American politician; governor of Mississippi since 2020
A Louisiana judge declined to block telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, citing ongoing FDA reviews. The case highlights tensions between state bans and federal regulations, with legal challenges and political implications ongoing as anti-abortion groups push for restrictions.
Mississippi's state-controlled liquor distribution system has been experiencing significant delays since January, caused by warehouse system failures. Retailers report shortages and declining sales, with the backlog reaching over 172,000 cases. A new warehouse is under construction, but the current issues are disrupting business across the state.
The Supreme Court has issued a closely watched ruling on Louisiana's district map, delivering a 6-3 decision that preserves some protections under the Voting Rights Act while labeling the map an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling signals tensions over how race can be used in redistricting and may influence political maps ahead of upcoming elections.
A string of storms has damaged hundreds of homes across several central and western Mississippi counties, including a severe mobile home park in Lincoln County. Officials say there have been multiple injuries but no reported deaths as crews assess damage and restore power.
A kitten found alive after being trapped in debris by tornadoes in rural Mississippi is being cared for by a disaster-response group; no owners have been identified yet and adoption interest is high. The storms have damaged hundreds of homes and prompted state-wide emergency response.
The Supreme Court has upheld Mississippi’s policy to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. The ruling preserves state flexibility on ballot receipt timing and shields thousands of ballots, including those from military voters, from being discarded. Justices Barrett writes for the majority; Alito dissents.