Black caucus: White rep should resign over lynch comment
Black lawmakers in Mississippi are demanding the resignation of a white colleague who said Louisiana leaders should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments.
Mississippi lawmaker apologizes for calling for lynching
A Mississippi lawmaker has apologized for saying Louisiana leaders should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments, only after his comment sparked broad condemnation in both states.
Local reps respond to colleague’s lynching post
Local legislators on both sides of the aisle are criticizing a colleague’s recent Facebook post about the removal of Confederate statues in New Orleans.
Mississippi legislators love to try to micromanage
Every year, Mississippi legislators deal with bills that could fall under the heading: Things You Shouldn’t Have to Tell a Sensible Adult.
Ala. board denies parole at urging of Miss. lawmaker
Alabama’s parole board refused an early release Tuesday for a former Brighton police officer convicted in the shooting death of the son of a Mississippi legislator in 2009.
Former legislator, Justice Court judge McCrary dies
A former Mississippi legislator and Lowndes County Justice Court judge passed away Thursday at the age of 91.