Politics

Mississippi officials use the Neshoba County Fair as an opportunity to blast federal legislation on health care and the environment. MPB's Lawayne Childrey.

This afternoon in Aberdeen, Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter will become the latest person to admit guilt in the Scruggs bribery scandal. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.

Balancing the state budget and the accountability of stimulus funds are hot topics for this year’s Neshoba County Fair Political Speeches. MPB's Lawayne Childrey reports

Governor Haley Barbour is expected to speak at the Neshoba County Fair today. Two names being tossed around as possible candidates when the governor steps down in 2011, are stirring speculation of a run at this year’s fair. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more.

Everyone agrees that the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 will have a big impact on farmers. But whether the pending legislation will help or hurt is up for debate. MPB’s Cari Gervin reports.