Mississippi governor: Hyde-Smith was right choice for Senate
Mississippi’s Republican governor said he’s satisfied he chose the right person to temporarily fill a U.S. Senate seat, even while acknowledging that some of his own supporters passionately disagree with his decision.
Hood, Reeves preview possible Mississippi governor’s race
Two likely candidates for Mississippi governor in 2019 exchanged verbal jabs Wednesday at one of the state’s biggest annual gatherings.
Slimantics: Reeves, Hood show their hand at Neshoba County Fair
The men who are expected to face off next year in the Mississippi Governor’s race shared a stage for the first time Wednesday.
Analysis: Stump speaking not as zippy in political off-year
The Neshoba County Fair can be one of the best places to see old-fashioned political stump speaking in Mississippi. But with no statewide or federal elections in 2017, this was a lackluster year for speeches.
Slimantics: Opposite ends of the pool
As best I can estimate, I was about 10 years old when the biggest thing ever to come to East Tupelo arrived — a public swimming pool.
Political rivals Tate Reeves, Jim Hood stake ground at fair
Two would-be governors squared off at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday, presenting sharply different visions for what the Mississippi legislature should be doing.
Bryant and Gunn defend religious objections law
Top Mississippi leaders redoubled their defense Thursday of the state’s attempt to protect religious objections to same-sex couples, transgender people or anyone engaging in sex outside marriage.
Candidates start politicking at Neshoba County Fair
Most candidates at the Neshoba County Fair went out of their way Wednesday to promote their conservative credentials to an audience that was mostly white and, judging by the applause, mostly in support of gun rights and opposed to abortion, same-sex marriage and Common Core academic standards.
Bryant: Focus to be on public safety in 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — After focusing on education and job creation during his first two years in office, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he will concentrate