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Mired in controversy over abuse allegations, former SBC president Johnny Hunt sues convention and third-party firm for defamation.

Meet Kayleigh Clark. She's about to become a household name after she auditions on "American Idol."

A former director of a Mississippi nonprofit organization pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to stealing government welfare funds.

A new poll from Mason-Dixon Polling and Magnolia Tribune gives Republic Gov. Tate Reeves a lead over Democrat Brandon Presley. See the details.

The body of a Louisiana barge worker who went missing last month has been pulled from the Mississippi River near Natchez, Miss., authorities said.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. This move puts the state in line with the rest of the country.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said that he has vetoed two bills dealing with insurance because he thinks they would increase the cost of health care.

Mississippi bankers say they are different from banks that failed in New York and California. Here's what they said.

Griffith Street, which runs from Mill Street near the Canadian National railroad yard eastward to North West Street to be renamed James H. Meredith Dr.

Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Tuesday restricting electric car manufacturers from selling vehicles in person unless they open franchised dealerships.