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Updated: Jackson city bus drivers vote to go on strike but don’t say when it will begin

The union representing drivers and other employees of Jackson’s bus system have voted to go on strike. But they are not immediately saying when the strike will begin.

Do-over election for Hinds County District 2 supervisor: David Archie vs. Tony Smith. Will it move forward or stall?

A judge has ordered a special election between Hinds County Supervisor Anthony “Tony” Smith and former Supervisor David Archie. But, the election could be delayed as Smith says he plans to appeal the order.

Crooked Letter Sports: Don’t let the Rebs get hot

Ole Miss heads back to Omaha for the College Baseball World Series, the Knicks take a two-game lead in the NBA Finals and Rick and Tyler reflect on their epic trip out west.

Advocate raised in Mississippi is sick and tired because of One Big Beautiful Bill, but is not done yet

Public Citizen advocate: The One Big Beautiful Bill will make it more difficult for vulnerable Mississippians to receive federal assistance.

Rebels? Underdogs? There’s no such thing in college baseball

Ole Miss won the College World Series in 2022. Now, the Rebels are back in Omaha to pursue another national title.

Federal judge removes attorneys from Mississippi case for irresponsible AI use

A federal judge in Mississippi dismissed four attorneys from a case for “blindly” using artificial intelligence in their legal filings, resulting in fabricated quotes or sources.

A new workforce partnership, Amazon’s data centers: Mississippi Marketplace

Key questions are whether the state is focusing on training and certifications that meet the needs of businesses and how to help students identify pathways that they want to pursue and are motivated to be successful in. 

State Supreme Court rules AG Lynn Fitch, not Auditor Shad White, has power to sue over misspent welfare money

White, in a statement, said now that the Supreme Court has ruled Fitch has the sole authority to file lawsuits to recover misspent taxpayer money, he can only assume she will “now change course and begin to aggressively fight in court for the recovery of all the welfare money.” 

What to know about the evolution of execution methods in the US

States have various execution methods, including lethal injection, electrocution, lethal gas and firing squad. Lethal injection is the primary method in most states, but it has faced issues including drug shortages and botched executions.

‘No-brainer’: Hinds County temporarily boosts underpaid public defenders’ salaries

A roughly $261,000 boost to the Hinds County Public Defender’s Office will narrow the pay gap between the county’s prosecutors and public defenders for the next six months.