Gov. Tate Reeves cost taxpayers at least $31,000 in questionable state airplane trips
Gov. Tate Reeves, in his first term as governor, has liberally used the plane for trips that appear inherently political, according to a Mississippi Today review of flight records.

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On this day in 1955, Moses Wright took the witness stand and identified the men who killed his great-nephew, Emmett Till.
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Mississippi politicians have long history of opposing efforts to provide health care for their citizens
In Mississippi politics, the more things change the more they stay the same. Now, it’s debate over health care for poor, working residents.
Tate Reeves campaign says they’re working to schedule debate with Brandon Presley
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ campaign says they are working on plans to debate Democratic challenger Brandon Presley.
Why the CDC has recommended new COVID boosters for all
Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the latest COVID-19 booster, a federal expert panel recommended Tuesday.
Mississippi’s infant mortality rate reaches five-year high
A total of 330 Mississippi babies died before their first birthday in 2021.
Federal court clears Mississippi chief justice to appoint temporary judges in Hinds County
As early as this week, Mississippi Chief Justice Mike Randolph could appoint four temporary judges to the Hinds County Circuit under House Bill 1020.
National Democrats promote five legislative races in Mississippi
A national Democratic Party-affiliated group says it will boost five Democratic candidates running for legislative seats this fall.
Ole Miss’ Caden Davis reminds us why the sport is still called FOOTball
Column: We are only two games into a marathon season, but already we have received a prime example of why the game is called FOOTball.
Are Republicans about to leave Gov. Tate Reeves behind on Medicaid expansion?
A powerful Mississippi Republican Party leader appears to have had enough of Gov. Tate Reeves’ resistance to Medicaid expansion. Is the governor about to get left behind by his own party?
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