There are 6 article(s) tagged State of Mississippi:

• March 2026

  • Mississippi Senate advance of phased teacher pay raise gets mixed reviews

    The Mississippi Legislature has approved a salary increase for teachers, but some DeSoto County educators say the incremental raises won’t have much of an impact.

    By Brandon LaGrone II March 16, 2026

• August 2025

  • Bailey: How the heck do I even figure out a mill on Mississippi taxes?

    Governments in DeSoto County are starting their annual budget process, but first, property owners have to figure out what the heck is a mill.

    By Clay Bailey August 22, 2025

  • Special election primary winners chosen across North Mississippi districts

    A special election after a redrawing of districts has set the ballot for the November general election in North Mississippi.

    By Brandon LaGrone II August 06, 2025

• March 2025

  • DeSoto County officials oppose redistricting map

    If adopted, the map, drawn to avoid dilution of Black voter strength, would pit two existing senators against each other.

    By Toni Lepeska March 18, 2025

• February 2025

  • Mississippi lawmakers to unveil new legislation following controversial bounty hunter bill

    DeSoto County officials have adjusted the wording of legislation in hopes of Mississippi law enforcement assisting with detaining illegal immigrants.

    By Brandon LaGrone II February 25, 2025

• November 2022

  • Looking for long lost funds? It could be in unclaimed property

    While unlikely to be enough to cause a change in lifestyle, the list of unclaimed property could mean a financial boost for those willing to look.

    By Toni Lepeska November 27, 2022