Politics

Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree has won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi governor.

Registered Mississippians have the opportunity to vote in today's runoffs, but voting officials will be keeping out a close eye for fraud.

While the Democratic gubernatorial runoff election between Delta businessman Bill Luckett and Hattisburg mayor Johnny DuPree won’t take place until Tuesday, the race already holds historic significance.

Waveland Aldermen voted to keep the city's police department, but cut about half the officers, as well as four firemen, to address a budget crisis. The city also hired a new police chief, Kenny Hurt, who was previously with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department. 

With just days before the runoff election in the Democratic Primary for Governor, both candidates are stepping up their efforts. Today we talk to Johnny DuPree.

Governor Haley Barbour says the downgrade shouldn't cost Mississippi.

A $10,000 dollar grant is helping The Mississippi Innocence Project at the University of Mississippi educate the public about wrongful convictions. 

The downgrading of America’s credit rating may have less impact on Mississippi's housing market than employment across the state.

Three employees of Morgan Keegan are facing a hearing to determine if they misled Mississippi investors.

Postal Employees worry about future cuts.

The state Supreme Court is getting set to decide whether to allow voters decide on restricting eminent domain laws in Mississippi.

The runoff election for the democratic primary for governor is less than three weeks away. Both candidates are making their final push.

The Democratic Governor’s race is all tied up…

Phil Bryant had a convincing win in the Republican primary for Governor. He's hoping to carry that momentum into the general election.

Representative Steven Palazzo explains his vote on raising the debt ceiling.