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Mississippi Legislature Opens 2026 Regular Session at State Capitol

Mississippi Legislature Opens 2026 Regular Session at State Capitol

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Capital/River

  The Mississippi State Legislature began its 2026 regular session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Lawmakers convened at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson at noon to start session, which is scheduled to run for 90 days through early April. On Tuesday,...
Democrat state representative seeks to strip Tasers from Mississippi police officers

Democrat state representative seeks to strip Tasers from Mississippi police officers

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Coastal, Uncategorized

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     State Rep. Omeria Scott, a 32-year Democratic lawmaker representing Clarke, Jasper and Jones counties, has filed a longshot bill to prohibit Mississippi police officers from using Tasers or stun guns. In response,...
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Sports

By: John Marshall, Associated Press       Miami’s return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn’t belong. Through it all, they...
MS Blood Services Offers Donation Incentives During Special Sunday Hours

MS Blood Services Offers Donation Incentives During Special Sunday Hours

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Capital/River

  Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) invites donors to “Donate Sunday. Score Big.” during National Blood Donor Month by giving the gift of life during their special hours on Sunday, January 11, from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Flowood Donation Center. Whole blood donors...
xAI Chooses Southaven for Massive AI Data Center, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

xAI Chooses Southaven for Massive AI Data Center, Creating Hundreds of Jobs

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 8, 2026 | Delta

xAI, the American artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, is bringing a transformative data center project to Southaven, marking the largest economic development investment in Mississippi’s history. The project represents a corporate investment exceeding...
Senior Navy, Marine Corps leaders visit Ingalls in Pascagoula

Senior Navy, Marine Corps leaders visit Ingalls in Pascagoula

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 8, 2026 | Coastal

By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith on Wednesday to the HII Pascagoula facility. The senior...
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