CRT Ban

Monday, March 14 by Randy Bell

Governor Reeves on Monday signed legislation to prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Mississippi's public schools, community colleges and universities. Senate Bill 2113 says students should not be taught that "any sex,... Read More.