Politics

Women make up only 16 percent of the Mississippi legislature but say their perspective is one that's needed.

She is among three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for his seat.

Equal pay is a national topic but the situation is worse for women in Mississippi.

The investigation is yet another liability for the embattled attorney general, who is facing a years-old criminal case, a separate, newer FBI investigation, and a Republican primary opponent who is seeking to make electoral hay of the various controversies.

Newscenter 11 talked with the newly projected leader of Meridian to discuss his plans for the future.

Clark Adams defeated Homer Hall to win a second term.

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office said it fielded about 430 calls to its Elections Hotline during Tuesday’s municipal elections.

Danks served as mayor from 1977 to 1989.

Democrat Jimmie Smith brought in more than 60 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election.

Supporters described it as the biggest investment in scientific research that the country has seen in decades.

Elections were held in Pearl River, Conehatta, Standing Pine, Tucker, Crystal Ridge and Bogue Chitto communities.

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office reports calls to its Election Hotline have been steady Tuesday, with most calls relating to poll observer conduct and campaigning.

Michael Watson said over 20 representatives of his office are travelling to over 60 cities around the state Tuesday.

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a Mississippi store’s challenge to the FDA’s regulatory control over vaping products.

Britt previously served as Shelby’s chief of staff and she is the former president of the Business Council of Alabama.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he wants legislators to put a medical marijuana program into state law after the state Supreme Court recently overturned one that voters approved.

Voting precincts for municipal elections often differ from voting precincts for county elections, so voters should double-check their polling place on their voter cards or with their local municipal clerk’s office.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson was elected to serve as President of the Southern U.S. Trade Association.

Reeves says it makes sense for the United States Supreme Court to review ‘Roe versus Wade,’ the 1973 decision that legalized abortion.

Meridian Mayor Percy Bland is asking supporters to vote for Jimmie Smith June 8.

We conclude our highlight of the three Meridian mayoral candidates with Jimmie Smith.

Some members of the Mississippi Legislature are not waiting for a potential special session call from the governor to start looking at how to revive a medical marijuana program.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced plans for his reelection campaign Thursday.

Republican candidate for mayor of Meridian Robert Ray said he has big ideas and plans if he’s elected.

Alabama Democrats say the state needs a governor who will raise the minimum wage to $15, legalize marijuana and stop spending billions of dollars on new prisons.

With less than a week to go in the race to become Meridian’s next mayor, we are talking with the three candidates.

Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8.

A group behind the early voting initiative is among those seeking to intervene.

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced she will seek a second full term in office as governor.

Independent Weston Lindemann, Republican Robert Ray and Democrat Jimmie Smith answer questions in WTOK's 2021 Meridian Mayoral Forum.