Hours after the proposal was explained by Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted 85-34 on a bill to fully eliminate the state income tax over a 10-year period. Over the phase-out period, Speaker Gunn … Continued
Mississippi’s Northern District U.S. Attorney has resigned after nearly 30 years of service to the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. Attorney William Chad Lamar submitted his resignation, which will take effect on February 27, at the … Continued
A Tennessee Congressman wants the Biden Administration to stop a proposed pipeline that would run through Mississippi. Image courtesy of the Office of Congressman Steve Cohen Congressman Steve Cohen wrote a letter to President Biden urging that he direct the … Continued
It’s come into focus as a priority of the state’s top elected officials, and with the introduction of the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act by Speaker Philip Gunn, the first steps have been taken toward the elimination of the income tax … Continued
New COVID-19 case numbers in Mississippi continue to move in the right direction. The latest report of 348 new cases—the fifth straight day under 500—brings the state’s total up to 291,222. With the confirmation of *24 additional deaths, 6,577 Mississippians … Continued
On Monday, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn introduced a bill that would phase out the state income tax. According to the Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP), everybody on a payroll in Mississippi pays $1 in state income tax … Continued
Emerald Mound Site – Image courtesy of Visit Mississippi Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, sunny with highs in the lower to mid 60’s. Clear tonight with lows in the upper 30’s. In central Mississippi, sunny … Continued
Mississippi State was missing some key pieces over the opening weekend, but the Bulldogs battled through to take two wins in three games. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss what they learned about the Diamond Dawgs over the past few … Continued
As vaccination sites reopen following last week’s interruptions, the Mississippi State Department of Health is asking for your patience. In a news release this afternoon, the MSDH advised Mississippians to “please be patient in the coming days” if there is … Continued
As we deal with the lingering effects of last week’s winter weather event that brought record-low temperatures, power outages & icy conditions, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has updated its preliminary damage report. “We are currently working with counties conducting … Continued