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The Latest from the Mississippi Golden Triangle
Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of a massive approaching winter storm that is threatening to blanket much of the eastern half of the country in ice, snow or both.
Gov. Reeves Grants Clemency to Black Man Who Was Illegally Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted clemency to Marcus Taylor, a Black man whom a judge illegally sentenced to serve 15 years in prison for a Schedule III drug offense. The law only permitted a maximum five-year prison sentence.
Democrat Justin Crosby Flips Mississippi House Seat, Ousts Republican Incumbent
Democrat Justin Crosby defeated incumbent Republican House Rep. Jon Lancaster in the Nov. 4 special election for Mississippi House District 22.
Meet the Candidates: Mississippi House Special Elections on Nov. 4
Mississippi voters will choose two state representatives in special elections on Nov. 4, 2025. Use this guide to learn about the candidates, their backgrounds and policy views.
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