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World News  |  Samy Magdy, Associated Press ,  Julia Frankel, Associated Press ,  Mike Corder, Associated Press  • 
April 13, 2026

Trump says U.S. military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at U.S.-allied countries.
News  |  Frank Corder  • 
April 13, 2026

Mississippi addresses biological sex, immigration status on driver’s licenses

“It’s all common sense,” State Senator Angela Hill said.

News  |  Josh Boak, Associated Press  • 
April 13, 2026

The U.S. is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

The new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers lays out a blueprint for how more construction could help the middle class and the economy, setting up an argument Trump could make to voters.

Opinion

Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
April 3, 2026

Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion

COVID money masked the true cost of Mississippi’s Medicaid program. Now reserves are depleted and the budget is exploding. Mississippi dodged a bullet when Medicaid expansion efforts failed.
Opinion  |  Ashby Foote  • 
April 2, 2026

The Strait Jacket of Hormuz

This war features the latest in 21st century arms and munitions and an Old Testament adversary. That is a dangerous mix.
Opinion  |  Patrick Sullivan  • 
April 1, 2026

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

Patrick Sullivan says Mississippi looks well positioned to maintain or increase its competitive advantage as a low-cost energy state, largely due to growth from data centers.
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
April 1, 2026

On this April 1st, more government please

Top-down socialism hasn’t failed. It just needs to be applied with more adequate vigor.

Business

Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

“We are excited to invest further in our Hazlehurst operations, strengthen our capabilities with new technology and create additional jobs for the community we call home,” said CEO Chris Carter.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 20, 2026

International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County

The company said the new Mississippi plant is being designed to enhance its service capabilities across the Mid-South region. 
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 17, 2026

Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate

Gipson said the California law could impact agricultural and food industry entities headquartered in Mississippi, “mainly our big poultry and egg companies.”

News  |  Jeremy Pittari  • 
April 9, 2026

Governor Reeves cuts three line items out of opioid settlement funding

The governor chose to line item veto three expenditures in question “due to a lack of vetting by the Advisory Council established by the Legislature in the 2025 session.”
News  |  Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press  • 
April 9, 2026

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

Thursday’s report is largely a warm-up for the more important inflation data to be released Friday, when the government will publish the higher-profile consumer price index for March.